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Virtual Machine Administrator Login vs Virtual Machine User Login
Two Azure built-in roles that are often confused, compared permission by permission.
In short: Virtual Machine Administrator Login has 7 actions, 4 data actions. Virtual Machine User Login has 7 actions, 2 data actions. Assign the one with less access that still covers the job.
| Detail | Virtual Machine Administrator Login | Virtual Machine User Login |
|---|---|---|
| What Microsoft says | View Virtual Machines in the portal and login as administrator | View Virtual Machines in the portal and login as a regular user. |
| Size | 7 actions, 4 data actions | 7 actions, 2 data actions |
Permissions only Virtual Machine Administrator Login lists (0)
None.
Permissions only Virtual Machine User Login lists (0)
None.
Azure roles use wildcards such as *, and NotActions take permissions away, so a role can cover an action without listing it. Check the role pages for the full picture.
Virtual Machine Administrator Login explained Virtual Machine User Login explained
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