This article is about the simple steps to create a Linux virtual machine. what is a Linux virtual machine? A Linux virtual machine (VM) is a computer that runs Linux as its operating system, but instead of being a physical machine, it exists inside another computer using virtualization software. think of it this way - Your real computer = the host - The virtual machine = a computer inside your computer - Linux = the operating system running inside that virtual computer. with the following steps we will create a Linux virtual machine. - step 1 on your azure portal, search and click on virtual machines. - step 2 click on +create - step 3 on the project details, select your subscription , resource group , virtual machine name , the region , and on the availability option select no infrastructure redundancy required , on the security type select standard .…