344 questions
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WSUS on Windows Server 2025 cannot complete initial category sync (invalid update identity, AtLeastOne Prerequisite)
A newly built WSUS server on Windows Server 2025 (reproduced on every patch level from GA through the August 2026 cumulative update, WID, Microsoft Update as upstream, no proxy) cannot complete its initial synchronization. Every attempt fails at the…
Azure Local
asked 2026-09-04T01:56:10.3833333+00:00
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Koji Nakamura
0
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answered 2026-09-04T08:16:42.94+00:00
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David Kind
0
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1 answer
Validation failing at it is showing Provisioning state from previous validation
We retried the Azure Local validation after resolving the issues identified during the previous attempt. However, the validation log from the previous run appeared to be stuck at a particular stage, even though the Azure portal showed the validation as…
Azure Local
344 questions
asked 2026-08-24T15:33:00.5233333+00:00
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Akanksha
0
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answered 2026-08-24T15:33:19.79+00:00
AI answer
2 answers
AKS enabled by Azure Arc on Azure Local — cluster created successfully but stays in "Connecting", azure-arc agents never deploy
Azure Local (2-node), Arc Gateway enabled, outbound via HTTP proxy AKS enabled by Azure Arc (aksarc), cluster deployed into a VLAN-tagged logical network for VMs (separate from the host management VLAN) Arc Resource Bridge (ARB) is healthy — both ARB…
Azure Local
344 questions
asked 2026-08-24T08:22:51.41+00:00
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Ramona Istrate
105
Reputation points
answered 2026-08-24T10:35:58.2833333+00:00
kagiyama yutaka
5,165
Reputation points
3 answers
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
Azure Local s2d Infrastructure_1 storage job sitting at suspended
After a pause, drain, and reboot of one azure local node, the infrastructure_1 repair job is stuck on suspended for 16 hours. After a planned maintenance reboot of a node, all user-facing virtual disks recovered to Healthy/OK status. The only remaining…
Azure Local
344 questions
asked 2026-08-18T14:42:21.8366667+00:00
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Leon CHol
20
Reputation points
commented 2026-08-18T22:31:38.7966667+00:00
Jose Benjamin Solis Nolasco
12,026
Reputation points
Volunteer Moderator
2 answers
Failed to delete Microsoft.Edge/disconnectedOperations resource, no registered resource provider found for location 'westus3'
I have an Azure Local disconnected operations resource (Microsoft.Edge/disconnectedOperations) that was created during public preview with- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/disconnected-operations-acquire However, after GA,…
Azure Local
344 questions
asked 2026-08-05T20:31:58.07+00:00
Alex Smith
1
Reputation point Microsoft Employee
answered 2026-08-13T17:49:55.2033333+00:00
Alex Smith
1
Reputation point Microsoft Employee
1 answer
Azure Local Node - Install Extension Failed
Hi Expert, I am trying to create an Azure Local cluster with Azure Arc Gateway, but the extension installation is failing. I have already verified connectivity using azcmagent check, and all required endpoints appear to be reachable. However, I noticed…
Azure Local
344 questions
asked 2026-08-08T09:17:06.6533333+00:00
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M Luthfi Mukhlis
0
Reputation points
answered 2026-08-08T09:17:28.9333333+00:00
AI answer
1 answer
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Azure Local Warning: Arc Resource Bridge is offline
I have a 2 node Dell AX-760 Azure Local cluster running Solution12.2607.1003.69. Checking the Update Readiness for Hotfix Version 12.2607.1003.71 this morning I discovered this warning: Title ARCVMStack.ARBStatusUnhealthy Description Arc Resource Bridge…
Azure Local
344 questions
asked 2026-08-05T13:24:43.4133333+00:00
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Richard Beyer
136
Reputation points
accepted 2026-08-07T16:52:57.6166667+00:00
Richard Beyer
136
Reputation points
1 answer
Azure Local update readiness check critical
We have recently deployed a 4 node Azure Local cluster, I saw there were updates available on the portal but the update readiness returns critical status and on the "view details" page it only says to contact support, which directs me to this…
Azure Local
344 questions
asked 2026-08-06T14:03:28.6+00:00
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Alex Boisvert
0
Reputation points
commented 2026-08-07T15:31:35.6166667+00:00
Alex Boisvert
0
Reputation points
2 answers
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
After a recent Dell SBE update for networking, I received file checksum critical alerts that will not clear
This is for an Azure Local cluster with two nodes. Last weekend, I did Dell Solution Builder Extension version 5.0.2606.1616 update for Manufacturer 16G-45n0c-Intel, Model AX-760, Solution version 12.2606.1003.205, Services version 10.2606.0.7, Platform…
Azure Local
344 questions
asked 2026-07-24T14:46:31.58+00:00
Richard Beyer
136
Reputation points
accepted 2026-08-07T12:17:47.45+00:00
Richard Beyer
136
Reputation points
1 answer
Update progress -12.2511.1002.502 update failed
We have an open ticket that has not been addressed and we are still asking for updates but no response "Detect known incompatible Azure CLI extensions that should be removed."
