data loss if I select the Reapply option to a start failed VM

Question

will i loose data if I select the Reapply option to a start failed VM?

Answer 1

Hi @Tony Cometti

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Selecting the Reapply option for a VM that failed to start will not cause data loss. The Reapply action is designed to reapply the VM's state, which is useful if the VM is in a non-startable state due to a configuration issue. However, it's always a good practice to have backups of your data to prevent any accidental loss in case of other issue that you might encounter

If the VM is stuck in a failed state, try reapplying your VM's state before redeploying.

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/troubleshoot/azure/virtual-machines/windows/vm-stuck-in-failed-state?tabs=portal

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