How to upgrade Azure VM V1 to Azure VM V2

Question

We would like to upgrade our Azure Virtual Machines (VMs) running Windows 10 to Windows 11, however all out VMs are running on Azure VM Version 1 which does not support Windows 11. Is there a recommended upgrade path/procedure to upgrade Azure VM V1 to Azure VM V2?

Answer 1

@Marian Pancik

Two issues here. Azure doesn't support in place upgrades from Windows 10 to Windows 11.

Also, direct migration from Gen1 VM to Gen2 VM is not supported.

• Can I migrate a VM from Generation 1 to Generation 2? No, you can't change the generation of a VM after you create it. If you need to switch between VM generations, create a new VM of a different generation.

The recommended method is to create a new Gen 2 VM and migrate your data.

However, it is possible using the workaround. Download the VHD into Hyper-V on your device and do the upgrade then reupload it back. You can also change from Gen 1 to Gen 2 during this process.

Hope this helps! Let me know if you still have questions or need further assistance.

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