Create a Server Image for a VM Role in Windows Azure
Updated: March 8, 2011
[The VM Role feature of Windows Azure is being retired on May 15th, 2013. After the retirement date, VM role deployments will be deleted. To move forward with your existing applications, you can use Windows Azure Virtual Machines. For more information about using Virtual Machines for your application, see Moving from VM Role to Windows Azure Virtual Machines.
Use the links on this page as a jumpstart to understanding what to consider when creating a custom server image that is uploaded to Windows Azure.
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Articles Overview of Creating a Server Image for a VM Role in Windows Azure The VM Role for Windows Azure is similar to the other roles because all roles instances running in Windows Azure are virtual machines that are running a version of the Windows Server operating system. The difference with the VM role is that you create and manage the image of the server. This section provides an overview of the process of creating a custom server image. Getting Started with Developing a Server Image for a VM Role Lists the steps and resources that you need to get started creating a server image that is uploaded to Windows Azure. How to: Develop a Server Image for a VM Role Helps you to create a server image for a VM role in Windows Azure. |
Tools The Hyper-V role in Windows Server 2008 R2 provides software infrastructure and basic management tools that you can use to create and manage a virtualized server computing environment. How to Use Sysprep: An Introduction Sysprep is a tool designed for corporate system administrators, OEMs, and others who need to deploy the operating system on multiple computers. After performing the initial setup steps on a single system, you can run Sysprep to prepare the image for deployment. The Windows Automated Installation Kit (Windows AIK) is designed to help original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), system builders, and corporate IT professionals deploy Windows onto new hardware. Appendix: Tools and APIs for Virtual Hard Disks This appendix includes information about the tools and APIs that you can use as you work with virtual hard disks (VHDs). Sources of New Virtual Machines You can create new virtual machines from many different sources.
Forums Hyper-V – Windows Azure Platform forums Find the latest questions and answers that involve design using Hyper-V on the Windows Azure platform forums. |
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