Introduction I needed a computer in the cloud, something I could access from anywhere, spin up for testing, and shut down when I'm done. That's exactly what an Azure Virtual Machine (VM) is. This guide walks you through creating your first VM, connecting to it, and understanding what you just built. No complex terminology, just the steps that worked for me. Step 1: Create a Resource Group In azure portal, search Resource group and hit ENTER! Click on create button Name your resource group Choose your preferred region based on location Click Review and create Then click create Now that you have a Resource group to place your Virtual machine, let's take one step further to create the Virtual machine resource. Step 2: Create a Virtual Machine Search for Virtual machines in Azure Portal and hit ENTER!…