Import existing Azure Local host pools to Nerdio Manager

If you have existing host pools in Azure Local, you can import them to Nerdio Manager. For this, you need to associate an existing Azure Virtual Desktop workspace with Nerdio Manager. Once associated, you can manage the workspace's resources directly in Nerdio Manager.

To import and manage existing Azure Local host pools to Nerdio Manager, complete the following steps:

• Step 1: Assign an Azure workspace to Nerdio Manager

• Step 2: Сonvert imported Azure Local host pools to dynamic

• Step 3: Configure Auto-scaling for imported host pools

• Step 4: Associate imported session hosts with existing VMs

Step 1: Assign an Azure workspace to Nerdio Manager

To manage an existing Azure Virtual Desktop workspace in Nerdio Manager, you first need to associate it with Nerdio Manager.

To assign an Azure workspace to Nerdio Manager:

1. Navigate to Workspaces.

2. On the Workspaces tab, in the upper-right of the screen, select Filter.

   

3. In the Filter dialog box, turn the Unassigned workspaces toggle on.

   

   The unassigned workspaces are displayed on the Workspaces blade.

4. Next to the unassigned workspace that you wish to manage with Nerdio Manager, select the link  icon.

   

5. In the Confirm Action dialog box, select OK to confirm assigning the selected workspace to Nerdio Manager.

   The assigned workspace is now displayed with additional details and can be managed in Nerdio Manager.

6. Select the assigned workspace to view and manage its static host pools.

   

Step 2: Сonvert imported Azure Local host pools to dynamic

Imported Azure Local host pools are static by default. However, in Nerdio Manager, you can convert them to dynamic. This process involves changing the pool type to hybrid first, and then to dynamic, which enables the Auto-scaling capabilities for more efficient resource management, optimized performance, and reduced costs.

To convert a static Azure Local host pool to dynamic:

1. On the Static Host Pools tab, locate the host pool you wish to convert.

2. From the more options  menu, select Convert to Hybrid.

   

3. In the confirmation dialog box, select Confirm.

   The host pool is now converted to the hybrid type and is displayed on the Hybrid Host Pools tab.

4. On the Hybrid Host Pools tab, next to that host pool, select Convert to Dynamic .

   

5. In the confirmation dialog box, select Confirm.

Step 3: Configure Auto-scaling for imported host pools

By default, the Auto-scale option is off for any imported host pools. Once the host pool is converted to dynamic, you're directed to the host pool auto-scale configuration page. To enable Auto-scaling, see AVD for Azure Local: Enable dynamic host pool Auto-scaling.

Step 4: Associate imported session hosts with existing VMs

Associate imported Azure Local session hosts with existing VMs to avoid redeployment.

To associate session hosts with existing VMs:

1. On the Hybrid Host Pools tab, select the imported host pool.

2. On the Session Hosts tab, do one of the following:

   • To associate a single VM:

     1. Next to the session host you wish to associate, select Associate VM .

        

     2. In the new dialog box, provide the following information:

        • Select resource group: From the drop-down menu, select the VM resource group.

        • Select virtual machine: From the drop-down menu, select the VM.

        • Enable the toggle to confirm that you want to associate the selected VM and host pool.

          

   • To associate multiple VMs at once rather than individually:

     1. At the bottom of the screen, select Associate VMs.

        

     2. In the new dialog box, in the Select resource group field, select the VM resource group.

        

     3. Select OK.

3. Select OK.