Hello @John Hegdal - Thanks for reaching Microsoft QnA platform
Setting Up Your Azure Windows VM
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- Create an Azure Account: Since you're using free credits, make sure you have an Azure account set up. If you haven’t done this already, you can start at Azure Free Account.
- Go to the Azure Portal: Sign in to Azure Portal.
- Create a Virtual Machine:
- In the Azure Portal, search for and select "Virtual machines".
- Click on Create and then choose Azure Virtual Machine.
- Fill out the necessary information:
- Virtual Machine Name: Choose a name for your VM.
- Region: Select a region closest to you for better performance.
- Image: Select Windows Server 2022 Datacenter (or any other Windows version you prefer).
- Size: The portal will suggest a size based on your workload; for trading and bot development, a standard size should be fine.
- Administrator Username and Password: Create a username and a strong password (at least 12 characters).
- Under Inbound port rules, select Allow selected ports and include RDP (3389) to enable remote desktop access.
- Review and Create: After filling in the details, click on Review + create and then Create to deploy your VM. This may take around 10-20 minutes.
- Connect to Your VM:
- Once the VM is running, you can connect via Remote Desktop (RDP).
- Download and install a Remote Desktop application on your Android device if you haven’t done so already.
- Use the public IP address of your VM, along with the username and password you created, to log in. Things to Consider
- Performance Needs: If you are planning on building and backtesting complex bots, ensure that the VM size you choose has enough CPU and memory resources to handle your workloads efficiently.
- Cost Management: Since you are using the free tier, keep an eye on your credits to avoid unexpected charges. Learn more about managing costs in Azure here.
Regards
Himanshu