Introduction

Microsoft Azure is a cloud computing platform and infrastructure that offers a wide range of services to build, deploy, and manage applications through Microsoft's global network of data centers.

Setting up Your Azure Account

Before you begin using Microsoft Azure, you need to create an Azure account. Here are the basic steps:

1. Go to the Microsoft Azure website.
2. Click on "Start free" to create a free account.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the account creation process.

Creating Your First Azure Resource

Once you have your Azure account, you can create your first Azure resource, such as a virtual machine. Here's some sample code on how to create a virtual machine using Azure CLI:

az vm create \
  --resource-group myResourceGroup \
  --name myVM \
  --image UbuntuLTS \
  --admin-username azureuser \
  --generate-ssh-keys
        

Exploring Azure Services

Azure offers a vast array of services, including virtual machines, databases, AI and machine learning, IoT, and more. As a beginner, you can start exploring these services by following tutorials and documentation available on the official Azure documentation.

Conclusion

This beginner's guide provides a high-level overview of getting started with Microsoft Azure. To deepen your knowledge, explore more Azure services and keep learning through hands-on experience and tutorials.