Step-by-Step Guide: Deploying a Windows 11 Virtual Machine on Azure

Step-by-Step Guide: Deploying a Windows 11 Virtual Machine on Azure Microsoft Azure makes it easy to deploy virtual machines in just a few clicks. If you're curious about how to launch a Windows 11 VM on Azure for development, learning, or experimentation—this guide is for you! Table of Contents Log In to Azure Create a New Virtual Machine Basic Configuration Configure Disks Set Up Networking Management Options Review + Create Connect to Your VM Wrap-Up Tips Log In to Azure Go to https://portal.azure.com and sign in to your Microsoft account. Create a New Virtual Machine From the sidebar, select Create a resource → Virtual Machine under Compute. Basic Configuration Fill out the Basics tab as follows: Subscription: Active subscription Resource Group: Create new or use existing Virtual machine name: windowsvm Region: Closest to your location Image: Select Windows 11 Pro Size: Try Standard B2s or similar Authentication: Username & password Inbound port rules: Allow selected ports and choose RDP (3389) for Windows access Configure Disks Choose Standard SSD or Premium SSD Leave OS disk settings as default unless you have special requirements Set Up Networking Set the following networking options: Virtual Network: Use default Subnet: Use the default subnet Public IP: Use default NIC Network Security Group (NSG): Choose Basic which is the default option. Inbound Ports: Ensure RDP (3389) is selected to allow remote desktop access Use the default settings unless you have specific networking requirements. The key is to make sure RDP is enabled so you can connect to your VM. Management Options Enable Auto-shutdown (to avoid unnecessary charges) Enable diagnostics if you'd like telemetry Review + Create Click Review + Create, wait for validation, then click Create to begin deployment. Connect to Your VM Navigate to your VM in Azure Click Connect > RDP Download and open the .rdp file Log in using the credentials you set Wrap-Up Tips Stop VMs when not in use to avoid charges Use Azure Bastion for secure, browser-based access Take Snapshots for quick VM backups Check Cost Management in Azure to monitor usage You're All Set! You now have a fully functional Windows 11 VM running in the cloud!

Apr 13, 2025 - 18:16

Microsoft Azure makes it easy to deploy virtual machines in just a few clicks. If you're curious about how to launch a Windows 11 VM on Azure for development, learning, or experimentation—this guide is for you!

Log In to Azure
Create a New Virtual Machine
Basic Configuration
Configure Disks
Set Up Networking
Management Options
Review + Create
Connect to Your VM
Wrap-Up Tips

Log In to Azure

Go to https://portal.azure.com and sign in to your Microsoft account.

Create a New Virtual Machine

From the sidebar, select Create a resource → Virtual Machine under Compute.

Basic Configuration

Fill out the Basics tab as follows:

Subscription: Active subscription
Resource Group: Create new or use existing
Virtual machine name: windowsvm
Region: Closest to your location
Image: Select Windows 11 Pro
Size: Try Standard B2s or similar
Authentication: Username & password
Inbound port rules: Allow selected ports and choose RDP (3389) for Windows access

Configure Disks

Choose Standard SSD or Premium SSD
Leave OS disk settings as default unless you have special requirements

Set Up Networking

Set the following networking options:

Virtual Network: Use default
Subnet: Use the default subnet
Public IP: Use default
NIC Network Security Group (NSG): Choose Basic which is the default option.
Inbound Ports: Ensure RDP (3389) is selected to allow remote desktop access