'Start generalized azure VM
I am working on an azure deployment. I am using some templates from github that creates a certain number of VM's based on a 'master image', puts them behind a load balancer, and allows access to them through RDP and ports.
Now, all this is working great. I build my image, then I run sysprep and generalize it, shut it down, and spin up 40 copies.
The issue I am running into is what do I do if I want to update the 'master image'?
It won't let me boot it up, because it says it is generalized. And I am having a hard time setting up a new vm and attaching the OS disk "not sure if this is the right way"
Does anyone have any suggestions? I am coming from a VMware VDI environment, where I would just boot up the master, make changes, shut down, and snapshot and redeploy.
Also I am using the new Azure interface, which I believe is called AzureRM.
Error message: Operation Start VM is not allowed on VM xxx since the VM is generalized.
Solution 1:[1]
Like versioning, you have to create a new VM from the image made before, and then repeat the process again after your changes.
Solution 2:[2]
Well, its not pretty, but it should work:
Spin up a fresh copy. make your changes, then preform the sysprep / oobe process again, finally, generalize & capture.
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| Solution | Source |
|---|---|
| Solution 1 | Filippo Carraro |
| Solution 2 | Nick |