Step 2: Create Resource Group and Storage Account

If you are using an existing resource group, this step can be skipped.

Azure Portal

1. Login to the Azure Portal

   https://portal.azure.com/

2. Refer to Microsoft documentation to create a resource group and storage account.

3. Once Created, proceed to Upload VHD Image.

CLI Option: Azure CLI

1. Login to the Azure CLI

   az login

2. Create a resource group

   az group create --name <Resource Group name> --location <Azure region>

   Example

   az group create --name MyResourceGroup --location eastus

3. Create a storage account inside the resource group for the custom disk and VMs

   az storage account create --resource-group <Resource Group> --location <Azure region> --name <storage account name> --kind Storage --sku Standard_LRS

   Example

   az storage account create --resource-group <Resource Group> --location eastus --name myfortinacstorage --kind Storage --sku Standard_LRS

4. Create a storage container under the created Storage account

   az storage container create --account-name <storage account name> --name <storage container name>

   Example

   az storage container create --account-name myfortinacstorage --name mydisks