TASK 1

AIM :
To create a Resource Group & Virtual Machine(VM) inside a Virtual
Network

INTRODUCTION :
Before we begin with Azure, it is imperative to understand three basic
concepts of cloud computing i.e., Resource Group, Virtual Machine(VM)
& Virtual Network

To Begin with….
Azure - It is a comprehensive cloud computing platform by Microsoft,
offering a wide range of services and tools for building, deploying, and
managing applications and services in the cloud. It provides infrastructure,
platform, and software services, enabling businesses to scale, innovate,
and optimize costs. With a global presence, robust security measures and
support for hybrid cloud scenarios, Azure empowers organizations to
accelerate digital transformation, streamline development processes and
leverage advanced technologies like AI and IoT. With its flexibility,
scalability and extensive service catalog, Azure serves as a reliable and
versatile solution for businesses of all sizes and industries.

Resource Group - A resource group is a logical container within

Microsoft Azure that allows you to manage & organize related Azure
resources. It acts as a unit of management and provides a way to control
access, monitor usage, and manage billing for a collection of resources. By
grouping resources together, you can organize them based on a project,
environment (such as development, staging, or production), or any other
meaningful criteria. Resource groups also enable you to manage resources
collectively, such as deploying, updating, or deleting them as a group. They
provide a consistent and organized approach to managing your Azure
resources.
Virtual Network - A virtual network (VNet) is a fundamental building
block in Azure networking. It is a representation of your own network in
the cloud and allows you to securely connect and isolate Azure resources.
A virtual network provides a private IP address space that you can use to
create subnets, define network security groups, and apply network
policies. It acts as a communication boundary for resources within Azure
and can also be connected to your on-premises network using virtual
private network (VPN) or dedicated connectivity options like Azure
ExpressRoute. With a virtual network, you can establish secure and
reliable communication between your Azure resources and extend your
on-premises network into Azure.

Virtual Machine - A virtual machine (VM) in Azure is a virtualized

computing instance that runs an operating system and applications. It
provides the ability to create and manage virtual machines in the cloud
without the need for physical hardware. Azure VMs offer a wide range of
options in terms of operating systems, machine sizes, and configurations.
You can choose from various pre-configured VM images or create custom
images tailored to your requirements. Azure VMs allow you to scale up or
down based on demand, attach and manage data disks, and connect to
other Azure resources within your virtual network. They are highly flexible,
enabling you to deploy and manage applications in a cloud-based
environment while maintaining control over the underlying infrastructure.

To summarize…
A Resource Group provides a way to manage and organize related Azure
resources, a Virtual Network creates a secure network environment in
Azure and a Virtual Machine allows you to run virtualized computing
instances with various configurations and operating systems in the cloud.
Together, these components form the building blocks for deploying and
managing applications and services in Microsoft Azure.
STEPS :
To start the creation of aforementioned -
First Login to the Azure portal @ https://portal.azure.com

 Creating a Resource Group

S1 : Search Resource Groups in the Search bar

S2 : Click on “Create” button below Resource Groups

S3 : Assign a name to Resource group & select any region you desire, then
proceed further to “Review & Create”

S4 : Now press Create button at the bottom left corner of the screen

S5 : Verify from the Resource Group dashboard if it is created

 Creating a Virtual Network

S1 : Search Virtual Network in the Search bar & inside its dashboard click
on “Create virtual network” button at the bottom center of the screen

S2 : Under the Basics tab, fill in the Virtual network name & set the desired
Region as shown below

S3 : Click on “Add an IP address space” button & after filling out the
“starting address” & “address space size” press “Add”

S4 : Click on “Add a subnet” button & after verifying the “Subnet details”
press “Add”

S5 : Click on “Review+create” button & after verifying press “Create”

S6 : Verify that the “Virtual Network” status is showing “OK”

 Creating a Virtual Machine(VM)

S1 : Search Virtual Machine in the Search bar & inside its dashboard click
on “Create a virtual machine” button at the bottom center of the
screen

S2 : Under the Basics tab, fill in the Virtual machine name, set the
desired region & update “Image” to “Windows 11 Pro”

S3 : Under the Basics tab, update “Size” to “Standard_DS1” & set an

administrator account username & password

S4 : Click on Next & Select “OS disk type” as “Standard HDD”

S5 : Click on Next & Select “OS disk type” as “Standard HDD”

S6 : Click on “Review + create” to get the cost estimate

S7 : Verify if the virtual machine is running or not

S8 : Click “Connect” ,download the RDP File & enter the credentials in the
VM

S9 : The Virtual Machine is running successfully

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