In this guide, we are going to bypass the command line entirely (that is the CLI — Command Line Interface, like PowerShell or Bash). We will use the Azure Portal (GUI) to launch a Windows 10 Virtual Machine (VM) in about 7 minutes. Cost Note: Azure charges by the minute while your VM is running. Delete everything at the end and your cost will be minimal or zero, especially if you are on a free trial. A Virtual Machine (VM) is a computer that runs inside another computer — entirely in the cloud. You access it remotely just like a normal PC. Phase 1: The Setup Sign In: Log into the Azure Portal . Create a Resource: Click the + Create a resource button in the top left. Resource Group: Click "Create new" and name it any name for example MyVMGroup. Virtual Machine Name: Name it DevOps-Lab-01. Region: Select the one closest to you (e.g., East US). When finish go to the resource group you just created and open it.…