The VM's in my lab are stuck in a startup loop

Question

I have a lab template with 10 VMs in the pool. I can start the template and connect to it, but when I attempt to start one of the VMs in its pool it stays stuck in the startup cycle for a long time and eventually fails with a VM cannot be started error message

Answer 1

Hi LabTech-3456,
Welcome to the Microsoft Q&A Platform! Thank you for asking your question here.
I understand that you're experiencing an issue with VMs in your lab template getting stuck in a startup loop.

• The template settings may not be compatible with the host or other VMs. Double-check the templates network and hardware settings to ensure the VM is using the correct network and that the settings align with your host's capabilities.
• The host might not have enough CPU, memory, or storage to start all the VMs. Ensure the host has enough free CPU, memory, and disk space. You may need to stop other VMs to free up resources.
• If the issue is specific to one VM or the template, try creating a new VM from the same template. If the new VM starts without issues, the problem may lie in the configuration of the original VM.
• A misconfigured network adapter can stop the VM from starting if it can't connect to the network. Verify that the VM's network adapter is properly connected to the correct network.
• There could be underlying issues with the host preventing the VMs from starting. Check the host logs for any errors or warnings that might provide more information on the problem.

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