Creating Virtual Machine in Azure: Complete 2026 Guide
Learn how to create a virtual machine in Azure from scratch! This step-by-step tutorial shows you everything you need to know to set up your first Azure VM.
Perfect for database administrators, developers, and IT professionals getting started with Azure cloud computing.
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📌 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
✅ How to navigate the Azure Portal
✅ How to configure VM settings (subscription, resource group, region)
✅ How to choose the right VM size and image
✅ How to configure storage and networking
✅ How to connect to your VM using Remote Desktop
✅ Best practices for production environments
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Introduction
1:00 - Navigate to Virtual Machines in Azure Portal
2:30 - Configure Basic Settings (Subscription, Resource Group, VM Name)
7:00 - Select Region and Availability Options
9:30 - Choose Operating System Image (Windows Server 2019)
11:00 - Select VM Size (CPU and Memory)
13:00 - Create Administrator Account
14:00 - Configure Inbound Port Rules (RDP/SSH)
15:30 - Configure Disk Storage (Premium SSD vs Standard)
17:00 - Configure Networking (Virtual Network, Subnet, Public IP)
19:30 - Review Settings and Deploy
21:00 - Connect to Your VM using RDP
23:30 - Important Cost Reminders & Next Steps
🎯 WHO IS THIS FOR?
• Database Administrators moving to the cloud
• IT Professionals learning Azure
• DevOps Engineers setting up infrastructure
• Developers needing test environments
• Anyone getting started with Azure Virtual Machines
💡 KEY TAKEAWAYS:
• Resource groups help organize your Azure resources
• Choose regions close to your users for better performance
• Use Premium SSD for production workloads (especially databases)
• Always write down your administrator credentials
• Remember to shut down VMs when not in use to save costs
• Production servers should use availability zones for high availability
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⚠️ DISCLAIMER:
The costs mentioned in this video are approximate and may vary based on your region and Azure pricing changes. Always check current Azure pricing before deploying resources. Remember to delete or stop resources when not in use to avoid unexpected charges.