**Step 1: **Create a Virtual Machine

1. Log in to the Azure portal and navigate to the Virtual machines page.
2. Click on "Create" and select "Virtual machine" from the options.

Step 2: Configure Virtual Machine Settings

1. Choose your subscription, resource group, and location.
2. Select the VM size and image (operating system).
3. Configure networking and other settings as needed.

Step 3: Configure Networking

1. Create a virtual network (VNet) if you don't have one.

1. Create a subnet within the VNet.

1. Configure network security groups (NSGs) for inbound and outbound rules.

Step 4: Connect to the Virtual Machine

1. Go to the VM's overview page and click on "Connect

1. Download the RDP file or copy the SSH connection string.

Step 5: Set up Authentication

1. Create a username and password or use an SSH key for authentication.

1. Configure the VM's operating system to allow remote connection. _ Conclusion_

In this blog post, we walked through the step-by-step process of deploying and connecting to a virtual machine in Azure. By following these steps and screenshots, you should be able to create and connect to your own VM in Azure.

Note: The screenshots are just examples and may vary depending on your specific Azure setup and configuration.

I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any questions or need further assistance.