I have uploaded my vhdx file to Azure as Block blob. How can I create vm from it?

nimi 91 Reputation points
2022-03-31T15:35:30.52+00:00

I have uploaded my vhdx file to Azure as Block blob. How can I create vm from it? Please give me the step by step procedure.

If it is not possible then what is the other way to do that?

If anyone can help me I will be grateful to that.

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  1. Alan Kinane 16,906 Reputation points MVP
    2022-03-31T16:53:40.403+00:00

    Azure only supports VHD files and it would need to be uploaded as a page blob before you can create a disk from the image.

    I recommend to follow the procedures in the links below to prepare your VHD image, upload and create VM.

    https://video2.skills-academy.com/en-us/azure/virtual-machines/windows/prepare-for-upload-vhd-image
    https://video2.skills-academy.com/en-us/azure/virtual-machines/windows/upload-generalized-managed

    1 person found this answer helpful.

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