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Create an Azure Resource

In this lesson, you will learn how to sign into your free Azure account, create a free Virtual Machine (VM), and then delete the VM when it is no longer needed. This step-by-step guide will help you get hands-on experience with Azure services.

Signing Into Your Free Azure Account

First, you'll need to sign into your Azure account to access the Azure Portal and its resources.

  1. Visit the Azure Portal
  2. Sign In
    • Click on the "Sign In" button.
    • Enter your Microsoft account credentials (email and password) associated with your free Azure account.
    • Click "Next" and complete any additional security verifications if required.

Creating a Free Virtual Machine

Next, we'll create a Virtual Machine (VM) using the free tier resources available in your Azure account. This VM will allow you to explore Azure's capabilities without incurring any costs.

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When creating resources, make sure you always select "free services eligable" when available. Opting not to select this can incur charges. There is usually a summary screen that will show charges before you incur them.

  1. Navigate to Virtual Machines
    • Click on the "Create a resource" button found in the upper-left corner of the Azure Portal.
    • Create a Resource in Azure
    • Under Virtual Machine , select Create :
    • Creating a Virtual Machine in Azure
  2. Configure the Virtual Machine
    • Ensure your free subscription is selected.
    • Create a new resource group or select an existing one. For this example, create a new resource group named FreeResourcesRG.
    • Give your VM a unique name, such as FreeVM.
    • Choose a region that is close…