How we can use custom iso file for deploying Virtual machine?

Question

Hello experts,

can we create a Virtual machine, using the iso file from our local drive?

As I have to deploy one Windows 7 machine for testing a few things, I have an iso file for Windows 7, but I am not aware if we can use that file for Azure VM or not.

I'm looking forward to a quick reply.

Thanks!

Answer 1

Hi Nidhi Priya,

Welcome to the Microsoft Q&A Platform! Thank you for asking your question here.

Based on your question description we understand you want to create a VM from iso file.

You cannot create an Azure VM from an ISO file. you can only create VMs from VHDs, Managed Disks or Managed Disk Images/Snapshots. If you want to use this ISO in Azure you would need to use something like Hyper-V on premises to create a VM and then export the VHD and upload to Azure.

You may create and customize the virtual machine in your on-premises Hyper-V setup and then export the VHD. Upload the VHD to Azure and create the Virtual machine out of it. Following guide is helpful!

Prepare a Windows VHD or VHDX to upload to Azure

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