Step-by-Step Guide to create a Windows 11 VM on Azure that is highly available

Create a Virtual Machine

Step 1: Search for and select Virtual Machine on Azure portal.

Step 2: Select Create + and click on Azure Virtual Machines.

Step 3: For Resource Group select Create New, Give your resource group a name and click on OK to save changes.

Step 4: Provide a Virtual Machine name. Ensure the name is unique and meets the naming requirements.

Step 5: Choose at least 2 availability zones.

Step 6: Select Images & Choose Windows 11 VM.

Step 7: Go to the Administrator Account and Create a Username & Password.

Step 8: In the Inbound port roles, select HTTP & RDP.

Step 9: Go to Monitoring, Disable Boot Diagnostics.

Step 10: Check Licensing, : By default, this is unchecked. Click the box to check it.

Step 11: Click on the “Review + Create” button. If the validation passes, the deployment will proceed. If not, note any recommendations, fix them, and try again. Deployment might take 3-5 minutes.

Step 12: Once the virtual machine is deployed, click on the “Connect” button in the virtual machine blade in the Azure portal.

Step 13: Click “Native RDP”, select, and wait for the configured sign to be displayed on the right-hand side. Download the RDP file.

Step 14: Open the RDP file from your local computer and click on “Connect”. Enter the admin details created during the VM setup.

Step 15: Follow the prompt and click “Continue”. Use the username and password created for the admin section.

With this steps you will be able to create a Virtual Machine.