Script to install in the VM during configuration

Varma 1,170

I have following script ,

Script includes following steps:

Download respective link ( I have already have got that)
.\WindowsSensor_7.03.17506.exe /install /quiet /norestart CID=XXXXX --GROUPING_TAGS="DOMAIN"

I want this to be installed in the VM. I have not created VM yet, but once I create VM i should see above script should be already installed, is it possible? if yes how?

Sina Salam 3,876 Reputation points

2024-04-21T15:14:42.49+00:00
Hello Varma,

Please, can you clarify: What you written are script steps.

What script language are you using?

Where and what tool are you using to create the VM? (Docker, on-prem)?

This will give more information on how to help.

Regards,

Sina
Varma 1,170 Reputation points

2024-04-21T15:16:55.6633333+00:00
Powershell script.

as soon as VM gets created I want that script to be installed and should software available. I am creating VM manually from azure portal itself
Sina Salam 3,876 Reputation points

2024-04-21T17:53:27.9633333+00:00

Hi,

It is possible to let any script run as soon as VM get's created.

Some factors may apply due to the platform, configuration and OS deployment.

If you have heard about sysprep and OS boot loader, you will understand it is 100% possible.

If you need a full instruction, answer the questions I asked you in full.

But if it is to confirm Yes or No. YES.

BR,
Varma 1,170 Reputation points

2024-04-21T18:01:20.1466667+00:00

Hi Sina,

I answered the questions already

please let me know if I missed something

my requirement is simple of any will create virtual machine from

azure portal, as soon as VM created above Powershell commands should get executed so that we should not login vm and install it

I know sys preparation but that’s part of image creation but that’s not so in my case
Sina Salam 3,876 Reputation points

2024-04-21T18:10:58.4166667+00:00

Hi,

Thank you for your response.

I know sys preparation but that’s part of image creation but that’s not so in my case.

Yes, to your above comment. I used the sysprep as an example to let you know that all scripts can run, it follows the same technology process.

Now, your response made me to understand that you will be create the VM on Azure and you have a script. Those scripts PowerShell scripts and you want them to run immediately the VM is created or boot.

Do you now in need to know how to create your VM and make those scripts to run when the VM is launched or boot?

Hope to read from you.

BR,

Sina

1 answer

vipullag-MSFT 24,206 Reputation points Microsoft Employee

2024-04-22T04:37:27.8066667+00:00

Hello Varma

Welcome to Microsoft Q&A Platform, thanks for posting your query here.

If you're creating VM's manually from the Azure portal and want to execute PowerShell commands on them immediately after creation without logging into the VM, you can use Azure Custom Script Extension.
Ref: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-machines/extensions/custom-script-windows

While deploying the VM from Azure Portal, you can add the Extension.

Store your PowerShell script in a publicly accessible location, such as Azure Storage, GitHub, or any other publicly accessible URL.

Extension Details on the Azure Portal:

Provide the URL to your PowerShell script in the extension settings.
Save the extension settings and proceed with the VM creation process.

Once the VM is created, Azure will automatically execute the PowerShell script specified in the Custom Script Extension on the VM.

By using Azure Custom Script Extension, you can automate the execution of PowerShell commands on Azure VMs immediately after they are created, without the need for manual intervention or logging into the VM.

Hope this helps.
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