<p>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.</p> <p><strong>Episode Highlights:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Overview of the VM Repair extension and its benefits</li> <li>Recent updates and new supported scenarios</li> <li>Security and customization options</li> <li>Future improvements and AI integration</li> <li>Practical tips for using the extension effectively</li> </ul> <p>Don't miss this informative episode to stay updated on the latest Azure support tools and enhancements!</p> <p><img src="http://azpodcast.azurewebsites.net/image.axd?picture=%2f2025%2f05%2fadamsandor.png" alt="" width="60%" height="60%" /><img src="http://azpodcast.azurewebsites.net/image.axd?picture=%2f2025%2f05%2fmaier.jpg" alt="" width="60%" height="60%" /><img src="http://azpodcast.azurewebsites.net/image.axd?picture=%2f2025%2f05%2flesliechou.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p>Media file:&nbsp;<a href="https://azpodcast.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/Episode519.mp3">https://azpodcast.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/Episode519.mp3</a></p> <p>YouTube:&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/IcSAN_BJXWk">https://youtu.be/IcSAN_BJXWk</a></p> <p>Resources:</p> <p>Starting point for VM Repair and summary: <a id="menur1lni" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/troubleshoot/azure/virtual-machines/windows/repair-windows-vm-using-azure-virtual-machine-repair-commands" href="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/troubleshoot/azure/virtual-machines/windows/repair-windows-vm-using-azure-virtual-machine-repair-commands" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Repair a Windows VM by using the Azure Virtual Machine repair commands - Virtual Machines | Microsoft Learn</a></p> <p>Specific VM Repair examples, showcasing how to use the new functionality I called out: <a id="menur1lnl" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/cli/azure/vm/repair?view=azure-cli-latest#az-vm-repair-create-examples" href="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/cli/azure/vm/repair?view=azure-cli-latest#az-vm-repair-create-examples" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/cli/azure/vm/repair?view=azure-cli-latest#az-vm-repair-create-examples</a></p> <p>Repair Script Open Source Repo: <a id="menur1lno" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://github.com/azure/repair-script-library" href="https://github.com/Azure/repair-script-library" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Open Source repair scripts</a>&nbsp;</p> <p>Official VM Repair docs: <a id="menur1lnr" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/cli/azure/vm/repair?view=azure-cli-latest#az-vm-repair-create" href="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/cli/azure/vm/repair?view=azure-cli-latest#az-vm-repair-create" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">az vm repair | Microsoft Learn</a>&nbsp;</p> <p>Linux repair script ALAR for some linux love: <a id="menur1lnu" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/troubleshoot/azure/virtual-machines/linux/repair-linux-vm-using-alar" href="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/troubleshoot/azure/virtual-machines/linux/repair-linux-vm-using-alar" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/troubleshoot/azure/virtual-machines/linux/repair-linux-vm-using-alar</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Other updates:</p> <p>New ExpressRoute Metro locations <a href="https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates?id=489411">Azure updates | Microsoft Azure</a></p> <p>Azure Container Instances now supports larger container size instances in public preview&nbsp;<a href="https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/?id=490690">https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/?id=490690</a><br /> <br /> Virtual network TAP&nbsp;<a href="https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/?id=490830">https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/?id=490830</a></p> <p>CAPTCHA for Azure Web Application Firewall (WAF) with Azure Front Door&nbsp;<a href="https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/?id=490854">https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/?id=490854</a></p> <p>Multitenant managed logging in Container Insights&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/?id=488110">https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/?id=488110</a></p> <p>MCP with server-sent events (SSE) with Azure Functions&nbsp;<a href="https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/?id=489433">https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/?id=489433</a></p> <p><!--EndFragment--></p>