Start VM on connect

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Start VM on connect

Generation IX 0

We have configured start vm on connect, but for some reason a handful of vm's are not starting and have to be manually started through Hydra. We see no errors on the logs.

Vamsi Ram Annepu 645 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-04-09T21:39:48.4733333+00:00

Hi Generation IX,
Just checking if you followed the requirements in the below link while Configuring Start VM on Connect. Which also contains how to enable or disable Start VM on Connect
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/start-virtual-machine-connect?tabs=azure-portal#prerequisites
And we would like to know which hydra you are using as it may be a custom-built tool within your organization
Feel free to reach out if you have any further queries.
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Generation IX 0 Reputation points

2025-04-10T13:34:30.0933333+00:00

Start VM on Connect is setup for a pool host of 84 vm stations, it works but lately 2-4 stations are not starting up when the users are trying to log in on a daily basis. It's not the same stations and or users it's sporadic. It's happening on a daily basis.

We are using Hydra v1.1.0.9 us
Vamsi Ram Annepu 645 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-04-16T00:09:03.63+00:00

Hi Generation IX,
Just checking in to see if there are any updates on your issue.
Feel free to reach out if you have any further queries.

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Vamsi Ram Annepu 645 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-04-09T21:39:48.4733333+00:00

Hi Generation IX,
Just checking if you followed the requirements in the below link while Configuring Start VM on Connect. Which also contains how to enable or disable Start VM on Connect
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/start-virtual-machine-connect?tabs=azure-portal#prerequisites
And we would like to know which hydra you are using as it may be a custom-built tool within your organization
Feel free to reach out if you have any further queries.
If you found the information useful, please click "Upvote" on the post to let us know.
Generation IX 0 Reputation points

2025-04-10T13:34:30.0933333+00:00

Start VM on Connect is setup for a pool host of 84 vm stations, it works but lately 2-4 stations are not starting up when the users are trying to log in on a daily basis. It's not the same stations and or users it's sporadic. It's happening on a daily basis.

We are using Hydra v1.1.0.9 us
Vamsi Ram Annepu 645 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-04-16T00:09:03.63+00:00

Hi Generation IX,
Just checking in to see if there are any updates on your issue.
Feel free to reach out if you have any further queries.

Answer 1

Hi Generation IX,

Please check the Event Logs on both the pool host and the affected VMs. Look for error messages or patterns that might explain why the stations are failing to start.
Also see Health Checks: Run diagnostics or health checks on the pool host and VM stations to ensure there are no underlying hardware or software issues.
Check the Updates and Patches, see that all VMs and the pool host have the latest updates and patches installed.

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