Troubleshooting Common Errors in Azure DevTest Labs

Luca Berton
7 min readNov 10, 2024

Managing virtual machines and resources in Azure DevTest Labs can streamline development and testing, but users may encounter a range of errors due to configuration, syntax, compatibility, and availability issues. Here’s an overview of common errors in Azure DevTest Labs, categorized by their causes, along with troubleshooting tips for resolving each one effectively.

1. Configuration and Permissions Errors

Configuration and permissions errors often stem from access and authorization issues, which prevent tasks from executing as expected.

  • No Hosted Parallelism Has Been Purchased or Granted: This error indicates that the DevOps organization lacks the necessary parallel job permissions, which are essential for running concurrent pipelines. Ensure that parallel jobs are enabled in the DevOps organization settings, or, if you’re working on an open-source project, request free parallelism directly from Microsoft.
  • ScopeLocked: This error occurs when access is restricted due to resource group or subscription locks, which are often placed for resource protection. To resolve this, verify if a lock is applied on the resource group or subscription and either wait for the lock to be released or remove it if permitted.
  • Service Connection Could

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Luca Berton
Luca Berton

Written by Luca Berton

I help creative Automation DevOps, Cloud Engineer, System Administrator, and IT Professional to succeed with Ansible Technology to automate more things everyday