Here’s a beginner-friendly, practical guide that helped me, and it can help you too:
What is a Virtual Machine (VM)?
A Virtual Machine is a virtualized computing environment that functions like a physical computer, allowing you to run operating systems and applications on demand without physical hardware.
Uses:
• Hosting applications
• Running development/testing environments
• Backup and disaster recovery
Step-by-Step Guide: Creating and Deploying a Virtual Machine on Azure
✔ Prerequisites
• An Azure account (Free or Paid)
• A Resource Group (create one if you don’t have it yet)
• A Virtual Network and Subnet (optional but recommended)
Pro Tip: Always monitor costs and enable security best practices.