Introduction
In this blog, I will walk you through the step-by-step process of how to set up a virtual machine on a macOS.
First off, What is a Virtual Machine?
A Virtual Machine (VM) is a software emulation of a physical computer. It includes virtual processors, memory, storage and networking. In other words, It has everything a physical computer would have.
Now that you know what a Virtual Machine is, let'
Steps to Create A Virtual Machine
Log in to Azure Portal or Sign up here if you don't have an account.
This is how your Azure Portal would look like once logged in.
You can either click on the search bar and search for virtual machines or click on Create a resource
Fill the form that pops up. Let's start with creating a resource group by clicking on the Create new
The name of a resource group can be random, so I decided to call mine Practice.
Then proceed to give the Virtual Machine a name, select a region, Choose an Image and leave the other fields with the default recommendation.
- I named my virtual machine as pracvm, but you can name yours anything.
Next is to set a username and password
You can optionally configure disks, network, etc. on the next pages. Proceed to click on Review + create.
The Review + create tab should open with some information about your virtual machine and a green checkmark. Proceed and click Create
Wait for it to finish deploying and your virtual machine would be created.
Voila, your VM has been created! Click on Go to resource
Next, go to app store and install Microsoft Remote Desktop
I already have it installed that's why mine is showing OPEN. If you don't have it installed it's going to show GET. I will go ahead and click on OPEN.
You should have a similar interface but yours should be empty. Click on the plus button and then Add PC.
A dialogue box should appear. Fill the box and click on Add button.
To get the PC name, go to virtual machine you created earlier, copy the Public IP address and paste it.
Friendly name is optional. You can give yours any name.
Next, Double click on the newly added PC. It should prompt you to enter a username and password.
The username and password should be the same you used in creating your virtual machine. Then click on Continue.
Congrats! You did it.
Always delete any resources created on Azure whenever you are completely done with them to save cost.
I hope you enjoyed the journey as much as I did.
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