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.…