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Deploying a Virtual Machine Using the Azure Portal

In this hands-on lab, you will use the Azure portal to create and connect to a simple Azure virtual machine. You will log in to the Azure portal and create a virtual machine, then connect to the virtual machine via RDP. Finally, you will use the Azure portal to stop and then delete the virtual machine. After completing this lab, you will have gained the experience required to create and connect to your first Azure virtual machine.

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Level
Beginner
Last updated
Oct 04, 2025
Duration
30m

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Table of Contents
  1. Challenge

    Deploy a Windows virtual machine in the Azure Portal

    You will deploy a Windows Server virtual machine using the Azure Portal, selecting basic options such as the subscription, resource group, region, size, and authentication method.

  2. Challenge

    Connect to the virtual machine with remote desktop.

    After the VM is deployed, you will use Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) to connect to the server.

  3. Challenge

    Stop, then delete a running virtual machine.

    After testing connectivity, you will decommission the VM so the company does not incur ongoing charges for unused resources.

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