Deploying and Connecting to a Windows VM in Azure via Remote Desktop

Module 4: Assignment - 2

Tasks To Be Performed:

1. Create a Windows VM in west US region
2. Open the RDP port
3. Connect to it using Windows Remote Desktop

Step 1: Create a Windows VM in the West US Region §

1. I Log into the Azure Portal:

   • I open a web browser and navigate to the Azure Portal. I sign in with my credentials.

2. I Navigate to Virtual Machines:

   • In the Azure Portal, I select “Virtual machines” from the menu or search for it in the search bar.

3. I Create the VM:

   • I click on “Create” to start the process of creating a new virtual machine.
   • In the “Basics” tab, I select the appropriate subscription and resource group (or create a new resource group if necessary).
   • I enter a name for my VM.
   • Under “Region”, I select “West US”.
   • In the “Image” dropdown, I choose a Windows-based image (such as Windows 10 Pro or Windows Server 2019).

Step 2: Configure the VM §

1. I Choose the VM Size:

   • I select the size for the VM. A size like B1s.

2. I Set Up Authentication:

   • Under the “Administrator account” section, I choose a username and a strong password that I will use to log in to the VM.

3. I Configure Ports:

   • In the “Public inbound ports” section, I choose to allow selected ports and ensure that “RDP (3389)” is checked to allow Remote Desktop connections to the VM.

Step 3: Review and Create the VM §

1. I Review the Configuration:
   • I go through the remaining settings and adjust them as necessary (such as networking, management, advanced settings, etc.).
   • Once I’m satisfied with the configuration, I click “Review + create”, and then “Create” to deploy the VM.
     

Step 3: Review and Create the VM §

1. I Review the Configuration:
   • I go through the remaining settings and adjust them as necessary (such as networking, management, advanced settings, etc.).
   • Once I’m satisfied with the configuration, I click “Review + create”, and then “Create” to deploy the VM.

Step 4: Connect to the VM Using Windows Remote Desktop §

1. I Obtain the VM’s IP Address:

   • Once the VM is deployed, I go to the VM’s overview page in the Azure Portal.
   • I find the public IP address of the VM displayed on this page.
     

2. I Use Remote Desktop to Connect:

   • I open the Remote Desktop Connection application on my Windows computer.
   • In the “Computer” field, I enter the public IP address of the VM and click “Connect”.
     
   • When prompted, I enter the username and password I set up for the VM.
     

3. I Start the Remote Session:

   • After entering my credentials, I may receive a warning about the certificate of the VM. As this is expected, I click “Yes” or “Continue” to proceed.
   • The Remote Desktop window opens, showing the desktop of the Windows VM.