Using the Azure UI to create multiple VMs is a game-changer for large-scale deployments. You can create up to 20 VMs at a time, making it a quick and efficient process.
The Azure portal allows you to easily manage and configure your VMs, including settings like storage, networking, and security. This streamlined process reduces the complexity of creating multiple VMs.
To get started, navigate to the Azure portal and click on the "Create a resource" button. From there, select "Virtual machine" and choose your preferred deployment option, such as "Resource Manager" or "Classic".
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Networking
To create a virtual network, you can either select an existing one or create a new one. This is crucial because all machines provisioned should be part of this virtual network.
When selecting a virtual network, make sure to choose the same one for any additional nodes you configure. You can do this by clicking "Create New" under the Virtual Network drop-down and providing a name and saving it.
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Here are the steps to create a new virtual network and public IP address:
- Select the virtual network created at the previous step or click "Create New" to provide a name and save it.
- Click "Create New" under the Public IP drop-down.
- Choose the Standard SKU from Public IP.
- Press "Review and Create" and then "Create".
Creating a Virtual Machine from Image
To create a new virtual machine from an image, you'll need to click on the image in the Azure portal. This will take you to a blade where you can click on "Create VM".
You'll then go through a series of pages to enter necessary parameters. The important parameters are: Resource group, VM name, Image, Size, Username/Password, and Inbound port rules.
The Resource group can be an existing one or a new one for the VM. The VM name must be unique. The Image will be pre-filled with the image name you just created. The Size can be modified afterwards if needed.
To access the VM over RDP, you'll need to add Inbound port rules. You can specify these rules on the first page of the wizard or on the network tab.
Most of the other fields will depend on your specific needs. Once you're done, click on the "Create" button. The VM is now created from the image and is already started so you can connect immediately to it.
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Creating a Virtual Network
Creating a virtual network is a crucial step in setting up a robust network infrastructure. All the machines that we provision should be part of this virtual network.
To create a virtual network, you need to define its scope and purpose. This will help you determine the resources and settings required for the network.
A virtual network can be created under the same resource group as your machines, which simplifies management and reduces complexity. This is especially useful when working with multiple machines and resources.
The virtual network will serve as a foundation for your network architecture, enabling communication and data exchange between machines.
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Sources
- https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/create-multiple-vm-in-azure-using-terraform-github/
- https://msdev.pro/2019/01/27/creating-multiple-identical-vms-in-microsoft-azure/
- https://docs.uipath.com/automation-suite/automation-suite/2023.10/installation-guide/azure-infrastructure-creating-the-vm
- https://purple.telstra.com.au/blog/the-quickest-way-to-create-new-vms-in-azure-from-existing-vm-snapshots-mostly-with-powershell
- https://techwizard.cloud/2016/12/05/multiple-nic-azure-vm/
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