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When creating a VM in Azure, does it not load the OS, I tried it with both Win2022 and Win 2016 server

Syed Ali I Jafri 21 Reputation points
2022-12-21T17:40:27.857+00:00

When creating a VM in Azure, does it not load the OS? I tried it with both Win2022 and Win 2016 server. I select create VM and select the image from the required OS image. When I start the VM and connect it via RDP it loads to command line and/or SC config. Can you please suggest what am I doing wrong.

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Azure Virtual Machines
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  1. TP 125.8K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2022-12-21T18:03:20.627+00:00

    Hi,

    Did you install a version that includes GUI? For example, for image try selecting "Windows Server 2022 Datacenter - x64 Gen2" when creating your VM. The core versions don't have GUI.

    -TP

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  1. Lex Li 6,037 Reputation points
    2022-12-24T20:19:38.547+00:00

    If you ever install Windows Server 2022 yourself, you should know that it has two options,

    • Server Core: This is the recommended installation option. It’s a smaller installation that includes the core components of Windows Server and supports all server roles but does not include a local graphical user interface (GUI). It is used for “headless” deployments which are managed remotely through Windows Admin Center, PowerShell, or other server management tools.
    • Server with Desktop Experience: This is the complete installation and includes a full GUI for customers who prefer this option.

    So, in your case, you created Server Core VMs and definitely could only see the PowerShell console,

    https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/evaluate-windows-server-2022

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