Azure-docs: Installation on Running VM

[JustinGalbraith]

Can you install the agent on a running VM and if so, does it require a reboot?
Thanks

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• ID: e2d20271-77ef-4c29-26ed-e6ea015a7c63
• Version Independent ID: ea4abb54-6c4b-7049-f440-853b5a874ec5
• Content: Azure Network Watcher Agent virtual machine extension for Windows
• Content Source: articles/virtual-machines/extensions/network-watcher-windows.md
• Service: virtual-machines-windows
• GitHub Login: @gurudennis
• Microsoft Alias: dennisg

[Karishma-Tiwari-MSFT]

Thanks for the question! We are currently investigating and will update you shortly.

[gurudennis]

Hi, Justin,

Yes, you can install Network Watcher Agent on a running VM. No reboot will be required.

Regards,
Dennis

[JustinGalbraith]

Perfect,

thanks for the quick response

[Karishma-Tiwari-MSFT]

@gurudennis Thank you for the answer. :)
@JustinGalbraith We will now close this issue. If there are further questions regarding this matter, please tag me in a comment. I will reopen it and we will gladly continue the discussion.