Trying to test ASHCIOS 23H2 on VMs but deployment keeps failing

Gareth Jamieson 0 Reputation points
2023-12-15T10:03:06.08+00:00

I'm trying to use a virtual machine install on 23H2 to validate and test the new 23H2 deployment workflows and features.

the cloud deployment keeps failing at various steps but mainly around networking (best guess is becuase virtual adapters do not support rdma and atc is getting hung up)

anyone got a guide or workaround for testing 23H2 using Vms?

Thanks

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  1. Trent Helms - MSFT 2,536 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
    2024-01-03T16:44:01.92+00:00

    Hi,

    We do not currently have an official guide on how to deploy Azure Stack HCI 23H2 using a virtualized environment. However, we have had some reports this has successfully been done using the ARM template deployment method and setting overrides for Network ATC to turn off RDMA on the adapters. An example of what the override would look like can be found below:

              },
          "overrideAdapterProperty": true,
          "adapterPropertyOverrides": {
            "jumboPacket": "",
            "networkDirect": "Disabled",
            "networkDirectTechnology": ""
          }

    Our product team is aware of this ask from our customers and the community, and they are looking into possible solutions. Of course, even if any official documentation is released, keep in mind that Azure Stack HCI is not supported for production when installed in virtual environments - this is only for testing purposes.

    More information on deploying Azure Stack HCI 23H2 from an ARM template can be found here - Deploy an Azure Stack HCI, version 23H2 via Azure Resource Manager deployment template (preview)

    Hope this helps!

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