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
Review frequently asked questions
These FAQs were 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 can use either a personal subscription or your organization’s subscription. Sign in to the Azure portal with an account that has access to the chosen subscription.
Sign in and use the Azure portal search bar to find Virtual Machines. From there, select Create and start the VM configuration flow.
During VM creation, select See all images, search for a Windows image, and use the Arm64 filter to find an Arm-based offering. For the Learning Path, select Windows 11 Professional 24H2 - Arm64.
Yes. Use the same process and select a Linux distribution instead of Windows during image selection.
Copy the VM’s public IP address and enter it in an RDP client. Use the username and password configured during VM creation. For the Learning Path, allow RDP traffic on port
3389.