https://matildes.dev/azure/vm/Recent content in Virtual Machines on Samuel Matildes - Knowledge BaseHugoenhttps://matildes.dev/azure/vm/getvmprofile/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://matildes.dev/azure/vm/getvmprofile/<p><strong>GitHub Repository:</strong> <a href="https://github.com/samatild/azvmprofilefetcher">https://github.com/samatild/azvmprofilefetcher</a></p> <h2 id="introduction">Introduction<a class="td-heading-self-link" href="#introduction" aria-label="Heading self-link"></a></h2> <p>Managing Azure Virtual Machines (VMs) can be complex, especially when dealing with multiple instances and ensuring they are configured correctly. The Profile Fetcher for Azure VM is a script designed to simplify the process of retrieving and displaying detailed metadata about your Azure VMs. This article explains how to use the script and how it can make the task of checking Azure VM profiles easier.</p>https://matildes.dev/azure/vm/serial-console/Tue, 14 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://matildes.dev/azure/vm/serial-console/<p>Azure Serial Console is invaluable when SSH or the network is unavailable. This guide shows how to configure Linux distributions to expose the GRUB menu and kernel boot logs over the VM’s serial port on Azure, fixing cases where migrated images or some distros don’t show GRUB or any serial output.</p> <blockquote> <p>For proactive setup, follow Microsoft’s official guide: <a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/troubleshoot/azure/virtual-machines/linux/serial-console-grub-proactive-configuration">Proactive GRUB and serial console configuration for Linux on Azure</a>. This article is intended for cases where you’re facing issues getting serial console and the GRUB menu to display and need troubleshooting-oriented configuration.</p>