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AVMS – How to schedule shutdown in Azure without Powershell

How to schedule shutdown in Azure without Powershell

Scheduling shutdowns and power on’s of virtual machines in Microsoft’s Azure cloud is an essential task for many businesses. However, learning Powershell to accomplish this task can be daunting for some. Fortunately, there is an easier way to schedule these actions in Azure without the need for Powershell. In this article, we’ll explore how to use the Azure Virtual Machine Scheduler (AVMS) to schedule shutdowns and power on’s of your virtual machines in Azure.

Install and Sync AVMS with Microsoft Azure Subscription

The first step in scheduling shutdowns and power on’s in Azure using AVMS is to install and sync AVMS with your Microsoft Azure subscription. Once you have installed the AVMS tool, allow it to synchronise with your subscription. Depending on how many virtual machines you have in Azure, this process may take some time.

Azure Scheduler Console Screen


Schedule Shutdown or Power On’s in Azure

After synchronisation, click the Virtual Machines Icon in AVMS to see all of your Azure virtual machines. From this list, select the virtual machines that you want to power off or on. Make sure that you check the checkboxes of the correct virtual machines. Once you have all the machines you want to schedule shutdowns or power on’s for, right-click and choose “Create New Schedule.”

AVMS VM Icon

Azure VMS Create new schedule

Select the Virtual Machines you wish to power off or on. Make sure that you check the checkboxes of the correct virtual machines, when you have all the machines you want to shutdown or power on, right click and choose Create New Schedule.


Next, give your schedule a name, select the job type from the drop-down box (either startup or shutdown), and provide a description of the job for easier identification at a later date. Click on “OK” when you’re ready.

Azure VM Power On Schedule 2


Now it’s time to create a new schedule for the action you selected above. Click “OK” to continue. In the scheduling window, click “New” to create a schedule. Choose a date and time for this schedule to run. When you’re happy with your choices, click on “OK.”

Azure Power on Schedule


In the scheduling window, click NEW to create a schedule.

Azure Power on Schedule 4


Choose a date and time for this schedule to run. When you are happy with your choices, click on OK

Azure Power on Schedule 3


Jobs Window

Click OK again on the Scheduling Window to finalise the schedule and the task you selected will complete according to the schedule you have set.

You can view the status of your schedule by choosing the JOBS icon in the Azure Virtual Machine Scheduling tool console.

Azure VM Scheduler Jobs Icon

The jobs window under Scheduled Jobs, details the task name, schedule name as well as the description and time it is to run as well as last run.

AVMS Jobs Window. 2JPG

You can also view the History which will detail your the virtual machines within Azure, the status of the job you created, when the schedule started and completed as well as the job type (shutdown or power on of you Azure Virtual Machines)

AVMS Jobs Window


Email Alerts

You will also receive Email Alerts when the job starts then finishes, also detailing the virtual machines you have selected and their status.

Azure VM Schedule Email


Download the Azure Virtual Machine Scheduler and try it for yourself. There is a free full functioning 30 day trial available now.

Reduce costs and effort and schedule shutdowns and power on’s of your Azure Virtual Machines without Powershell.

 

Azure VM Scheduler FAQ

QuestionAnswer
What is AVMS?
AVMS stands for Azure Virtual Machine Scheduler. It is a tool that allows you to schedule shutdowns and power on’s of your virtual machines within Microsoft’s Azure cloud without the need for Powershell.
How do I install and run AVMS?
Simply download and install the AVMS tool, then let it synchronize with your Microsoft Azure subscription. Depending on how many virtual machines you have in Azure, this may take some time. Once it has synchronized, click the Virtual Machines Icon to see all of your Azure Virtual Machines.
How do I schedule a shutdown or power on using AVMS?
Select the virtual machines you wish to power off or on, right click, and choose Create New Schedule. Give the schedule a name, select job type from the drop-down box (either Startup or Shutdown the virtual machines), and set a date and time for the schedule to run.
How can I check the status of my schedule?
You can view the status of your schedule by choosing the JOBS icon in the Azure Virtual Machine Scheduling tool console. The jobs window under Scheduled Jobs details the task name, schedule name, as well as the description and time it is to run as well as last run.
Will I receive notifications when my scheduled task is complete?
Yes, you will receive email alerts when the job starts and finishes, also detailing the virtual machines you have selected and their status.
Is there a free trial available?
Yes, there is a free full-functioning 30-day trial available now. Download the Azure Virtual Machine Scheduler and try it for yourself to reduce costs and effort in scheduling shutdowns and power on’s of your Azure Virtual Machines without Powershell.

If you’re looking for a way to reduce costs and effort and schedule shutdowns and power on’s of your Azure virtual machines without Powershell, then AVMS is the tool for you. It is effortless to use, and there is a free full-functioning 30-day trial available to download. So, give it a try and see for yourself how easy it is to schedule shutdowns and power on’s of your virtual machines in Azure.