Episode 519 - VM Repair Extension

by Sujit D'Mello May 2, 2025

In this episode of the Azure Podcast, hosts Evan Baslik and Sujit D'Mello are joined by special guests Adam Sandor, Travis Maier, and Leslie Chou to discuss the VM Repair extension. They delve into its capabilities, recent updates, and how it enhances supportability for Azure VMs. The conversation covers practical applications, security considerations, and future improvements, providing valuable insights for Azure users. Tune in to learn how the VM Repair extension can help you efficiently troubleshoot and resolve VM issues.

Episode Highlights:

  • Overview of the VM Repair extension and its benefits
  • Recent updates and new supported scenarios
  • Security and customization options
  • Future improvements and AI integration
  • Practical tips for using the extension effectively

Don't miss this informative episode to stay updated on the latest Azure support tools and enhancements!

Media file: https://azpodcast.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/Episode519.mp3

YouTube: https://youtu.be/IcSAN_BJXWk

Resources:

Starting point for VM Repair and summary: Repair a Windows VM by using the Azure Virtual Machine repair commands - Virtual Machines | Microsoft Learn

Specific VM Repair examples, showcasing how to use the new functionality I called out: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/cli/azure/vm/repair?view=azure-cli-latest#az-vm-repair-create-examples

Repair Script Open Source Repo: Open Source repair scripts 

Official VM Repair docs: az vm repair | Microsoft Learn 

Linux repair script ALAR for some linux love: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/troubleshoot/azure/virtual-machines/linux/repair-linux-vm-using-alar

 

Other updates:

New ExpressRoute Metro locations Azure updates | Microsoft Azure

Azure Container Instances now supports larger container size instances in public preview https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/?id=490690

Virtual network TAP https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/?id=490830

CAPTCHA for Azure Web Application Firewall (WAF) with Azure Front Door https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/?id=490854

Multitenant managed logging in Container Insights  https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/?id=488110

MCP with server-sent events (SSE) with Azure Functions https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/?id=489433

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Episode 360 - Microsoft Solutions with Corey

by Cynthia Kreng January 12, 2021

The Azure Podcast co-hosts chat with Corey on his Azure journey, his favorite Microsoft services, what he saw in our customers digital transformation during COVID and many more. 

Media File: https://azpodcast.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/Episode360.mp3

Other Updates:
Digital event: Explore how data and analytics will impact the future of your business

Azure Cost Management and Billing updates – November 2020

Let us know about your thoughts at https://aka.ms/azpodcastfeedback

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Episode 163 - VM Internals

by Cale Teeter January 26, 2017

The guys discuss some interesting topics around VMs taken from these series of blog posts:

 
 
 
 
Other updates:

Finally – Query editor for SQL Azure in the Azure portal again!!!
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/azure-sql-data-warehouse-public-preview-t-sql-editor/ 
 
Cool new TSQL string functions
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/new-t-sql-string-functions-are-availabe-in-azure-sql-database/ 
  -> SQL Azure gets them first!
 
Blockchain MVA is live!  
https://mva.microsoft.com/en-US/training-courses/microsoft-blockchain-as-a-service-17104
 
Microsoft Unveils Project Manifest, A Plan For Blockchain Product Tracking
http://www.coindesk.com/microsoft-unveils-project-manifest-a-plan-for-product-tracking-via-blockchain/
 
Azure Analysis Services now available in North Central US and Brazil South
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/azure-analysis-services-now-available-in-north-central-us-and-brazil-south/
 
Manage App Service, SQL Database, and more - Azure Management Libraries for .NET
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/manage-app-service-sql-database-application-gateway-and-more-using-simpler-azure-management-libraries-for-net/
 
Modern Data Warehousing with Continuous Integration
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/modern-data-warehousing-with-continuous-integration/
 
Event Hubs Dedicated Offering
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/event-hubs-dedicated-offering/

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Episode 123 - VM Scale Sets

by Cale Teeter April 14, 2016

The guys talk about VM Scale Sets - a neat new feature that let you scale up/down/autoscale your Windows and Linux VMs.

https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/azure-vm-scale-sets-public-preview/

Media file: http://azpodcast.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/Episode123.mp3

Charlotte Azure Bootcamp - 4/16
http://www.meetup.com/Charlotte-Microsoft-Cloud/events/229276524/

Other updates:

DocumentDB: Everything you need to know about using the new pricing options
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/documentdb-use-the-new-pricing-options-on-your-existing-collections/

Tableau Server in the Azure Marketplace
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/tableau-server-in-the-azure-marketplace/

Bot Framework made better with Azure
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/bot-framework-made-better-with-azure/

Blockchain: the catalyst for a collaborative economy
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/blockchain-the-catalyst-for-a-collaborative-economy/


New Entry point for blockchain info!
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/solutions/blockchain/

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Episode 96 - IaaS under Azure Resource Manager

by Evan Basalik October 1, 2015

We are joined by Mahesh Thiagarajan, a Senior PM in the Azure Compute team responsible for the work behind the new IaaS V2 service that runs under ARM. He discusses some of the enhancements in the VM-hosting service and reasons for the new model and how customers can migrate to this new service.

Media file: http://azpodcast.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/Episode96.mp3

 

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