How to create a windows Virtual Machine and Access it

Create the Virtual Machine:

Below are the simple steps in setting up a virtual machine.

- Access the Azure portal home page and click on virtual machines.

  • Click on Create Virtual Machine and fill all the required tab below.

  • Create a resource group or use existing resource group from the drop down.

  • Give the Virtual machine a name and ensure it is unique.

  • Select a region and it is always advisable to consider region proximity and cost.

  • Select the image required. since we are creating a windows VM, select windows 10 pro

  • Select the size you require.

    • To set administrator account of the virtual machine, create a username and password.

    • Note: You need to enable inbound port RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol ) in other to be able to access the virtual machine.

    • Then create the VM.

  • Access the virtual Machine:

  • click connect in the virtual machine.

  • Select the Native RDF file and download the file.

  • Click on the downloaded RDP file and connect.

  • Input your username and password used when creating the VM.

  • Welcome to the VM.