Restarting a Virtual Machine (VM) in Azure is a common operation used for troubleshooting or applying configurations. While the exact interface might vary slightly depending on the specific Azure service or environment you are using (like a lab environment versus the standard Azure portal), the core action involves selecting the VM and initiating the restart command.
Based on the provided reference describing the process within a lab environment, you can restart a VM by following these steps:
- Select the Lab: Start by locating and selecting the specific lab environment that contains the VM you need to restart.
- Navigate to My Virtual Machines: In the left-hand navigation panel within the selected lab, find and choose the My Virtual Machines option.
- Select the Running VM: From the list of virtual machines presented, identify the desired VM. Ensure it is currently in a running state, as indicated in the list. Select the specific VM.
- Initiate Restart: With the VM selected, look at the top of the VM management pane that appears. You will find various actions available. Select the Restart action button.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1. Find Lab | Select the lab containing the VM |
| 2. Access VMs | Go to My Virtual Machines in the left panel |
| 3. Choose VM | Select the specific running VM from the list |
| 4. Restart Command | Click Restart at the top of the pane |
Following these steps, as described in the reference (From the list of labs, select the lab that includes the VM you want to restart. In the left panel, select My Virtual Machines. From the list of VMs, select a running VM. At the top of the VM management pane, select Restart.), will initiate the process to shut down and then restart your selected Azure VM within that lab environment. This is a straightforward way to refresh the VM's state.
