The B‑series and Fsv2‑series SKUs are currently unavailable in the Azure Retail API dataset, which means they do not appear as options when creating a new Virtual Machine (VM). We are actively working to resolve this issue.
In the meantime, you can still use these SKUs by scaling an existing VM to a B‑series or Fsv2‑series size.
Who Is Affected?
You are affected if you:
Want to create a new VM using a B‑series or Fsv2‑series SKU
Need to resize an existing VM to a B‑series or Fsv2‑series SKU
Who can do this?
- Accountable and Priviledge members
Workaround Step‑by‑Step Instructions
For New VMs first:
- Create your new VM using any available SKU currently shown in the Azure portal.
- Once the VM is deployed, follow the SKU resizing steps below.
How to Change/Resize Your VM to B‑Series or Fsv2‑Series for existing VMs
- In the user portal, click the three dots (⋮) in the top‑right corner of the VM tile.
- Select Manage and Monitor from the drop‑down menu.
- A screen will appear with a QR code. Below it, click Manage and Monitor [your VM name] — this will open the Azure portal.
- In the Azure portal, open the left‑side menu.
- Go to Availability + scale.
- Click Size.
- You will now see all available SKUs, including the B‑series and Fsv2‑series.
- Select your desired SKU.
- If the selected SKU is not compatible or available, Azure will generate an error explaining why.
- Click Resize.
- Refresh the MyDRE user portal — your VM should now reflect the new size.
For a visual walkthrough, watch this short video guide: