Duplicate entry in Azure Arc - Machines

Hello Larry Skeen,

It looks like you're experiencing an issue with duplicate entries for your Linux server in Azure Arc after onboarding it multiple times. Here’s a step-by-step approach you can try to clean up the stale entry:

1. Verify Machines in Azure Portal: Go to the Azure Portal and navigate to the Azure Arc section. Check if you can identify both entries for the server (rf-ms-chkpntlog): one in the correct resource group and the other in the deleted resource group.
2. Force Refresh: Sometimes, the sync might take a bit longer. To refresh the state, you can try running the following command in Azure CLI to see if this helps:
3. az connectedmachine show --resource-group RefuelSEIM --name rf-ms-chkpntlog
4. Use Azure CLI to Delete the Stale Entry: Since you mentioned you've tried using the CLI without success, ensure you're using the correct command format. You can run:
5. az connectedmachine delete --resource-group rf-monitor-syslog --name rf-ms-chkpntlog

Note: Ensure the resource group name in the command matches exactly where the stale entry is shown.

1. Check for Dependencies: If the stale entry fails to delete, check if there are any dependencies or locks applied on that resource that might prevent deletion.
2. Contact Microsoft Support: If none of these steps work, it might be best to reach out to Azure Support directly for further assistance. They can help resolve issues related to orphaned entries in the Azure Arc service.

Hope this helps you clean up the duplicate entry! If you need any more assistance or if these steps don’t resolve the issue, feel free to ask.

Relevant Documentation Links:

• Troubleshoot Azure Arc-enabled servers agent connection issues
• Connect hybrid machines to Azure from the Azure portal
• Azure Arc for Servers Overview

Let me know if you need more information!

To clean up the stale entry for the Linux server in Azure Arc, you will need to manually delete the resource representation from Azure. Since the resource group for the incorrect entry has already been deleted, you can follow these steps:

1. Delete the Stale Resource Representation: Navigate to the Azure portal and search for the specific Azure Arc resource that represents the stale entry. You may need to look under the Azure Arc section or search for the machine name directly.
2. Use Azure CLI: If you prefer using the CLI, you can attempt to delete the resource directly by using the Azure CLI commands. You can use the following command to delete the specific resource:

      az connectedmachine delete --resource-group <YourResourceGroup> --name <YourMachineName>
   

   Replace <YourResourceGroup> with the name of the resource group where the correct entry is located and <YourMachineName> with the name of the machine you want to delete.
3. Wait for Sync: After deleting the stale entry, it may take some time for the changes to reflect across the Azure portal. Ensure that you allow sufficient time for the synchronization to complete.

If the stale entry still persists after these steps, consider reaching out to Azure support for further assistance.