Overview
Even with careful planning and configuration, Azure Virtual Machines can sometimes experience issues. This section covers the most common problems you're likely to encounter and provides practical solutions to get your VMs back up and running quickly.
Before You Start Troubleshooting
Enable Boot Diagnostics: Always ensure boot diagnostics are enabled on your VMs. This feature provides console output and screenshots that are invaluable for diagnosing startup issues.
Check Azure Service Health: Before troubleshooting, verify that there are no ongoing Azure service issues in your region that might be affecting your VMs.
Essential Troubleshooting Tools
Azure provides several built-in tools to help diagnose and resolve VM issues:
| Tool | Purpose | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Boot Diagnostics | Provides console output and VM screenshots | Startup and boot-related issues |
| Network Settings - Troubleshoot | Diagnoses network connectivity problems | RDP/SSH connection failures |
| Performance Diagnostics (Metrics) | Analyzes VM performance and resource usage | Slow performance and resource bottlenecks |
Additional Resources
For comprehensive troubleshooting guidance beyond these common scenarios, explore the official Microsoft documentation:
Microsoft Azure VM Troubleshooting Documentation
The official Microsoft documentation provides detailed troubleshooting guides for hundreds of specific VM scenarios, including advanced diagnostics and recovery procedures.
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