Then click Ok so we can proceed with naming the virtual machine itself.

Do this by clicking Create new under resource group and entering the name.

We’ll name our resource group SandboxResourceGroup. Resource groups are a convenient way to organize resources in Azure.

Upon completing the next few actions, your fields should also be filled similar to the ones in Figure 1-3.įirstly, you will want to create a new resource group. Barring any UI changes, subscription name, or default auto filled fields, your screen should look similar to the one in Figure 1-3. We will now be setting the configurable parts of this virtual machine. Under the resource, click the Create button and you will be moved to another screen. At the time of writing this tutorial, it is a standard recommendation Azure provides, but it can always be searched for if have trouble finding it. There are many standard options to choose from, but we will be creating a Ubuntu Server 20.04 LTS resource, as shown in Figure 1-2. This can also be accessed from the drop down menu at the top left, if needed.Īs you may have expected, you will now be met with the screen for creating a resource. Look around for a button that says Create a resource as shown in Figure 1-1. If this is your first time logging in, your screen may appear slightly different but it’s not an issue. Start off by logging into the Azure portal: There will be instructions in the associated repository, which can be accessed at the bottom of the page, to use an Azure template to get this virtual machine environment set up in mere minutes! However, if you are unfamiliar with Azure, I highly recommend you follow this section as it will serve as a basis for setting up additional resources in future tutorials. With the power of Azure templates, this step can be skipped if you are familiar with Azure. Creating and configuring the virtual machine

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