Resize GPU VM to non GPU SKU

Question

We have an Azure VM using the VM size of Standard_NC6s_v3, which is a GPU SKU. We want to resize the vm to a non-GPU SKU. For example, Standard_E8s_v3. There are no options to resize to any other SKUs besides NC**v3. So, I assume it is not possible, but I can't find any official confirmation from Microsoft. If anyone knows for sure, please provide details.

Answer 1

Hi @Tom Maz ,

the status of the VM is Stopped (deallocated) or Running ?

Here it's possible with a Stopped (deallocated) VM to change the VM SKU Standard NV6 to a different VM SKU Series, for instance Standard B2ms .

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Andreas Baumgarten

Answer 2

Hello @Tom Maz ,

Welcome to the MS Q&A forum.

I tried to reproduce this scenario and wasn't able due to my subscription is not enabled for NCS_v3 series. While I am awaiting for my quota ticket to process, are you able to test the VM resize operation via the CLI?

az vm resize -g MyResourceGroup -n MyVm --size Standard_E8s_v3  

What error message do you see there? Sometime, it's the easiest way to get the root cause.
In addition, please make sure you deallocated the VM, as in the running state you will see only SKUs available on the same cluster and in deallocated across the whole region.

Sincerely,
Olga Os