Is it possible to delete the temporary disk that gets created with the VM Size while creating VM Instance?

In Azure, the temporary disk that is created with a virtual machine (VM) is not designed to be deleted. It is a local disk that provides short-term storage for applications and processes, and its data may be lost during maintenance events or if the VM is moved to a different host. The temporary disk is intended for transient data such as page files or swap files.

Since the temporary disk is not a managed disk and is tied to the VM's lifecycle, you cannot delete it independently. If you do not want to use the temporary disk, you can simply avoid storing any data on it. However, it will still be present as part of the VM configuration.

If you need to manage storage more effectively, consider using managed data disks for your applications and data instead, as they offer more flexibility and control over deletion and management.

References:

• Introduction to Azure managed disks
• Delete a VM and attached resources

Hi @Prem Jha

Thank you for reaching out to Microsoft Q&A

In Azure, the temporary disk that is created with a virtual machine (VM) cannot be deleted It is a local disk that provides short-term storage for applications and processes, and its data may be lost during maintenance events or if the VM is moved to a different host.

Reference: https://dori-uw-1.kuma-moon.com/en-us/answers/questions/1324841/remove-temporary-d-drive-from-azue-vm There are specific VM SKUs that have it and others that don't. If you don't want the temp drive, then you have to reprovision the VM to an SKU that doesn't have it.

• How do I migrate from a VM size with local temp disk to a VM size with no local temp disk?