You need to move a virtual machine to a different host due to maintenance. Does clicking Redeploy from the Redeploy blade meet the goal?

Redeploying a virtual machine in Azure effectively meets the goal of moving it to a different physical host within the Azure infrastructure. When you use the Redeploy feature from the Redeploy blade, Azure's backend schedules the virtual machine to be moved to a new host without changing the IP address or other configurations associated with the VM. This is particularly useful during maintenance windows or when there are performance issues related to the current host.

The Redeploy process is designed to ensure minimal downtime and facilitate the relocation of the VM seamlessly. It automates the operational tasks needed to shift the VM, meaning administrators do not have to manually deallocate and reconfigure settings – simplifying infrastructure management.

This feature is essential in maintaining the availability and reliability of applications hosted on Azure by ensuring that virtual machines can be moved to healthy hosts when required. Thus, employing the Redeploy function achieves the desired outcome effectively.