Windows Server on Azure Issues

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Windows Server on Azure Issues

1nf1n1t3 46

Whenever I spin up a Windows Server data center I have issues using the CLI to download/install and cannot install most things using Internet explorer. I cannot install Edge or IDEs etc. This may be a simple thing as I'm new to this. I try to get WSL downloaded through the cli and it will not work. I turn off the ie advanced security settings in Server Manager so I do not get issues with that security pop up every time however I seem to be missing something here. I was expecting a similar experience in this respect to something like Windows 10. Are there some dependencies required to use a windows server vm in azure normally or some security settings I need to turn off? Am I using the wrong image?

prmanhas-MSFT 17,946 Reputation points Microsoft Employee Moderator

2021-02-26T08:48:57.887+00:00

@1nf1n1t3 Any updates on the issue?

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prmanhas-MSFT 17,946 Reputation points Microsoft Employee Moderator

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Answer 1

Andreas Baumgarten 123.5K MVP Volunteer Moderator

Hi @1nf1n1t3 ,

After deploying a Windows Server 2019 or 2016 in Azure I am connecting via RDP and I am able to do everything (after turning of the IE adv. security settings ;-) ) like on a on-premises Windows Server.
For me there is no difference with downloads in IE/Chrome/Firefox. Using PowerShell is possible without any problem. Not sure what you mean with CLI.

I am using the Windows Server images from Microsoft.
Which images did you choose?

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1nf1n1t3 46 Reputation points

2021-02-22T23:40:36.847+00:00

I am using windows server 2019 data center for msft as well as the with containers option. This may be an issue of me being used to working only on windows 10 or windows servers that were imaged and configured differently at the enterprise level, as I typically do not deploy a windows server vm myself to use. This does present a follow up question of why the OS build are all old. For instance WSL 2 requires a higher build than the 17.xx all the windows servers are on.

Answer 2

Hi @1nf1n1t3 ,
Is there any reason or requirement you picked the "Windows Server 2019 with Container" image?
I would recommend to use the "normal" Windows Server 2019 image.

To get a list of all Windows Server 2019 images with available versions you can get this in PowerShell (Az module required).
Just change the location to your needs.

$locName = "westus"  
$offerName="WindowsServer"  
$pubName = "MicrosoftWindowsServer"  
$sku = "2019-Datacenter"  
Get-AzVMImage -Location $locName -PublisherName $pubName -Offer $offerName -Sku $sku  | select skus,version

Result should look like this:
Skus ------------- Version

2019-Datacenter 17763.1039.2002091844
2019-Datacenter 17763.1098.2003062342
2019-Datacenter 17763.1158.2004131759
2019-Datacenter 17763.1217.2005081535
2019-Datacenter 17763.1282.2006061952
2019-Datacenter 17763.1339.2007101755
2019-Datacenter 17763.1397.2008070242
2019-Datacenter 17763.1457.2009030514
2019-Datacenter 17763.1518.2010132039
2019-Datacenter 17763.1577.2011031610
2019-Datacenter 17763.1579.2011180054
2019-Datacenter 17763.1637.2012040632
2019-Datacenter 17763.1697.2101090203
2019-Datacenter 17763.1757.2102060435
2019-Datacenter 2019.0.20181107
2019-Datacenter 2019.0.20181122
2019-Datacenter 2019.0.20181218
2019-Datacenter 2019.0.20190115
2019-Datacenter 2019.0.20190214
2019-Datacenter 2019.0.20190314
2019-Datacenter 2019.0.20190410

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1nf1n1t3 46 Reputation points

2021-02-23T02:44:34.873+00:00

Thank you this is useful information last question how can I get the latest data center versions? Because all the ones I have tested thus far are 17xxx by default when I deploy and I need at least 1809 to use WSL 2.
Andreas Baumgarten 123.5K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator

2021-02-23T08:03:52.147+00:00

I think. you are mixing the Version and Build information of Windows Server 2019 Datacenter.

Here you can see the build and version of a fully patched and updated Windows Server 2019 Datacenter in Azure:

So it's Version 1809 Build 17763.1790

The latest Build of Windows Server 2019 Datacenter image in Azure (today) is 17763.1757.2102060435 -> from 2021-02-06

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Answer 3

JessicaH-MSFT 251 Microsoft Employee

@1nf1n1t3

I'd like to piggyback off of Andreas question for you above and also ask if you're seeing any errors when you attempt the downloads from either command line or in the browser. If so, please let us know what errors you're receiving.

1nf1n1t3 46 Reputation points

2021-02-22T23:44:17.447+00:00

I do not see any errors. The first time I try to download a program the dialogue box appears as with a yes or no and an icon that just has a blank paper as if there is no corresponding program and all subsequent attempts there is no response. Try downloading VS code or edge from IE.. Also please see my response regarding old OS builds where WSL 2 wont even work.

Answer 4

Anonymous

Its doubtful you'll be able to install it on the GUI LTSC version of Server 2019
https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/WSL/issues/678

https://www.thomasmaurer.ch/2019/08/how-to-install-wsl-2-on-windows-server/

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