Azure Bastion
An Azure service that provides private and fully managed Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) and Secure Shell (SSH) access to virtual machines.
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Unable to Deploy Azure Bastion Developer SKU – Defaults to Standard SKU in Central US
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Lingaraj Mishra
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Hi everyone,
I’m trying to deploy an Azure Bastion host with the Developer SKU in the Central US region. According to Microsoft's documentation, the Developer SKU is supported in this region.
Here’s what I’ve done:
Created a new resource group and virtual network in Central US
Created a standard static public IP address
Tried to create Bastion from the Azure Portal, but the SKU defaults to Standard, and there's no visible option to choose Developer.
Also, I’ve read that Developer SKU does not require the AzureBastionSubnet, which aligns with my needs for a low-cost dev/test setup.
Earlier i could see ask me to enter my VM username and password to connect and which was automatically deplying a developer bastion automatically but now i am missing that options. Also, if i go through deploy manually options,i do not see Developer tier is missing.
My questions:
- How can I force the deployment to use the Developer SKU in Central US?
- Is there any limitation that might override the SKU selection?
- Anything updated by Microsoft recently in last two weeks?
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Deepanshu katara 16,720 Reputation points MVP Moderator2025-05-05T07:17:47.9066667+00:00 Hello , Welcome to MS Q&A
The Developer SKU for Azure Bastion is a lightweight offering ideal for Dev/Test users. It is available in the Central US region, among others. However, the deployment requirements for Bastion Developer differ from other SKUs. Typically, when creating a bastion host, a dedicated host is deployed to the AzureBastionSubnet in your virtual network. In contrast, Bastion Developer is not a dedicated resource and operates as part of a shared pool, which limits its features.
If you are unable to select the Developer SKU in the Azure Portal, it might be due to the specific deployment method or configuration settings. You can always upgrade from Bastion Developer to a specific SKU if more features are needed.
For more details, you can refer to the Azure Bastion configuration settings and Design architecture for Azure Bastion.
Here are some explanation to your questions
Deployment Process: The Developer SKU is a lightweight, free offering ideal for Dev/Test environments. It does not require a dedicated AzureBastionSubnet, unlike other SKUs. Ensure you are using the correct deployment method that supports the Developer SKU.
Limitations: The Developer SKU operates as part of a shared pool and does not support virtual network peering. This might affect your deployment if your setup requires these features.
Recent Updates: There have been no specific updates in the last two weeks regarding the availability or deployment process of the Developer SKU in the Central US region. However, always check the Azure Bastion configuration settings for the latest information.
If you are still unable to select the Developer SKU, consider checking for any specific configuration settings or constraints in your Azure environment that might override the SKU selection.
Please let me know if any further ques
Kindly accept answer if it helps
Thanks
Deepanshu
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Lingaraj Mishra 20 Reputation points
2025-05-05T07:34:04.29+00:00 Thanks for the response. I'm aware of the limitations around the Developer SKU and the deployment requirements outlined in the documentation. I've ensured that the configuration aligns with the prerequisites (region, public IP, etc.), but the deployment still defaults to the Standard SKU—even when using CLI with --sku Developer.
Is there anything else I might be missing or any backend constraints that could be overriding the SKU selection? I'd appreciate any deeper insights or alternative suggestions to troubleshoot this.
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rvinnakota 4,760 Reputation points Moderator2025-05-05T09:21:30.6266667+00:00 Hi @Lingaraj Mishra,
I have checked with the internal team, and there is an outage in the Developer SKU in the Bastion. I will inform you once the issue is resolved.Workaround: We recommend using the Basic or Standard SKU of Azure Bastion to ensure continued secure access to your resources. (About Azure Bastion | Microsoft Learn)
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Venkat V 2,545 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator2025-05-07T06:45:48.25+00:00 There appears to be a transient issue in the Azure portal (portal.azure.com). I also tested the same in my lab, and the Developer SKU is not showing in the normal portal (portal.azure.com).
We will escalate this to the product team to get it fixed and notify the relevant teams once it's resolved. Alternatively, you can also submit your feedback on the MS DOC so the team can review and update it accordingly.
Alternatively, you can use the preview portal: [https://preview.portal.azure.com/], as I have already tested it , and the Developer Plan is visible in the Central US region, as shown below.
If you're facing any errors in the Portal, kindly create it using the command below
az network bastion create --name Venkatbastion-bastion --public-ip-address VNet1-ip --resource-group TestRG1 --vnet-name VNet1 --location centralus --sku DeveloperOutput:
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Reference**: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/bastion/create-host-cliI hope this is helpful! Do not hesitate to let me know if you have any other questions.
I really appreciate your feedback. It’s valuable to us. Please click Accept Answer on this post to assist other community members facing similar issues in finding the correct solution.
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Venkat V 2,545 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2025-05-07T17:18:23.3266667+00:00 Hi Lingaraj Mishra,
There appears to be a transient issue in the Azure portal. I will escalate this to the product team for resolution and notify the relevant teams once it's fixed.
Alternatively, you can create Bastion with the Developer plan in the Central US region using the command below.
az network bastion create --name Venkatbastion-bastion --public-ip-address VNet1-ip --resource-group TestRG1 --vnet-name VNet1 --location centralus --sku DeveloperIf this helps resolve your issue, please click Accept Answer on this post to assist other community members facing similar issues in finding the correct solution.
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Venkat V 2,545 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2025-05-08T04:45:23.1933333+00:00 Hi @Hi@Lingaraj Mishra
I just wanted to follow up and see if you had a chance to review my answer to your question. Please let us know if it was helpful, and feel free to reach out if you have any further queries.
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KapilAnanth-MSFT 49,611 Reputation points Microsoft Employee Moderator2025-05-09T06:41:41.2466667+00:00 Greetings.
Currently, there is an issue with Azure Bastion Developer SKU across regions.
Azure Bastion team is currently working on a fix to address the issue and restore full functionality. And there is no ETA as of now.
I will update this thread once we have a fix.
NOTE : Only Azure Bastion Developer SKU is affected by this, not other SKUs.
The recommended work around as of now is to use Basic or Standard SKU
Cheers,
Kapil.
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Michael Stock 0 Reputation points2025-05-20T11:32:36.5733333+00:00 Hi @KapilAnanth-MSFT , is there any update on the Developer SKU and whether the fix is close?
Thanks,
Michael
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KapilAnanth-MSFT 49,611 Reputation points Microsoft Employee Moderator
2025-05-20T11:44:13.6566667+00:00 Hi Michael , greetings.
Currently, Azure Bastion team is working on a hotfix and this is Severity 1.
And unfortunately, we do not have a public facing ETA yet.
The recommendation from our Product Team is to use Basic or Standard SKU as a workaround.
Once an ETA or regional update or RCA is available for us to share publicly, I shall add it to this thread.
Once again, apologies for the inconvenience caused.
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KapilAnanth-MSFT 49,611 Reputation points Microsoft Employee Moderator
2025-06-10T05:33:47.17+00:00 Hi @Everyone ,
Greetings.
Please refer to Connect with Azure Bastion Developer,
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- The document will be updated once the service becomes available.
Thanks,
Kapil
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