Deploy a Windows on Arm virtual machine on Microsoft Azure
Introduction
Create Windows on Arm virtual machine in Azure cloud
Next Steps
Deploy a Windows on Arm virtual machine on Microsoft Azure
Who is this for?
This is an introductory topic for software developers interested using Windows on Arm virtual machines (VMs) in the Azure cloud.
What will you learn?
After completing this Learning Path, you'll be able to perform the following tasks:
- Start a Windows on Arm virtual machine in Azure cloud.
- Discover all Arm-based image offerings in the Azure Image Marketplace.
Prerequisites
Before starting, you'll need the following prerequisites:
- An Azure Cloud account.
- An RDP client to connect to your Windows on Arm instance. For more info on RDP clients, see Remote Desktop clients for Remote Desktop Services and remote PCs to get started.
Summary
This summary was drafted with an approved AI-assisted workflow and reviewed by Arm contributors before publication. Human technical review remains part of the process so the final page reflects engineering rigor, accuracy, and Arm editorial standards.
You’ll deploy a Windows on Arm VM in Microsoft Azure using the Azure Marketplace. First, you’ll configure and deploy a VM using Azure portal. After deployment, you’ll connect the VM with a Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) client. You can use the same workflow to launch a Linux image when you select a Linux distribution instead of Windows.