This procedure demonstrates how to apply tags and locks to Azure resources for better management and protection.

Step 1: Add a Delete Lock to the VM

1. Go to the VM created earlier.
2. Click Locks under Settings.
3. Click + Add.
4. Name the lock and select Delete as the lock type.
5. Click OK.

Step 2: Add a Purpose Tag to the VM

1. Go to the VM and click Tags.
2. Add a tag with:
   • Name: PURPOSE
   • Value: file-server
3. Click Save.

Step 3: Review Tagged Resources

1. In the Azure Portal, search for Tags.
2. Click on the file-server tag value.
3. Review all resources associated with this tag.