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| 1 | +--- |
| 2 | +title : Getting Started Azure |
| 3 | +sidebar_label: Getting Started |
| 4 | +--- |
| 5 | + |
| 6 | +# Getting Started with Azure |
| 7 | + |
| 8 | +<SubHeading>Short intro to Azure</SubHeading> |
| 9 | + |
| 10 | +Getting started with Microsoft Azure, a cloud computing platform and service provided by Microsoft, is a great way to leverage cloud resources for your projects, |
| 11 | +whether you're building applications, hosting websites, or managing data. |
| 12 | + |
| 13 | + |
| 14 | + |
| 15 | +> Here's a **step-by-step guide on how to get started with Azure**: |
| 16 | +
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| 17 | +## ✅ **Create an Azure Account** |
| 18 | + |
| 19 | +- Visit the Azure website (https://azure.com/). |
| 20 | +- Click the "Start free" or "Create an account" button to begin the sign-up process. |
| 21 | +- You can use an existing Microsoft account or create a new one. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your account. |
| 22 | + |
| 23 | +## ✅ **Access the Azure Portal** |
| 24 | + |
| 25 | +Once you've created your Azure account and logged in, you'll be taken to the Azure Portal. This is the web-based dashboard where you can manage your Azure resources. |
| 26 | + |
| 27 | +## ✅ **Get Familiar with Azure Services** |
| 28 | + |
| 29 | +Azure offers a vast array of services, including virtual machines, databases, machine learning, and more. |
| 30 | + |
| 31 | +Spend some time exploring the Azure services to get an understanding of what's available and how they can be used for your projects. |
| 32 | + |
| 33 | +## ✅ **Create Your First Resource** |
| 34 | + |
| 35 | +- Click the "+ Create a resource" button in the Azure Portal to create your first Azure resource. |
| 36 | +- Choose a service or resource type to create. For example, you can start with a virtual machine, a web app, or a database. |
| 37 | + |
| 38 | +## ✅ **Configure Your Resource** |
| 39 | + |
| 40 | +- Follow the on-screen prompts to configure your resource. This will vary depending on the type of resource you're creating. |
| 41 | +- Set a unique name, select a region (data center location), and configure other settings as needed. |
| 42 | + |
| 43 | +## ✅ **Resource Group** |
| 44 | + |
| 45 | +Azure uses resource groups to organize related resources. You can create a new resource group or use an existing one to group your resources logically. |
| 46 | + |
| 47 | +## ✅ **Review and Create** |
| 48 | + |
| 49 | +Review your configuration settings, and click the "Create" or "Review + create" button to provision your resource. |
| 50 | + |
| 51 | +Azure will take care of creating and configuring the resource for you. |
| 52 | + |
| 53 | +## ✅ **Access and Manage Resources** |
| 54 | + |
| 55 | +- Once your resource is created, you can access and manage it from the Azure Portal. |
| 56 | +- Click on the resource in the portal to view its details, make changes, or access related resources. |
| 57 | + |
| 58 | +## ✅ **Secure Your Resources** |
| 59 | + |
| 60 | +Azure offers a variety of security features, including Azure Active Directory for identity and access management. |
| 61 | +Make sure to implement security best practices for your resources. |
| 62 | + |
| 63 | +## ✅ **Billing and Cost Management** |
| 64 | + |
| 65 | +- Familiarize yourself with Azure's billing model. Azure offers a free tier with certain limitations, but you should monitor your usage to avoid unexpected charges. |
| 66 | +- Explore the "Cost Management + Billing" section in the Azure Portal to set spending limits and get insights into your usage. |
| 67 | + |
| 68 | +## ✅ **Documentation** |
| 69 | + |
| 70 | +Azure provides extensive documentation and learning resources. The Azure Documentation website (https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/) is a valuable resource for tutorials, guides, and best practices. |
| 71 | + |
| 72 | +## ✅ **Azure CLI and SDKs** |
| 73 | + |
| 74 | +Consider installing the Azure Command-Line Interface (CLI) and SDKs for your preferred programming language to manage Azure resources programmatically. |
| 75 | + |
| 76 | +## ✅ **Community and Support** |
| 77 | + |
| 78 | +Join the Azure community forums, attend webinars, and take advantage of Microsoft's support options if you need assistance. |
| 79 | + |
| 80 | +## ✅ In Summary |
| 81 | + |
| 82 | +Remember that Azure is a versatile cloud platform, accommodating a wide range of use cases from simple web hosting to complex data analytics and artificial intelligence projects. |
| 83 | + |
| 84 | +As you gain more experience with Azure, you can explore advanced features and services tailored to your specific needs. |
| 85 | + |
| 86 | +## ✅ Resources |
| 87 | + |
| 88 | +- 👉 Access [AppSeed](https://appseed.us/) and start your next project |
| 89 | +- 👉 [Deploy Projects on Aws, Azure and Digital Ocean](https://www.docs.deploypro.dev/) via **DeployPRO** |
| 90 | +- 👉 Create an amazing landing page with [Simpllo, an open-source site builder](https://www.simpllo.com/) |
| 91 | +- 👉 [Django App Generator](https://app-generator.dev/django/) - A 2nd generation App Builder |
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