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@@ -20,15 +20,7 @@ Your organization wants to explore deploying and configuring Azure virtual machi
 
 ## Interactive lab simulations
 
-There are interactive lab simulations that you might find useful for this topic. The simulation lets you to click through a similar scenario at your own pace. There are differences between the interactive simulation and this lab, but many of the core concepts are the same. An Azure subscription is not required.
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-+ [Create a virtual machine in the portal](https://mslearn.cloudguides.com/en-us/guides/AZ-900%20Exam%20Guide%20-%20Azure%20Fundamentals%20Exercise%201). Create a virtual machine, connect and install the web server role.
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-+ [Deploy a virtual machine with a template](https://mslearn.cloudguides.com/en-us/guides/AZ-900%20Exam%20Guide%20-%20Azure%20Fundamentals%20Exercise%209). Explore the QuickStart gallery and locate a virtual machine template. Deploy the template and verify the deployment.
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-+ [Create a virtual machine with PowerShell](https://mslearn.cloudguides.com/en-us/guides/AZ-900%20Exam%20Guide%20-%20Azure%20Fundamentals%20Exercise%2010). Use Azure PowerShell to deploy a virtual machine. Review Azure Advisor recommendations.
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-+ [Create a virtual machine with the CLI](https://mslearn.cloudguides.com/en-us/guides/AZ-900%20Exam%20Guide%20-%20Azure%20Fundamentals%20Exercise%2011). Use the CLI to deploy a virtual machine. Review Azure Advisor recommendations.
+>**Note**: The lab simulations that were previously provided have been retired.
 
 ## Job skills