Cannot create a Azure VM with Windows Server 2025

Question

Version that i try to install Windows Server 2025 Datacenter Azure Edition X64 Gen2

And the error i get when trying to create the VM.

If i check the link server 2025 is not on the Supported OS images.

"status": "Failed", "error": { "code": "InvalidParameter", "target": "windowsConfiguration.patchSettings.patchMode", "message": "The selected VM image is not supported for VM Guest patch operations. Learn more at: https://aka.ms/VMGuestPatchingCompatibility"

Answer 1

Hi Lars-Dev,
Yeah, it didn't support it before as mentioned by akinbade abiola, but it became available on November 1st, 2024. I understand your concern. As per the information below document, it is available now, so I get why the issue has come up. I understand your point.

Windows Server major versions by servicing option
Windows Server 2025

It might still be partially available because some features are still being rolled out in the backend. According to the documentation, it should be fully available in a few days without any further issues. As you mentioned in the screenshot, What I understand there’s currently a temporary issue with deploying Windows Server 2025 Azure Edition, mainly in some regions. This is due to a configuration change that is still being rolled out. The issue is being resolved region by region, and most regions should be fully mitigated within the next 7-14 days based on your information it will be resolve as they mention date in notice. We’ll also check internally for any updates and keep you informed as soon as we have more details.

Please let us know if you need any further information. Feel free to ask, we are always happy to assist you

If my information finds you well means, could you please accept an answer on my post and give it an "Upvote"👍? This would really help other community members who might be facing the same issue. By doing an accept an answer, it can reach other community member, and they easily get come into conclusion on this issue before installing windows server 2025

Answer 2

The Windows Server 2025 image you’re using doesn’t support VM Guest patching.

To see supported images view the link below:

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-machines/automatic-vm-guest-patching#supported-os-images

You can mark it 'Accept Answer' and 'Upvote' if this helped you

Regards,

Abiola