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How do I enable ports on Azure Virtual Desktop VM ? Should I just enable from VM side or should I enable anywhere else like host pool?
HI Ashitha,
I believe AVD is pretty locked down.
You may need to power up an Azure VM in order to add custom ports.
[https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/prerequisites
I need to connect to a linux VM from the Azure Virtual Desktop through a port. Will that be possible?
I tried to connect to a specific port but was unable to connect
If i have to power up a new VM does it mean like creating a normal VM and not inside AVD?
Could you please explain
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You should check the NSG (Network Security Group) at the NIC or Subnet level and open/close the ports