How to Deploy a Windows 10 Virtual Machine in Microsoft Azure

Introduction Cloud computing doesn’t have to be boring. In this guide, we’ll deploy a Windows 10 Virtual Machine (VM) in Microsoft Azure using the Azure Portal, step by step. By the end of this tutorial, you’ll know how to: Create a Windows 10 Azure VM Configure remote access Connect using RDP Understand the basics of Azure Virtual Machines Let’s build your first cloud machine. What is a Virtual Machine (VM)? A Virtual Machine (VM) is a computer that runs inside the cloud instead of physical hardware. With Azure Virtual Machines, you can: Run Windows or Linux operating systems Install applications Test environments Practice cloud administration Access your machine remotely from anywhere Think of it as renting a computer from Microsoft’s datacenter whenever you need one. And today, we’re building one from scratch. Scenario A company requires a cloud-hosted Windows 10 environment for remote administration, testing, and secure acc