Creating a virtual machine (VM) is the virtualization or emulation of a computer system. Azure Stack is a set of products that extend Azure services across your IT ecosystem. To create a VM, you first need to choose a VM size, operating system, and network configuration.
Choose an appropriate operating system, like Windows Server or Ubuntu, and install it on the VM after configuring its settings.
Once you install these configurations, install the applications or services you need to run on the VM. Monitor it using Azure Stack Portal or Azure CLI/PowerShell tool to ensure optimal performance. Implement monitoring tools and alerts proactively to address any issues.
Benefits of using VMs include flexibility, scalability, cost-efficiency, improved resource utilization, security and isolation, snapshotting, and enhanced disaster recovery.
Follow a step-by-step guide to create a virtual machine in Azure. Create a free trial account, click on ‘Create,’ and enter your virtual machine details.
Then, create an administrator account and select inbound port rules such as SSH if it’s a Linux VM or RDP if it’s a Windows VM if you’ve chosen the appropriate subscription.
Disable boot diagnostics, review and create your new VM. Check the status to ensure VM deployment success.
Once the virtual machine is ready, connect to it by clicking the ‘Connect’ button in the virtual machine blade in the Azure portal and follow the prompt.
Wait for the remote PC to be configured and start using your virtual machine. With VMs, you can access computers from anywhere, improving your productivity regardless of physical location.
Creating a virtual machine in Azure empowers users with the flexibility to adapt to changing workloads, minimizes the over/under provision of resources, and provides enhanced security and disaster recovery capabilities.