Deploying Azure Virtual Machines the GUI Way: A Step-by-Step Guide
The article, published on DEV Community, provides a step-by-step tutorial for deploying Azure Virtual Machines through the Azure Portal GUI. It begins by explaining what a virtual machine is—a software-based computer running inside another computer—and outlines prerequisites: an active Azure account (free trial available) and a resource group, which serves as a logical container for Azure resources. The guide then details creating a resource group first, as it is the foundation for any Azure workflow, followed by deploying the VM. The tutorial is aimed at beginners who prefer a visual, click-based approach rather than using Azure CLI, PowerShell, or ARM templates. It emphasizes that the resource group must be set up before any other resources. The article does not specify particular VM sizes, pricing, or regions, but focuses on the general process. This approach is useful for developers new to Azure who want to understand the basic deployment workflow without diving into infrastructure-as-code.
Simplifies Azure VM deployment for beginners using GUI, reducing the learning curve.