Task 04: Monitor Machine Setup
DOCUMENT CATEGORY: Runbook SCOPE: Monitoring simplified provisioning progress PURPOSE: Track OS installation and configuration via the Configurator app MASTER REFERENCE: Microsoft Learn — Simplified Machine Provisioning
Status: Active
Overview
After provisioning machines from Azure in Task 03, you can optionally monitor the automated setup process using the Configurator app on your Windows 11 PC. The machines cycle through several stages automatically:
- Maintenance environment — Azure Arc configuration in the maintenance OS
- Azure Stack HCI OS installation — The production OS is downloaded and installed
- OS configuration — Network settings, credentials, and policies applied
- Azure Arc registration — Machine connects to Azure Arc with all mandatory extensions
Step-by-Step
Step 1: Launch the Configurator App
- On your Windows 11 PC, open the Start menu
- Search for Configurator App
- Select Configurator App for Azure Local V2
- Run as Administrator
Step 2: Connect to a Machine
- Connect using
<machine-serial-number>.localor the machine's IP address - Enter the local administrator credentials:
- Default username:
edgeuser - Default password:
Password1
- Default username:
The credentials above (edgeuser / Password1) are Microsoft's published factory defaults for the maintenance environment. Change them at the earliest opportunity after initial connection.
After the Azure Stack HCI OS installs, the default credentials change to the administrator credentials you configured in Task 03. Use those credentials for subsequent connections.
Step 3: Monitor Progress
The Configurator app shows the current stage and progress. Watch for the machine to cycle through:
| Stage | Description | Expected Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance environment | Azure Arc configuration in maintenance OS | 10–15 min |
| OS installation | Azure Stack HCI OS download and install | 15–30 min |
| OS configuration | Network, credentials, and policy setup | 5–10 min |
| Arc registration | Azure Arc enrollment and extension install | 10–15 min |
Step 4: Repeat for All Machines
Monitor each machine until the Arc configuration succeeds. The total process typically takes 30–60 minutes per machine.
Validation
- Configurator app connects to each machine successfully
- Each machine cycles through maintenance environment → OS install → configuration → Arc registration
- No errors reported in the Configurator app
- All machines reach the "Arc configuration succeeded" state
Troubleshooting
| Issue | Resolution |
|---|---|
| Cannot connect to machine | Verify the machine is powered on and on the same network. Try using the IP address instead of <serial>.local. |
| Machine stuck on maintenance environment | Check network connectivity. The machine needs outbound internet access to download the OS from Azure. |
| OS installation fails | Verify the software version selected in Task 03 is valid. Check Azure portal for provisioning error details. |
| Credentials rejected after OS install | Use the administrator credentials configured in Task 03, not the default edgeuser / Password1. |
Navigation
| ← Task 03: Provision from Azure | ↑ Simplified Provisioning | Task 05: Verify Arc → |
| Version | Date | Author | Changes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 2026-05-01 | Azure Local Cloud | Initial release |