cannot find Virtual Machine in 'Compute' section of 'Create a resource'

Question

in unit 7 we are given the task to create a resource.

instructed as follows:

In this task, you’ll create a virtual machine using the Azure portal.

1. Sign in to the Azure portal.
2. Select Create a resource > Compute > Virtual Machine > Create.

i selected 'create a resource' went on to the compute section but couldn't find the Virtual Machine in the mentioned 'Compute' section.

What am i missing?

Answer 1

Hi,

There are multiple ways to get to it. You can click the Create a resource button in the Azure portal, then just click Create link under Virtual Machine. Sample below:

Or you could click Create a resource button, enter virtual machine in the search box, press enter, then click Create under Virtual Machine. Sample below:

Or on the Azure portal home screen, you could enter virtual machine in the search box at the top, click Virtual machines, then click Create button.

If the above is useful please click Accept Answer.

Thanks.

-TP