Deploy TIKTING VM via Azure Marketplace

This guide walks you through deploying the preinstalled TIKTING Virtual Machine from the Azure Marketplace. The TIKTING VM comes preconfigured with all necessary components, significantly reducing the time required for setup. Follow the steps to ensure proper deployment and post-deployment configuration for a seamless experience.

1. Prerequisites
2. Steps to Deploy the TIKTING VM
3. Post-Deployment Configuration

1. Prerequisites

Ensure the following before starting the installation process:

Azure Subscription: You need an active Azure subscription.
Role Permissions: You must have Contributor or Owner permissions for the subscription or the resource group where the VM will be deployed.
Networking Requirements: A Virtual Network (VNet) and subnet should be available in your subscription. You can create these during the installation if needed.

2. Steps to Deploy the TIKTING VM

Step 1: Open the TIKTING VM on Azure Marketplace

Go to the TIKTING VM page on Azure Marketplace.
Click Get It Now, then Continue to open the Azure Portal.

Step 2: Start VM Deployment

In the Azure Portal, click Create to begin the setup process.
Select the appropriate subscription for the VM deployment.

Step 3: Configure Basic Settings

Resource Group: Choose an existing resource group or create a new one.
⚠️ VM Name: Enter the name “TIKTING” (Required: Exact name without quotation marks).
Region: Select the region closest to your users or resources.
Image: The TIKTING VM image is preselected.
Size: Select a VM size that fits your workload requirements (e.g., D4S_V4 for recommended performance).
⚠️ Username: Set the username to “Tikting” (Required: Exact username without quotation marks).
Password: Create a strong password for the account Tikting.

Step 4: Set Disk and Storage Options

Choose the OS disk type (Standard SSD, Premium SSD, or HDD).
Add additional data disks if required.

Step 5: Configure Networking

Virtual Network: Choose an existing VNet or create a new one.
Subnet: Ensure the VM is associated with a valid subnet.
Public IP: Decide if the VM needs a public IP for direct internet access.
Network Security Group (NSG): Define inbound/outbound traffic rules (e.g., open ports for HTTP, HTTPS, and RDP).

Step 6: Review and Deploy

Verify all the configurations in the Review + Create tab.
Click Create to begin deployment.

3. Post-Deployment Configuration

Step 1: Change Drive Letter

⚠️ After deployment, log in to the VM and change the drive letter D: to T:. (Required: Exact Drive Letter)
- Windows Instructions: Open Disk Management, right-click on the D: drive, select Change Drive Letter and Paths, and assign it to T:.

Step 2: IIS Configuration

Create a New Self-Signed Certificate:
- Open IIS Manager.
- Go to Server Certificates.
- Click Create Self-Signed Certificate, enter a name, and click OK.
Update HTTPS Binding:
- In IIS Manager, select the website for TIKTING.
- Click Bindings, edit the HTTPS binding, and select the newly created certificate.
Fix “Connect As” in Basic Settings:
- Right-click the website, go to Manage Website > Advanced Settings.
- Under Physical Path Credentials, update the Connect As credentials as required.
Restart IIS:
- Open a command prompt as Administrator.
- Run the command:
```
iisreset
```

Step 3: Access the TIKTING Application

Use RDP to connect to the VM.
Open a web browser and navigate to https://localhost:5001 to access the TIKTING application.

This guide ensures a smooth deployment of the TIKTING Virtual Machine from Azure Marketplace.