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Hi,
Using Bicep template to deploy virtual machine in my subscription.
Trying to deploy in Resource Group1 lets say, but the vnet is in resource Group2.
They both are in same regions.
But using the Azure bicep template I want to use existing vnet and subnet to provision vm there, but keeps throwing error,
Please make sure that the referenced resource exists, and that both resources are in the same region
Any IDEA ?
You can create a VM using Vnet with a deferent RG. You can test this using the below template.
If above is working, then it has to do something with the bicep code. You can review the json file to get an idea.
Please do not forget to "Accept the answer" wherever the information provided helps you to help others in the community.
Thanks K Sheahan Kularathne,
I am not sure, How ARM (json format) knows/tells the existing resource.
I am using the existing keyword for both vnet and subnet and giving the scope as well in bicep.
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part of my script
//I am using the existing virtualNetwork here
resource virtualNetwork 'Microsoft.Network/virtualNetworks@2022-05-01' existing = {
name: virtualNetworkName
scope: resourceGroup('rg-vnet')
//'rg-vnet' is the resource group where the virtual network is built
}
resource networksubnet 'Microsoft.Network/virtualNetworks/subnets@2023-04-01' existing = {
name: subnetName
scope: resourceGroup('rg-vnet')
}
resource nic 'Microsoft.Network/networkInterfaces@2022-05-01' = {
name: nicName
location: location
properties: {
ipConfigurations: [
{
name: 'ipconfig1'
properties: {
privateIPAllocationMethod: 'Dynamic'
subnet: {
id: resourceId('Microsoft.Network/virtualNetworks/subnets', virtualNetworkName, subnetName)
}
}
}
]
}
dependsOn: [
virtualNetwork
networksubnet
]
Do you have a script for Windows VM and in Bicep please.
I appreciate your help.
BR,
Binod
Hello binod ranabhat,
What the exact error message what you get during the deployment?
Can you share it please?
Also, please check that GitHub discussion comments. I see there is the user with the similar goal and some solution was already shared.
Thank you,
Olga Os.
Any update to the above comment?