When creating a new virtual IoT Edge device, two key properties that must be specified are the name of the device and the resource group. The device name uniquely identifies the IoT Edge device within the Azure IoT Hub and must adhere to specific naming conventions, ensuring that it can be referenced correctly in the IoT ecosystem.
The resource group is crucial because it serves as a logical container for grouping related Azure resources, like IoT devices, which simplifies management, organization, and billing. Specifying the resource group when creating a new device ensures that it is created in the appropriate context within your Azure environment.
The other options do not address the essential requirements for creating an IoT Edge device. While aspects like IP address, device type, and operating system may be important for certain configurations or deployments, they are not required properties during the creation process of the IoT Edge device itself. Similarly, device location and security settings, while relevant for deployment and operation, do not constitute mandatory information at the initial creation stage.