Check hybrid connectivity before creating an Azure VM in Windows Admin Center

Source facts

Microsoft documents creating Azure VMs from Windows Admin Center both independently and within Storage Migration Service or Storage Replica workflows. The prerequisites include an Azure subscription, a registered gateway, creation permissions in an existing resource group, and an existing virtual network and subnet. The documented network path must connect the Azure VM with the on-premises clients, domain controllers, management computer, and workload participants that need it. Microsoft Learn.

Applicability

Review the versioned workflow and offered VM images in the current documentation before starting. Name the actual workload and its source, destination, and management participants. Distinguish creating a new VM from migrating an existing VM image.

DSE recommendation

Prepare a reachability checklist for each required participant before opening the VM creation wizard. Have the Azure owner verify the selected subscription, resource group, network, and permission scope. Ask the workload owner to approve destination sizing and storage assumptions. Record the intended domain-join behavior and an operational contact for correcting a failed deployment without creating an untracked replacement.

Verification

In a pilot, verify the created VM identity, selected resources, required routes, and workload-specific communication. Compare the outcome with the requested configuration, including any automatically created storage or role settings. Continue to the migration or replication workflow only after its participating systems can complete the required test transactions.

Official references

Microsoft Learn: Deploy Azure Virtual Machines using Windows Admin Center. Source reviewed September 8, 2026.