Creating Azure Virtual Machines Using PowerShell

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Creating Azure Virtual Machines Using PowerShell

In this lab, we walk through using Azure PowerShell to create a virtual machine. This beginner-level hands-on lab covers several concepts, including the following. * Creating an Azure virtual machine with PowerShell. * Obtaining the public IP address of the virtual machine. * Logging into the virtual machine via remote desktop. This hands-on lab uses the Azure Cloud Shell, so there's no need to install any software. This way it's possible to follow along at work or home using the web browser.

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Lab Info

Level

Beginner

Last updated

Sep 25, 2025

Duration

30m

Challenge

Create a Virtual Machine
Create a virtual network using Azure PowerShell and the following settings:
- Resource group: Existing resource group
- Name: TestVM
- Virtual network: MyVnet
- Security group: MySecurityGroup
- Subnet: MySubnet
- Public IP address: MyPubIP
- Open ports: 80, 3389
Use the following instructions as a guide. Refer to the video for complete steps.

Note: The resource group has already been created for you.
1. Log in to the Azure Portal using the provided credentials.
2. Navigate to the Cloud Shell, using the >_ icon in the toolbar.
3. Use PowerShell in the Cloud Shell.
4. Identify the existing resource group with Get-AzResourceGroup.
5. Create the virtual machine with New-AzVm.
Challenge

Obtain the Public IP Address
Obtain the public IP address of the new virtual machine.
1. Get the public IP address using Get-AzPublicIPAddress.

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