Issue with surf server access via TOR or VPN
Hello I am experiencing an issue with my virtual machine servers where they are consistently routing traffic through TOR or a VPN, despite the fact that there is no VPN configured on the current server. As a result, several websites are blocking access…
Azure Virtual Machines
Where can I find someone to help me set up an Azure Virtual Machine?
I created a machine but am running into issues that I have not been able to solve through the start-up documents, videos or AI prompts. I would like to run Autodesk AEC collection of software on a VM.
Azure Virtual Machines
Azure Spot Evicted Frequently
hey, current I using this 2 type family E4ds_v5 and E4-2ds_v5, and it evicted frequently, so is that any recommend family that will be less evicted? will this family will less evicted? VM SKU****Eviction Rate (%)****NotesStandard_B2s~1.2%Very low,…
Azure Virtual Machines
What is Function app pricing Y1 means?
Hello , I used azure function app for deployment. What is pricing of this service. My billing statement does not show anything related that. What is "Y1" ????
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SQL Server | Other
Can't make the error message go away - "Virtual machine agent status is not ready" for my Linux VM
I need to create a Linux VM image and a VM from it, without the Linux VM agent. I have already reviewed all the downsides of it. I have followed the documentation from Microsoft to provision without the VM agent:…
Azure Virtual Machines
Azure Guest Configuration Extension API - Required Parameters and Version Validation Issues
I'm encountering issues with the Azure Guest Configuration Extension API (Microsoft.GuestConfiguration/ConfigurationforWindows) and need clarification on required parameters and their expected values. Working Sample - const { DefaultAzureCredential }…
Azure Virtual Machines
Az VM allocation failed unable to launch vms
Az VM allocation failed, what is the expected time before this is resolved for the east US zone? have been to consistently use machine for more than 2 weeks now? is there a mitigation for this would moving my vms to another zone resolver this issue?
Azure Virtual Machines
Unable to Redirect My Laptop's Microphone to Azure VM
Hello, I am having difficulty redirecting my microphone to the Azure VM. I am using a laptop integrated microphone. My audio playback works fine, in the VM's settings I see "Remote Audio" in the Output section and "No Input devices…
Azure Virtual Machines
Azure lab resources access from ZPA VPN with host Name
I have 5 virtual machines, and previously our employees accessed them via RDP using private IPs over the office network without any issues. Now, the same users are trying to access these VMs from home using ZPA VPN and are facing difficulties connecting…
Azure Virtual Machines
Cannot add inbound NSG rule for MySQL port 3306 on Windows VM
I am unable to add an inbound Network Security Group (NSG) rule in Azure to allow traffic on port 3306 (or any other port for that matter) to Windows Server 2022 VM, despite having "Owner" role in Azure. The Azure portal fails to create the…
Azure Virtual Machines
I cannot create VM using custom Image made by packer HCL
Greetings, i have a problem i am getting an error using custom image made by packer HCL , the packer script has already a plan_info name,publisher,product and able to create an Image of it. the problem is in the azure which i am not able to create a VM…
Azure Virtual Machines
how to download windows 10 on windows 7 interprise 32 bit for free
how to download windows 10 on windows 7 enterprise 23 bit for free?
Azure Virtual Machines
Switch off host caching on Live server
Hi Host caching is enabled on a SQL server log drive and best practice is to have no host caching enabled. Can I change the host caching to none in the portal to a live server. Does it need any downtime? Cheers Alex
Azure Virtual Machines
can use smtp port 25
i have a pay as you go subscription and i cant use port 25 how can i request an unblock ticket ?
Azure Virtual Machines
How to manage and update every Windows' VM Local Group Policy?
Hi everyone, I have these Windows' VMs (not domain joined) in Azure and I would like to be able to update their Local Group Policy. I have been doing some research where some suggested using: LGPO.exe - export the updated local GPO from 1 machine…
Azure Virtual Machines
failed test case "220.3 NVA Boot performance your product was not functional within 20 minutes of bootup"
Azure image marketplace configuration has "is network virtual appliance", when I enable it, I got this failed test case. 220.3 NVA Boot performance your product was not functional within 20 minutes of bootup, for more information and possible…
Azure Virtual Machines
My Virtual Machine is taking very long to load
When I log into my virtual machine - it takes really long to load my user profile. Eventually it loads and works.
Azure Virtual Machines

Preparing a hands-on workshop on Proxmox using Azure VMs
I am preparing a hand-on workshop for my tech group to learn Proxmox. Despite the Russian-doll-ness, I'd like to use multiple Azure VMs to simulate multiple PC boxes (and run inner-VMs/containers within those Azure VMs using Proxmox) and allow people to…
Azure Virtual Machines
Ideal free space on C drive to install cumulative OS updates of Windows Server 2016, 2022? Particularly I am asking about the windows OS patches released on every 2nd Tuesday of the month.
Please share Ideal free space on C drive for cumulative OS updates of Windows Server 2016, 2022? Share the link where it is mentioned the ideal free space.
Azure Virtual Machines
My VM is 100 % CPU utilized and is terribly slow.
VM is very slow since yesterday. Unable to access my application.