windows azure migrate a VM across datacenters

Question

I have an azure vm (windows server 2012) in data region X. Azure has just opened a new data center in geo region Y which is much closer to me. How can I easily mygrate my VM? Short downtimes are tolerable.

If I blob-copy the VM and then copy to a new container in the new datacenter, I'm not seeing how to attach the VHD as osdisk to a new VM when creating the VM via the management portal. Is this process only possible via PowerShell. Any other methods?

If only possible via PowerShell, pointers appreciated.

Answer 1

You can move the machines (including the blob-storage) as exampled here:

http://gauravmantri.com/2012/07/04/how-to-move-windows-azure-virtual-machines-from-one-subscription-to-another/

He explains how you can attach your disk from the portal as well.