Performance problems in Azure VMs can stem from CPU, memory, disk, or network bottlenecks. Below are systematic steps to identify and resolve them. 1. Enable Diagnostics and Monitoring Why: Diagnostics provide visibility into VM health and resource usage, helping pinpoint the root cause. 2. Check for CPU Bottlenecks 3. Check for Memory Bottlenecks 4. Check […]
When adding a data disk to your Azure VM, the choice of disk type directly impacts performance, throughput, and latency. Azure offers several disk types, each designed for different workloads. To make the right selection, follow these steps: Step 1: Assess Your Workload Requirements Begin by analyzing the nature of your workload. Step 2: Match […]
Virtual machines often need additional storage beyond the OS disk. Azure (and other cloud platforms) allow you to attach, detach, and resize data disks easily. Below are the steps for adding, removing, and updating a data disk in a Windows VM. 1. Adding a Data Disk Steps: Explanation: Adding a disk involves two parts: attaching […]
1. Prerequisites 2. Steps to Configure Azure VM Backup Step 1: Create a Recovery Services Vault Step 2: Enable Backup for VM Step 3: Trigger Initial Backup 3. Steps to Restore Azure VM Option A: Restore Entire VM Option B: File-Level Recovery 4. Best Practices
I have successfully performed a disaster recovery (DR) failover and failback of application infrastructure. Below are some key highlights and learnings from the activity. Overview During the DR exercise, I moved critical application resources from the East US region (source) to the West US region (destination) and then initiated the failback process. Resources Involved Important […]