Get Started with Microsoft Azure

Your journey to cloud computing starts here. Discover how to set up your first Azure account, create resources, and deploy applications.

1. Create Your Azure Account

Free Account and Credits

Sign up for a free Azure account to explore Azure services with complimentary credits and a 12-month period of popular services free.

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Azure Free Trial

Experience the full power of Azure with a 30-day free trial. No credit card required to start.

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2. Quickstart Guides

Choose a quickstart guide based on your preferred technology or service.

Deploy a Web App

Learn how to deploy a simple web application to Azure App Service in minutes.

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Create a Virtual Machine

Set up your first virtual machine in Azure and connect to it.

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Set Up a Database

Get started with Azure SQL Database for your application data.

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3. Core Concepts

Azure Resource Manager (ARM)

Understand how to deploy and manage your Azure resources efficiently using ARM templates.

Learn ARM
Azure Portal Navigation

A walkthrough of the Azure portal to help you find and manage services.

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4. Next Steps

Ready to dive deeper? Explore these resources: