How to restore a system image?

Prerequisites

Before restoring a system image in Azure:

1. Ensure that the system image you want to restore is available under Compute infrastructure → Custom images.

2. You have an active Azure subscription and permissions to create VMs.

3. You have selected or created a Resource Group, Virtual Network, and Storage options where the new VM will reside.

Steps to Restore a System Image

Step 1: Log in to the Azure Portal

1. Go to https://portal.azure.com

2. Sign in using your Azure account credentials.

Step 2: Locate the Custom Image

               Choose the system image you previously created.

Step 3: Create a New VM from the System Image

1. On the image details page, click + Create VM (usually at the top of the page).

2. In the Create a virtual machine wizard:

   • Basics tab:

     • Enter a Virtual machine name.

     • Choose a Region (ensure it matches where the image is stored).

     • Select an Availability option and VM size.

   • Administrator account: Enter credentials for the new VM.

   • Disks, Networking, and Management tabs: Configure based on your environment or leave defaults.

         3. Click Review + Create, then select Create.

Step 4: Wait for Deployment to Complete

• Azure will start deploying a new VM using the selected system image.

• Once completed, the new VM will appear under Virtual Machines in the Azure Portal.

Step 5: Verify the Restored VM

• Once deployment finishes:

  • Navigate to Azure Portal → Virtual Machines.
  • Select your newly created VM.
  • Verify:
    • The VM status is Running.
    • You can connect using RDP (Windows)

You have successfully restored a system image in Azure by creating a new virtual machine