Azure Local
344 questions
asked 2026-07-24T20:40:08.9866667+00:00
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Joe Comeau
40
Reputation points
commented 2026-08-03T03:16:22.4433333+00:00
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Sreetheja Adusumilli
965
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
Azure Local update fails during ARB credential rotation with Test-AzStackHciArcIntegration critical error
Hello Microsoft Support / Azure Local Community, I am trying to update an Azure Stack HCI / Azure Local cluster, but the update is failing during the ARB / Arc appliance related update step. The failing task is: Update ARB and extensions The task fails…
Azure Local
344 questions
asked 2026-06-26T08:48:19.09+00:00
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Bart Roels
5
Reputation points
answered 2026-07-30T13:56:17.9666667+00:00
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Saraswathi Devadula
16,040
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
Microsoft Central India Pune postal address
Hi MS team we require Microsoft central india data center address for internal Audit requirement. we have hosted server on CI so need location for Audit.
Azure Local
344 questions
asked 2026-07-30T07:43:31.4433333+00:00
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Satish Sangwan
0
Reputation points
answered 2026-07-30T08:49:34.72+00:00
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Manasa Akula
770
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
3 answers
Azure Local cluster: validation passes 100% but "Recommended updates" shows 0 eligible updates and Azure connection Unknown
2-node Azure Local (Azure Stack HCI) cluster, Dell AX-6515, currently on OS 23H2 (build 10.0.25398.2274), LCM controller v10.2510.0.1126. Previously blocked from upgrading due to a Network ATC comp_mgmt intent failure (PhysicalAdapterNotFound), traced to…
Azure Local
344 questions
asked 2026-07-23T05:45:41.71+00:00
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Uniting Country SA
0
Reputation points
answered 2026-07-29T19:41:01.8066667+00:00
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Adithya Prasad K
1,395
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
1 answer
Azure local SBE update permission issues
When running the latest SBE on one of our clusters we're getting an error on one of the nodes "Type 'SBECopyLocalPerNode' of Role 'SBE' raised an exception". Seems like the SBE folder on one of the nodes the permissions are messed up and the…
Azure Local
344 questions
asked 2026-07-26T23:57:31.1366667+00:00
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MB
90
Reputation points
commented 2026-07-29T13:15:07.2833333+00:00
Jose Benjamin Solis Nolasco
12,026
Reputation points
Volunteer Moderator
2 answers
How to calculate the license for Azure Local?
According to this link: https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/pricing/details/azure-local/ Azure charges based on the number of cores, but I'm wondering if I have a 32-core server but only activate 16 cores, and the OS recognizes 16 cores, will Azure Local…
Azure Local
344 questions
asked 2026-07-29T04:40:47.46+00:00
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Nguyễn Trung Kiên
0
Reputation points
answered 2026-07-29T05:36:21.4666667+00:00
Andreas Baumgarten
132.8K
Reputation points MVP
Volunteer Moderator
0 answers
Join: Microsoft Azure Q&A Champions Program
The Microsoft Azure Q&A Champions Program recognizes and empowers a global community of internal and external Azure experts who help customers succeed by providing high-quality, trusted answers on Microsoft Q&A. The program scales expert led…
Azure Local
344 questions
asked 2026-05-25T23:19:42.2766667+00:00
Ashley Swearingen
0
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
edited the question 2026-07-28T21:41:17.9133333+00:00
Ashley Swearingen
0
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
3 answers
The registry key HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\AzureStack\HciAttestation doesn't exist
I have an Azure Local cluster (version 24H2, build 26100.32370) where Windows Server 2022 and 2025 VMs fail to activate. I noticed the registry key HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\AzureStack\HciAttestation doesn't exist on any node. HciAttestationSvc is…
Azure Local
344 questions
asked 2026-03-02T13:14:00.4666667+00:00
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Robin Lee
35
Reputation points
commented 2026-07-25T18:47:57.9566667+00:00
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Rajab Abdallah CKW
0
Reputation points
1 answer
About deploy Azure Local
I try to deploy Azure Local for 3 nodes, i think i've already connected and registered the on-premises new nodes to Azure Arc. And i can see my 3 nodes under "Azure Arc Resource > Machine". But when i try to create new instance starting to…
Azure Local
344 questions
asked 2025-03-17T11:38:56.01+00:00
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Steven.Yiu@octotech.com
5
Reputation points
answered 2026-07-20T12:44:13.07+00:00
Christos Panagiotidis
3,551
Reputation points
1 answer
Azure cloud shell
Bonjour à tous. Je prépare la certification AZ-104 et j’aimerais pratiquer avec Azure Cloud Shell. Je suis étudiant et je cherche une méthode légale pour obtenir un abonnement Microsoft Azure gratuit ou Azure for Students. Est-ce que quelqu’un peut…
Azure Local
344 questions
asked 2026-07-09T14:21:44.93+00:00
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ANAGO Amèh Justin
0
Reputation points
commented 2026-07-18T02:19:32.32+00:00
Jose Benjamin Solis Nolasco
12,026
Reputation points
Volunteer Moderator
1 answer
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Azure Local: The file system detected a checksum error and was not able to correct it. The file(s) or folder(s) impacted are Container Metrics Table
I have a two node Azure Local HCI cluster on Dell AX-760 systems. I just did the update to 12.2606.1003.205 and I now see two alerts that were not there before the update in the WAC dashboard. One is a warning: The file system detected a checksum error…
Azure Local
344 questions
asked 2026-07-04T17:24:21.1266667+00:00
Richard Beyer
136
Reputation points
commented 2026-07-15T16:37:38.3066667+00:00
Alex Burlachenko
25,120
Reputation points MVP
Volunteer Moderator