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Paul Rowland's avatar
Paul Rowland
Copper Contributor
May 18, 2017

Azure Linux VM, with OS showing as Windows in portal

I have a Linux VM in Azure. The OS shows as Windows and not Linux. I noticed this when trying to reset password. This didn't work, then I noticed the SSH key box was missing. So my two concerns are...
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Sunit Patil's avatar
Sunit Patil
Brass Contributor
May 18, 2017

Hi Paul,

 

how long you have been using this VM?, when was this happen? How many Resounce Grop have you created? 

 

Best

Sunit Patil

  • Paul Rowland's avatar
    Paul Rowland
    Copper Contributor
    May 18, 2017
    Hey.
    I had an existing Linux VM on Azure in a different part of the world.
    I had to remove the VM and move the VHD, then create a new VM in PowerShell. One of the PowerShell switches allows you to specify the type (Windows/Linux).
    The VM created, boot perfectly fine - it's just azure 'thinks' it's a windows machine (even though I chose Linux)
    • Sunit Patil's avatar
      Sunit Patil
      Brass Contributor
      May 19, 2017
      I think in this case you need to connect with Azure Support only,
      • Paul Rowland's avatar
        Paul Rowland
        Copper Contributor
        May 19, 2017
        That was my worry,
        I just think 200 quid for support is a bit extreme :-(

        Cheers anyway

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