Issues when creating and deploying Azure resource groups through Visual Studio
Applies to: Visual Studio
Note
The Azure Resource Group project is now in extended support. We will continue to support existing features and capabilities but won't prioritize adding new features.
This article helps you solve issues related to creating and deploying Azure resource groups.
Symptoms
When you try to create and deploy Azure resource groups through Visual Studio, you encounter one or more of the following issues:
- You can't create a new Azure Resource Group project.
- You can't add new resources to an existing Azure Resource Manager template using the Add Resource button in the JSON Outline tool window.
- Errors aren't flagged in Azure Resource Manager template files in existing projects.
Cause
These issues occur when you use unsupported older versions of Visual Studio.
Resolution
To solve this issue, upgrade your Visual Studio installation to the latest Long-Term Support (LTS) version. Upgrading to the latest version can enhance the reliability and overall experience of your Visual Studio environment.