Unable to create a learning sandbox virtual machine

Question

I don’t have access to create the learning environment for this module. Only shows create free trial

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Answer 1

Hi Mauricio Gomez,

We express gratitude for your participation in the Microsoft Q&A forum.

Based on the provided query, it appears that you are encountering difficulties accessing the learn sandbox environment to create a virtual machine.

As outlined in the Exercise - Create an Azure resource, completion of the module necessitates access to a sandbox environment. Please refer to the accompanying screenshot, showcasing the "Activate sandbox" button for initiating a learn sandbox, along with an important note:

Interaction with the Learn sandbox is facilitated through three distinct methods, with instructions provided for at least one of the following approaches:

1. Utilizing Powershell CLI
2. Employing Bash CLI
3. Accessing the Azure portal

Upon activation of the sandbox via the "Activate sandbox" button, a default subscription titled "Concierge subscription" is established within the Microsoft Learn Sandbox directory, accompanied by a default resource group denoted by the prefix "learn."

As outlined in the documentation, the exercise requires the utilization of the Azure portal specifically for the creation of a virtual machine resource within the sandbox environment.

In accordance with Task 1: Create a virtual machine section, it is imperative to sign in to the Azure portal utilizing the provided link for virtual machine creation. This ensures the utilization of the correct subscription, thereby preserving the exercise's cost-free nature. Attached below are screenshots illustrating the concierge subscription and learn resource group names within the sandbox environment from the Azure portal:

Upon successful login to the Azure portal, kindly adhere to the prescribed steps outlined in Tasks 1 and 2 to fulfill the exercise requirements.

It is noteworthy that the sandbox environment automatically initiates cleanup procedures upon module completion, thereby managing your resources efficiently.

Furthermore, participants have the option to utilize their personal Azure subscriptions (Free trial/Pay-as-you-go) for completing learn sandbox exercises. It is advisable to assess the necessity of resources created during the exercise, as leaving them active may incur costs. Individual resource deletion or the removal of entire resource groups can be undertaken accordingly.

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Should you encounter persistent issues, please do not hesitate to attach screenshots of any errors encountered, and we will gladly provide assistance.

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