Can VM1 establish a network connection to VM2 under the current network settings?

To determine whether VM1 can establish a network connection to VM2, it's crucial to understand the network settings that typically govern communication between virtual machines in Azure.

If the answer indicates "Yes," it suggests that VM1 and VM2 are configured in a manner that allows for direct communication. This could be due to several factors. For example, they could be located within the same virtual network (VNet) and subnet, ensuring they can communicate with each other without any additional configuration. Azure's default behavior allows virtual machines within the same VNet to interact freely, assuming there are no Network Security Group (NSG) rules in place that would block traffic.

Furthermore, if both VMs have their Network Interfaces and corresponding NSGs set up to permit the necessary inbound and outbound rules for the types of connections being attempted (such as TCP or UDP), this would reinforce that VM1 can indeed connect to VM2.

In scenarios where VMs are on different VNets, they may need specific peering configurations or VPN connections, but if they are properly interconnected and permissions are granted, the answer would still likely be affirmative.

Thus, if the correct answer is “Yes,” it implies there are no restrictions preventing VM1 from reaching VM2 under the current