Azure Portal walkthrough - Interactive Code Practice

Practice - 5 Tasks

1fill in blank

easy

Complete the code to open the Azure Portal homepage URL.

Azure

Open your browser and go to https://[1].azure.com

Drag options to blanks, or click blank then click option'

Adashboard

Bportal

Cconsole

Dmanage

Attempts:

3 left

💡 Hint

Common Mistakes

Using 'dashboard' or 'console' instead of 'portal' in the URL.

Typing 'manage' which is not the correct subdomain.

The Azure Portal homepage URL is portal.azure.com.

2fill in blank

medium

Complete the code to sign in to Azure Portal using your Microsoft account email.

Azure

On the Azure Portal sign-in page, enter your email and click [1].

Drag options to blanks, or click blank then click option'

ARegister

BSubmit

CCancel

DNext

Attempts:

3 left

💡 Hint

Common Mistakes

Clicking 'Submit' instead of 'Next' on the email entry page.

Trying to 'Register' when you want to sign in.

After entering your email, click Next to proceed to password entry.

3fill in blank

hard

Fix the error in the code to create a new resource group in Azure Portal.

Azure

In Azure Portal, click on 'Create a resource', then select 'Resource Group', and enter the [1] for your group.

Drag options to blanks, or click blank then click option'

Asubscription

Blocation

Cname

Dtag

Attempts:

3 left

💡 Hint

Common Mistakes

Entering location instead of name in the name field.

Confusing subscription with the resource group name.

When creating a resource group, you must provide a name to identify it.

4fill in blank

hard

Fill both blanks to filter resources by type and location in Azure Portal.

Azure

In the resource list, select the filter dropdown, choose [1] as the resource type, and [2] as the location.

Drag options to blanks, or click blank then click option'

AVirtual Machines

BEast US

CStorage Accounts

DWest Europe

Attempts:

3 left

💡 Hint

Common Mistakes

Mixing resource types with locations.

Choosing a location not available in Azure regions.

To filter resources, select Virtual Machines as type and East US as location.

5fill in blank

hard

Fill all three blanks to tag a resource with key, value, and apply the tag in Azure Portal.

Azure

Go to the resource's Tags section, enter [1] as the tag key, [2] as the tag value, then click [3] to save.

Drag options to blanks, or click blank then click option'

AEnvironment

BProduction

CSave

DDelete

Attempts:

3 left

💡 Hint

Common Mistakes

Using 'Delete' instead of 'Save' to apply tags.

Confusing tag key with tag value.

Tags help organize resources. Use Environment as key, Production as value, and click Save to apply.

Practice

1. What is the primary purpose of the Azure Portal?

easy

A. To visually manage and monitor cloud resources

B. To write and run code directly in the browser

C. To host websites without any setup

D. To replace all command-line tools permanently

Solution

1. Step 1: Understand Azure Portal's role

   The Azure Portal is designed as a visual interface for managing cloud resources.

2. Step 2: Compare options with Portal's function

   Only To visually manage and monitor cloud resources describes managing and monitoring resources visually, which matches the Portal's purpose.

3. Final Answer:

   To visually manage and monitor cloud resources -> Option A

4. Quick Check:

   Azure Portal = Visual management [OK]

Hint: Azure Portal is a website to manage resources visually [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Thinking Azure Portal is for coding only
• Confusing Portal with hosting services
• Assuming it replaces all command-line tools

2. Which of the following is the correct way to start creating a new resource in the Azure Portal?

easy

A. Open the Azure CLI and type 'az create resource'

B. Send an email to Azure support requesting a resource

C. Download the Azure Portal app and install it

D. Click on 'Create a resource' button on the homepage

Solution

1. Step 1: Identify how to create resources in Azure Portal

   The Portal provides a 'Create a resource' button on its homepage for easy resource creation.

2. Step 2: Eliminate incorrect options

   Options A, C, and D do not describe actions within the Portal website interface.

3. Final Answer:

   Click on 'Create a resource' button on the homepage -> Option D

4. Quick Check:

   Create resource = 'Create a resource' button [OK]

Hint: Look for 'Create a resource' button on Portal homepage [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Confusing Portal actions with CLI commands
• Thinking you must install an app to use Portal
• Believing resource creation requires support emails

3. In the Azure Portal, after creating a virtual machine, which section would you visit to monitor its performance?

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A. Resource groups

B. Activity log

C. Metrics

D. Marketplace

Solution

1. Step 1: Understand monitoring options in Azure Portal

   The 'Metrics' section shows performance data like CPU and memory usage for resources.

2. Step 2: Match sections to their purpose

   'Resource groups' organize resources, 'Activity log' shows events, 'Marketplace' is for buying services, so 'Metrics' is correct for performance monitoring.

3. Final Answer:

   Metrics -> Option C

4. Quick Check:

   Performance monitoring = Metrics [OK]

Hint: Use 'Metrics' to check resource performance in Portal [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Confusing 'Activity log' with performance metrics
• Looking in 'Resource groups' for monitoring data
• Thinking 'Marketplace' shows resource stats

4. You tried to create a new storage account in Azure Portal but the 'Create' button is disabled. What is the most likely reason?

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A. You have not filled all required fields in the form

B. Your internet connection is too slow

C. Azure Portal does not support storage accounts

D. You need to restart your computer

Solution

1. Step 1: Identify why 'Create' button is disabled

   The Portal disables the 'Create' button if required form fields are incomplete to prevent errors.

2. Step 2: Evaluate other options

   Slow internet or computer restart do not disable buttons; Azure Portal supports storage accounts.

3. Final Answer:

   You have not filled all required fields in the form -> Option A

4. Quick Check:

   Incomplete form disables 'Create' button [OK]

Hint: Fill all required fields to enable 'Create' button [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Blaming internet speed for disabled buttons
• Thinking Portal lacks storage account support
• Restarting computer unnecessarily

5. You want to organize multiple Azure resources by project in the Portal. Which feature should you use to group and manage these resources together?

hard

A. Azure DevOps

B. Resource groups

C. Azure Policies

D. Azure Blueprints

Solution

1. Step 1: Understand grouping features in Azure Portal

   Resource groups are containers that hold related resources for easy management by project or purpose.

2. Step 2: Differentiate other options

   Azure Blueprints define templates, Policies enforce rules, DevOps is for development pipelines, so Resource groups fit best for grouping resources.

3. Final Answer:

   Resource groups -> Option B

4. Quick Check:

   Group resources by project = Resource groups [OK]

Hint: Use Resource groups to organize related Azure resources [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Confusing Blueprints with resource grouping
• Using Policies instead of groups
• Thinking DevOps manages resource grouping