
Now we need to set the public IP address of the server to be static: When you see the overview section, take note of the Public IP Address and write this down for later:
#Install unifi controller as a service password
Finally, enter a username and password for the VM admin. Give the VM a name, region, resource group, Windows Server 2016 Datacenter image, and choose the smallest size (I chose standard B1s).


Create new Virtual Machine (VM) resource.
#Install unifi controller as a service software
To run the UniFi Controller software on Azure, follow these steps: If you don’t want to keep your home machine constantly running (or at least during the day, every day), you can setup a virtual machine in Azure to create a UniFi cloud controller.

If you are using the UniFi controller to setup a home network and you want to setup guest access and direct them to a guest portal, you will need the UniFi controller to be running 24×7. Application Development Manager Chris Tjoumas outlines a process for using Azure virtual machines to configure a UniFi controller in your home network.
