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    Preventing Accidental Deletion with Resource Locks

    • Hafeez Baig |
    • 9 steps |
    • 20 seconds
    • AzureAzure
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    Sign in into the **Microsoft Azure Portal**
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    Type **Virtual Machines** in the search bar and click on the **Virtual machines** to view the Virtual Machines dashboard
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    **What is Azure Virtual Machine?** An Azure Virtual Machine is a scalable computing resource provided by Microsoft Azure, enabling users to deploy and manage virtualized instances of operating systems such as Windows or Linux
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    Refer to this guide to learn how to create Virtual Machine in Azure\ <https://scribehow.com/shared/Creating_your_first_Virtual_Machine_in_Azure__m7sJfxD7SKOuonRH8SNW2A>
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    On the Virtual Machines dashboard, click on the Name **vn-vm** **Note:** You may select any Virtual Machine you would like to resource lock.
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    **vn-vm** wizard will open, search and click on the **Locks** option from the left bar
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    **What are Locks?**\ \ In Azure, **Locks** are a feature designed to prevent accidental deletion or modification of critical resources. There are two types of locks: a **Read-only lock**, which allows users to read the resource but prevents any modifications or deletions, and a **Delete lock**, which permits modifications but prevents the resource from being deleted. These locks enhance resource protection by ensuring that important resources remain secure and unchanged unless explicitly intended.
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    **Locks** wizard will open, click on the **Add** button on the top left side and here you can create a Lock for the Virtual Machine
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    To lock the Resource groups, type **Resource groups** in the search bar and click on the **Resource groups**
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    **What is a Resource group?** A Resource Group in Azure is a logical container for grouping and managing related resources such as virtual machines and databases. It helps organize resources, apply policies, and manage costs effectively.
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    **Resource groups** wizard will open, click on the Name **databases-rg** **Note:** You may select any Resource group you would like to resource lock.
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    **databases-rg** wizard will open, search and click on the **Locks** option from the left bar
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    **Locks** wizard will open, click on the **Add** button on the top left side and here you can create a Lock for the Resource group
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    Congratulations on completing this lab and Understanding Preventing Accidental Deletion with Resource Locks! Good Job!