Step 1: Set up your Azure Account
Step 2: Create a Virtual Machine
Step 3: Connect to your Virtual Machine
Step 1: Set Up Your Azure Account
Sign Up or Log In:
If you don’t have an Azure account, sign up at Azure Free Account.
If you already have an account, log in at Azure Portal.
Azure Subscription:
Ensure you have an active subscription. If you’re new to Azure, you might start with a free trial which includes credits for initial usage.
Step 2: Create a Virtual Machine
Navigate to Azure Portal:
Once logged in, go to the Azure Portal dashboard.
Create a Resource:
Click on “Create a resource” in the left-hand menu.
Select Virtual Machine:
In the “New” section, search for “Virtual Machine” and select it.
Configure Basics:
Subscription: Select your Azure subscription.
Resource Group: Create a new resource group or select an existing one.
Virtual Machine Name: Enter a name for your VM.
Region: Choose the region from the dropdown where you want your VM to be hosted.
Choose the availability option and availability zone.
Image: Select the operating system or application for the virtual machine from the list of available operating systems.
Size: Choose the appropriate VM size based on your requirements (CPU, RAM, etc.).
Authentication Type: Choose “Password” and create a username and password for logging in to the VM.
Disk Options:
Configure the OS disk and any additional data disks if needed. Default settings usually suffice for general purposes.
Networking:
Configure networking settings. The default options are usually fine for a basic setup.
Ensure “Public IP” is enabled to allow remote access to your VM.
Management:
Configure monitoring, identity, and backup options. Default settings are typically sufficient for a basic VM.
Review and Create:
Review your configuration settings.
Click “Create” to deploy the VM.
Step 3: Connect to Your Windows 11 VM
Go to Virtual Machines:
Once the deployment is complete, navigate to “Virtual Machines” in the left-hand menu of the Azure portal.
Select Your VM:
Find and select the Windows 11 VM you created from the list.
Connect:
In the VM’s overview page, click on the “Connect” button at the top.
Choose “RDP” (Remote Desktop Protocol) as the connection method.
Download RDP File:
Click “Download RDP File” and open it with your Remote Desktop client.
Log In:
Enter the username and password you created during the VM setup process.
You should now be connected to your Windows 11 VM.
