Azure Virtual Desktop Hostpool properties problem

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Azure Virtual Desktop Hostpool properties problem

YONG-SHENG SHIH 5

As the owner of the subscription, I tried to update the value of the Validation Environment to false, but the "Save" button in the Azure portal was disabled. When I attempted to use Azure CLI, I encountered an error stating that the -n parameter was invalid because the host pool name length was less than 3 characters. Finally, I was able to make the changes using the PowerShell module.

Why can't the update be made directly in the portal, and why do PowerShell and CLI produce different results? I referred to this official document.

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/configure-validation-environment?WT.mc_id=Portal-Microsoft_Azure_WVD&tabs=azure-portal

Anusree Nashetty 4,375 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2024-08-20T07:27:46.14+00:00

Hi Stanley Shih,

Welcome to the Microsoft Q&A Platform! Thank you for asking your question here.

We understand from your query that you are experiencing an issue while trying to update the value of Validation Environment to False by using Azure portal.

The Azure portal conducts client-side validation before permitting changes to be saved. If an issue is detected, such as an invalid value or incorrect configuration, the "Save" button may be disabled to prevent any potentially problematic updates.

The error you encountered in Azure CLI (-n parameter was invalid because the host pool name length was less than 3 characters) while updating the Validation Environment to false indicates that the CLI enforces stricter name length requirements or doesn't handle certain parameters as flexibly as other tools.

CLI and PowerShell are designed with different use cases and target audiences. CLI is typically used for scripting and automation, which may include more safeguards to prevent errors. In contrast, PowerShell, which is more integrated with Windows and commonly used by administrators, might offer greater flexibility, assuming the user is knowledgeable about what they’re doing.

If you have any further queries, do let us know.
Anusree Nashetty 4,375 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2024-08-21T07:15:30.4933333+00:00

Hi Stanley Shih,

We haven’t heard from you on the last response and was just checking back to see if you have a resolution yet. In case if you have any resolution, please do share that same with the community as it can be helpful to others. Otherwise, will respond with more details and we will try to help.
Anusree Nashetty 4,375 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2024-08-22T07:07:54.1333333+00:00

Hi Stanley Shih,

We haven’t heard from you on the last response and was just checking back to see if you have a resolution yet. In case if you have any resolution, please do share that same with the community as it can be helpful to others. Otherwise, will respond with more details and we will try to help.
YONG-SHENG SHIH 5 Reputation points

2024-08-22T08:19:57.4066667+00:00

Hi anashetty, thank you for your response. I suspect that the underlying logic of the Azure portal is the same as that of the CLI, which is why the "Save" button is disabled. If that's the case, Microsoft shouldn't allow users to create a host pool name with a length of less than 3 characters.

Well, at least the PowerShell module works. If this outcome is expected, I have no further questions. Thank you!

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Anusree Nashetty 4,375 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2024-08-20T07:27:46.14+00:00

Hi Stanley Shih,

Welcome to the Microsoft Q&A Platform! Thank you for asking your question here.

We understand from your query that you are experiencing an issue while trying to update the value of Validation Environment to False by using Azure portal.

The Azure portal conducts client-side validation before permitting changes to be saved. If an issue is detected, such as an invalid value or incorrect configuration, the "Save" button may be disabled to prevent any potentially problematic updates.

The error you encountered in Azure CLI (-n parameter was invalid because the host pool name length was less than 3 characters) while updating the Validation Environment to false indicates that the CLI enforces stricter name length requirements or doesn't handle certain parameters as flexibly as other tools.

CLI and PowerShell are designed with different use cases and target audiences. CLI is typically used for scripting and automation, which may include more safeguards to prevent errors. In contrast, PowerShell, which is more integrated with Windows and commonly used by administrators, might offer greater flexibility, assuming the user is knowledgeable about what they’re doing.

If you have any further queries, do let us know.
Anusree Nashetty 4,375 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2024-08-21T07:15:30.4933333+00:00

Hi Stanley Shih,

We haven’t heard from you on the last response and was just checking back to see if you have a resolution yet. In case if you have any resolution, please do share that same with the community as it can be helpful to others. Otherwise, will respond with more details and we will try to help.
Anusree Nashetty 4,375 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2024-08-22T07:07:54.1333333+00:00

Hi Stanley Shih,

We haven’t heard from you on the last response and was just checking back to see if you have a resolution yet. In case if you have any resolution, please do share that same with the community as it can be helpful to others. Otherwise, will respond with more details and we will try to help.
YONG-SHENG SHIH 5 Reputation points

2024-08-22T08:19:57.4066667+00:00

Hi anashetty, thank you for your response. I suspect that the underlying logic of the Azure portal is the same as that of the CLI, which is why the "Save" button is disabled. If that's the case, Microsoft shouldn't allow users to create a host pool name with a length of less than 3 characters.

Well, at least the PowerShell module works. If this outcome is expected, I have no further questions. Thank you!

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Anusree Nashetty 4,375 Microsoft External Staff Moderator

Hi Stanley Shih,

Welcome to the Microsoft Q&A Platform! Thank you for asking your question here.

I tried again in my labs, it is working with CLI script. You can update the Validation Environment Variable to false with the below CLI script. Please follow the steps.

Create a Resource Group

az group create --name RG-DEMO-WE --location westus

Deploy a Host pool

$resourceGroupName="RG-DEMO-WE"

$location="westus"

$hostPoolName="HP"

New-AzWvdHostPool `

-ResourceGroupName $resourceGroupName `

-Name $hostPoolName `

-HostPoolType 'Pooled' `

-LoadBalancerType 'BreadthFirst' `

-Location $location `

-PreferredAppGroupType 'Desktop' `

-Description "My AVD host pool" `

-FriendlyName "AVD DEMO" `

-StartVMOnConnect:$true `

-ValidationEnvironment:$false `

-MaxSessionLimit '10' `

Here is the created Host pool!

User's image Hope this helps! If you have any further queries, please do let us know.

If the answer is helpful, please click "Accept Answer" and "Upvote it."

Anusree Nashetty 4,375 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2024-08-26T10:09:29.8133333+00:00

Hi Stanley Shih,

Just checking in to see if you had a chance to see my response to your question. Please tell us if it was helpful and feel free to reach out to us if you have any queries.

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Anusree Nashetty 4,375 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2024-08-27T06:45:31.4166667+00:00

Hi Stanley Shih,

Just checking in to see if you had a chance to see my response to your question. Please tell us if it was helpful and feel free to reach out to us if you have any queries.

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