Hi fkh​ - Thanks for watching.

External PostgreSQL - Thank you for the suggestion. We will keep this in mind as we plan future releases.

REST API & Automation (and Terraform integration) - We are investigating automation functionality for vMode itself. Hyper-V automation remains through PowerShell (among other methods). We believe this will cover all automation use-cases and enable partners or customers to build out additional integrations as their specific needs dictate. Stay tuned for more on this.

Host Limit - This is our tested maximum. There is no technical limitation that we are aware of at this time.

Hi Arzan_Patel​ - Thanks for the clarifying question. You can perform the following operations with VMs and templates:

• A VM can be converted to a template - The VM can no longer be turned and the files are read-only.
• A template can be converted (back) to a VM - This is a useful option if, for example, you wish to service the template (e.g. updates or other modifications).
• A template can deploy a NEW VM - This option leaves the template in place and creates a new virtual machine with a new name. You can deploy the template to a new virtual machine as many times as you wish.

Hi KevW​ – Great question. First, our goal is to ensure that you don't need to worry about vMode or its components. PostgreSQL should be completely behind the scenes for the operation of vMode – We want this to feel like an appliance. We’ll handle all upgrades, etc. You'll simply back it up and any major backup vendor will be able to provide this functionality.

In terms of complexity, PostgreSQL does not have any prerequisites and requires only the username/password at installation time. Additionally, it can provide the scale and HA functionality needed for vMode which can all be managed directly within vMode in the future.

Hi PanuSaukko​ - Thanks for watching!

Yes, WAC vMode supports disconnected environments though we recommend connecting those systems to Azure Arc (perhaps through a sovereign cloud if needed).

SCVMM: If the customer is happy with SCVMM, they should feel free to continue using it.

However, vMode has built-in support for more modern technologies and our engineering focus going forward is Windows Admin Center: Virtualization Mode.

Thanks for the ask, dingold​!

You're not the first person to ask this question-- it's something we're considering on our future roadmap.

Hi JohnMarlin-CitiGroup​ - When converting from a VM to a template, or template back to VM, the existing virtual machine object's name is used.

When deploying a new VM from a template, you can specify the virtual machine object's name in Hyper-V. Note: The new VM's guest OS host name is not updated and there are some well known methods to manage this from inside the template itself through either sysprep or a script that runs at first boot.

Hi pmwestervelt​ - We are working with storage vendors on integration so you can perform additional storage management tasks right from vMode. Please ensure you communicate your interest and needs with your storage vendor.

We understand why you might want to eliminate passwords for admin accounts. We're considering both Windows integrated logon and direct smart card support in our future roadmap. 

Hey pmwestervelt​, you can download Windows Admin Center: Virtualization Mode Public Preview 2 here. 

You will have to uninstall the other version of Windows Admin Center first before you can install vMode. 

If you would like to learn more about the differences between Windows Admin Center Administrative Mode and Virtualization Mode, please read this blog post.