Introduction
Microsoft Azure, a powerful cloud computing platform, offers a seamless way to create and manage virtual machines. This guide will walk you through the steps of setting up a Windows 10 virtual machine on Azure. By leveraging Azure's robust infrastructure, you can easily deploy and manage your Windows 10 environment, whether it's for development, testing, or production purposes.
Prerequisites:
An active Azure account with a subscription. If you don't have one, you can sign up for a free trial.
An active resource group, which can be created using this link: How to create a Virtual machine on Microsoft Azure.
Create a Virtual Machine:
In the Azure portal search bar, type "Virtual Machines" and select "Virtual machines".
Click "Create".
Basics:
Select the resource group you created.
Enter a name for your virtual machine (e.g., "MyWindows10VM").
For more advanced scenarios, consider using Azure Marketplace images or custom VM images.
Choose a region where you want to deploy the VM.
Select the image: Choose "Windows 10" from the list of available images.
Select the size: Choose a suitable size based on your requirements (e.g., Standard_DS1_v2).
Username and Password:
Enter a username and password for the administrator account.
Inbound Port Rules:
Select "Allow selected ports" and add the following ports:
RDP (3389)
HTTP (80)
Disk Configuration:
Keep the default settings or adjust as needed.
Networking:
Choose a virtual network and subnet. You can create a new one if necessary.
Management:
Keep the default settings or adjust as needed.
Monitoring:
Keep the default settings or adjust as needed.
Advanced:
Keep the default settings or adjust as needed.
Review and Create:
Click "Review + create".
Review the settings and click "Create".
Connect to the Virtual Machine:
Once the VM is deployed, you can connect to it using Remote Desktop:
- In the VM overview page, click "Connect".
- Click "Download RDP File".
Open the downloaded RDP file.
Enter your username and password.
Click "Connect".
