How to Create an Azure Subscription, Resource Group, and Microsoft Entra ID User
Introduction If you are starting your cloud and DevOps journey, three foundational Azure tasks are worth learning early: creating an Azure subscription, creating an Azure Resource Group, and creating a Microsoft Entra ID user. These components help you organize Azure resources, control access, and build a structured cloud environment. This guide walks through the process using the Azure Portal.…
This guide explains how to create an Azure subscription, create an Azure Resource Group, and create a Microsoft Entra ID user using the Azure Portal. An Azure subscription serves as a billing and management boundary for Azure resources, while a Resource Group provides a logical container for related Azure resources. Microsoft Entra ID is a cloud identity and access management service.
To create an Azure subscription:
1. Sign in to the Azure Portal with a Microsoft or organizational account.
2. In the Azure Portal, locate and open the “Subscriptions” service.
3. Click “Add” to start the subscription creation process.
4. Enter a subscription name, choose a billing account and profile, and select an Azure plan. For development or testing, a DevTest offer may be available.
5. Choose the Microsoft Entra directory where the subscription should be created. Specify the subscription owner(s) and add tags for identification.
6. Review the configuration and select “Create” to complete the process. The new subscription will appear on the Subscriptions page.
To create an Azure Resource Group:
1. Search for “Resource groups” in the Azure Portal and open the service.
2. Click “Create” to start the resource group creation form.
3. Select the Azure subscription where the resource group will be created.
4. Provide a clear name for the resource group, such as “Strowetech-rg”. Adopting a consistent naming convention aids in managing cloud environments.
5. Choose an Azure region for the resource group’s metadata. Note that resources in a resource group can be located in different regions.
6. Optionally, add tags to help identify the subscription.
7. Review the configuration and select “Review + Create”. Confirm validation and select “Create”.
To create a Microsoft Entra ID user:
1. In the Azure Portal, locate and open Microsoft Entra ID.
2. Click “Users” to access the user management service.
3. Select “+ New user” to initiate the user creation process.
4. Enter required user details, including full name, user name, and password. Use a strong password and consider using multi-factor authentication for enhanced security.
5. Assign the appropriate user role, such as User Administrator or Global Administrator, based on the intended operations.
6. Review the user details and select “Create” to complete the process. The new Microsoft Entra ID user will be available in the Users list.
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