I can't remove a virtual network link

Question

I can't remove a private dns zone because of an existing virtual network link nested, although the console doesn't show any.

Answer 1

Hi ALBERTO,

thanks for posting this, its a tricky one but we'll sort it out ))

first, let's tackle the microsoft way. sometimes the azure portal ui lags or glitches, so try a hard refresh (ctrl+f5). if that doesn't work, go straight to azure powershell or cli. run get azprivate dns virtual network link to list all links u might spot the hidden culprit azure private dns docs.

aha, and if u see a phantom link, nuke it with remove azprivate dns virtual network link. yes, it feels like magic when it works ))

now, general tips that help everywhere... check if u have the right permissions (owner or network contributor). also, this might happen in other clouds too, not just azure. worth looking into if u multi-cloud.

oh and pro tip sometimes the link is stuck in 'deleting' state. give it 30 mins or check azure resource health resource health docs. patience is a virtue, but who has time for that, right? ))

bonus: if u use terraform or arm templates, scan for orphaned resources. they love to hide like ninjas.

let me know if u need more tricks! Alberto, u got this :))

Best regards,

Alex

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Answer 2

My bad. There was a clash between the Private DNS zones and hub DNS zones. The virtual network link creation failed because the zones overlapped.