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Upload VHD file to Azure DevTest Labs using PowerShell |
This article provides a walkthrough that shows you how to upload a VHD file to Azure DevTest Labs using PowerShell. |
how-to |
rosemalcolm |
RoseHJM |
06/26/2020 |
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In Azure DevTest Labs, VHD files can be used to create custom images, which are used to provision virtual machines. The following steps walk you through using PowerShell to upload a VHD file to a lab's storage account. Once you've uploaded your VHD file, the Next steps section lists some articles that illustrate how to create a custom image from the uploaded VHD file. For more information about disks and VHDs in Azure, see Introduction to managed disks
The following steps walk you through uploading a VHD file to Azure DevTest Labs using PowerShell.
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Sign in to the Azure portal.
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Select All services, and then select DevTest Labs from the list.
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From the list of labs, select the desired lab.
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On the lab's blade, select Configuration.
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On the lab Configuration blade, select Custom images (VHDs).
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On the Custom images blade, Select +Add.
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On the Custom image blade, select VHD.
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On the VHD blade, select Upload a VHD using PowerShell.
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On the Upload an image using PowerShell blade, copy the generated PowerShell script to a text editor.
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Modify the LocalFilePath parameter of the Add-AzureVhd cmdlet to point to the location of the VHD file you want to upload.
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At a PowerShell prompt, run the Add-AzureVhd cmdlet (with the modified LocalFilePath parameter).
Warning
The process of uploading a VHD file can be lengthy depending on the size of the VHD file and your connection speed.