Creating NSG

Creating an NSG is a pretty straightforward process. To do it, you need to follow these steps:

  1. Navigate to Azure portal, and search for network security groups, as shown in the following screenshot:
Figure 2.13: Searching for network security groups
  1. Once you have clicked on it, a new blade will be opened wherein all the created NSGs are located, as shown in the following screenshot:
Figure 2.12: Network security groups blade
  1. Click on Add and a new blade will pop up, where you have to specify the following:
    • Name: The name of the NSG
    • Subscription: The subscription, which will be charged for NSG usage
    • Resource group: The resource group within which the NSG will be located as a resource
    • Location: The region where this resource will be created
Figure 2.13: Creating an NSG
  1. Once you have clicked on Create, the NSG will be created within seconds.