Start Virtual Machine on Connect
In this section, we will look at the Start VM on Connect feature. This offers a cost-saving mechanism for organizations as Start Virtual Machine on Connect essentially allows you to turn VMs on when required; when they are not needed, the user can turn them off. Start Virtual Machine on Connect is a great way for you to boot VMs on demand. This can be useful for personal desktops or resources that shut down every evening, as scheduled by the IT department.
The following screenshot shows Start Virtual Machine on Connect in action:
Important Note
Start Virtual Machine on Connect is available for personal and pooled host pools and uses the Azure portal and PowerShell.
We now take a look at using the Azure portal to configure Start Virtual Machine on Connect.
Configuring with the Azure portal
Now, let's look at the configuration within the Azure portal...