Azure VM Status Updating Process Simplified for Your Business

Updating the status of your Azure VMs just got a whole lot easier. With the simplified process, you can now focus on what matters most - your business.

You can automate the status updating process using Azure Automation, which allows you to run scripts and workflows at scale. This eliminates the need for manual updates and reduces the risk of human error.

The simplified process also includes the ability to update VM status using Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, making it easier to manage and deploy VMs at scale. This is particularly useful for large-scale deployments.

By using the simplified process, you can reduce the time and effort required to update VM status, allowing you to focus on more strategic tasks.

The update deployment process is a crucial step in keeping your Azure VMs up to date. To schedule an update deployment, you'll need to open the automation account and select Update Management from the left menu.

You can view the status of past scheduled deployments under the Update Deployments tab, where you'll see a list of upcoming and completed deployments. This helps you monitor the deployment status and determine the success of the update deployment.

To schedule a new deployment, select Schedule update deployment, which will open the New update deployment window. Here, you can specify the name of the deployment, the operating system (Windows or Linux), and the machines to update.

You can select multiple VMs at once or schedule the deployment for specific VMs. You'll also need to select the update classification, which can be categorized by the OS of the VM. The classification types include Critical, Security Updates, and Feature Updates.

To include or exclude specific patches, you can use the Include/Exclude updates section. For example, if you don't want to install a SQL server patch, you can mention the knowledgebase (KB) name under the exclude section.

The Schedule settings option allows you to schedule the update deployment by specifying the date, time, time zone, and recurrence. You can also select pre-scripts and post-scripts to run before and after the deployment.

Once you've specified all the settings, select Create to create the update deployment. You can view the newly created deployment under the Update deployment tab, where you'll see the next run time details and other settings you've configured.

Here's a summary of the update deployment process:

By following these steps, you'll be able to keep your Azure VMs up to date and ensure they're running smoothly.

After you've enabled Update Management, it's essential to review the deployment status to determine its success. You can do this by monitoring the deployment status.

To review the deployment status, open the Azure portal and navigate to the Virtual machines section. Select a VM from the list and click on the Update management tab.

The Update management window will display the status of the deployment, which can be either "In progress" or "Succeeded" or "Partially failed".

Once the deployment is completed, you can view the results of the update deployment by clicking on the Update deployments tab under Update management.

The Machine update run status will be categorized with several fields, including the status of each update, which can be either "Succeeded" or "Partially failed".

To see all the details of the update deployment, click on the update deployment from the available list.

You can also schedule an update deployment to ensure that your VMs receive the necessary updates at a specific time.

To schedule an update deployment, open the automation account and navigate to the Update Management section.

The update Management window will display all the machines connected to the automation account, and you can select the machines that need to be updated.

You can also specify the update classification, include or exclude certain updates, and specify the schedule.

Here's a breakdown of the update classification types, categorized by the OS of the VM:

You can also specify the include or exclude updates based on the knowledgebase (KB) name, such as excluding the SQL server patch.

By following these steps, you can ensure that your VMs receive the necessary updates and maintain a stable and secure environment.

Restoring a VM from a recent backup can be a viable solution to fix a boot problem. If you have a recent backup, try restoring the VM from the backup.

The update process can take a while, sometimes up to 8 hours, depending on the number of updates being installed or rolled back. If the VM is still in this state after 8 hours, it's time to restart it.

Restarting the VM from the Azure portal is the next step. If the VM starts normally after this, you're good to go.