How to perform outbound network performance tests from an azure vm to an Internet destination?

Question

From an Azure VM I would like to use tools like traceroute or mtr to diagnose which hops along the path are introducing latency.

Is it possible from an Azure VM to diagnose outbound connections using the mentioned tools?

Answer 1

@Rodrigo R ,

Welcome to the Microsoft Q&A Platform. Thank you for reaching out & I hope you are doing well.

To address your query,

• Tools like Tracert and MTR would not work on an Azure VM for Internet destination.
• ICMP Ping would work provided you have a dedicated Instance level Public IP attached to the VM and destination is capable of responding to the ICMP Pings.

NOTE : ICMP Ping and Tracert would work for private traffic

The recommendation is to

• Use TCP Ping tools such as Telnet or Test-NetConnection or PsPing (with Port)

You can also follow recommendations suggested by Deepanshukatara-6769

Kindly let us know if this helps or you need further assistance on this issue.

Thanks,

Kapil