First day working with Azure. I setup a Linux server and had been adding disks. I found the number is tied to a "A" size. I moved from A1 to A3. This seems to have blown away the /etc/fstab changes, and maybe other things, I am only sure of the fs table. I added the rest of the disks (8 data disks allowed) then redid the fstab file. rebooted and got "connection refused". I thought I had perhaps miscounted so went to A4 (16 disks allowed) figuring I could then take out the extra. Upon further checking I have the correct number of data disks.
noticed even though the dash board says it is running correctly it no longer responds to a ping. No wonder connection refused. I changed nothing but added disks.
Since ssh seems to be the only way in, if it won't respond to pings, how does now proceed?
As I mentioned this is my first day using Azure so I apologize in advance it there is a simple method everyone knows but me.