Help Needed: Completing 'Create a Windows Virtual Machine' Exercise Without Starting a Free Trial"

Question

I'm currently working through the exercise "Create a Windows virtual machine" on the Microsoft Learn site. However, after completing step 4 and then clicking Create on step 5 ("Select Create. The Create a virtual machine pane appears"), I’m redirected to a page where I have to choose one of the following options:

• Start an Azure free trial
• Manage Microsoft Entra ID
• Access student benefits

Is there any way to complete this exercise without starting a free trial?

For reference, here’s the link to the exercise I’m following: Create a Windows virtual machine.

I was hoping to work through the exercise without having to set up a trial. Any guidance would be much appreciated.

Thanks!

Answer 1

Hi Chris House,

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Scenario:

You were initially redirected to a page requiring you to start an Azure free trial or manage your Microsoft Entra ID when trying to create a virtual machine.

Issue:

You were unable to proceed with the exercise without starting a free trial.

Solution shared by Chris House

Resolution:

You discovered that the Azure Sandbox had not activated when you first attempted the exercise. Once the Sandbox kicked in, you were able to complete the exercise successfully without needing to start a free trial.