Azure Quota Exceeded Exception Error even though I am using minimum.

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Azure Quota Exceeded Exception Error even though I am using minimum.

HIMANSHU KUMAR 0

Azure Quota Exceeded Exception: The VM size you are specifying is not available. [details] QuotaExceeded: Operation could not be completed as it results in exceeding approved Total Regional Cores quota. Additional details - Deployment Model: Resource Manager, Location: CentralIndia, Current Limit: 4, Current Usage: 0, Additional Required: 8, (Minimum) New Limit Required: 8. Setup Alerts when Quota reaches threshold.
my region: Central India
plan: Free 1 month 200$ (Standard)

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2025-08-05T19:24:03.4133333+00:00

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Divyesh Govaerdhanan 8,340

Hello,

Welcome to Microsoft Q&A,

The error means your subscription currently allows only 4 vCPUs in the Central India region, but your deployment is asking for 8 vCPUs total across availability zones or instances.

In the Azure Portal,

Go to the Azure Quotas.
Select "Compute" → Region: Central India
Increase “Total Regional vCPUs” to 8 or higher
Submit the request

Approval may take a few hours to 1–2 business days. For trial accounts, requests may be rejected or only partially granted.

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/quotas/regional-quota-requests

If you don't have constraints with the VM Size, try using a smaller size or in a different region that has Quota allowed for your deployment.

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HIMANSHU KUMAR 0 Reputation points

2025-08-04T02:41:53.47+00:00

Azure Subscription 1 > usage+Quota > Total Regional vCPUs > New quota Request -> Shows "Ineligible for quota adjustments.Free trials are not eligible for quota adjustment. Upgrade your subscription first."

can I change Region Instead ?
and btw i'm using the minimum resources still Central india Region Dosen't provides it.
HIMANSHU KUMAR 0 Reputation points

2025-08-04T02:43:40.3733333+00:00

Azure Subscription 1 > usage+Quota > Total Regional vCPUs > New quota Request -> Shows "Ineligible for quota adjustments.Free trials are not eligible for quota adjustment. Upgrade your subscription first."

can I change Region Instead ?
and btw i'm using the minimum resources still Central india Region Dosen't provides it.
HIMANSHU KUMAR 0 Reputation points

2025-08-04T14:46:51.5566667+00:00

UPDATE: i tried different zone but**
Cloud Provider Resource Stockout**: The VM size you are specifying is not available. [details] SkuNotAvailable: The requested VM size for resource 'Following SKUs have failed for Capacity Restrictions: Standard_DS3_v2' is currently not available in location 'southeastasia'. Please try another size or deploy to a different location or different zone. See https://aka.ms/azureskunotavailable for details.(OnDemand)

can you please suggest me the best server that will provide me with the requirements?
'''Summary

14 GB Memory, 4 Cores

Data access

Unity Catalog

Price

0.75 DBU/h '''
Smaran Thoomu 28,225 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-08-04T16:26:20.2366667+00:00
Hi HIMANSHU KUMAR
Thanks for the detailed follow-up and for sharing the screenshots - that really helps clarify the issue.

You're correct:

Free trial subscriptions are ineligible for quota increases, including Total Regional vCPUs.

Even if you're requesting minimum resources, some VM SKUs (like Standard_DS3_v2) may be out of stock in certain regions due to capacity constraints - especially in Central India or Southeast Asia.

What you can do next:

Option 1: Switch to a Pay-As-You-Go Subscription

This will allow you to request quota increases and get access to a wider set of VM SKUs. You can upgrade via the Azure portal: Subscriptions > Select your trial > Upgrade

Once upgraded, you can raise a quota increase to 8+ vCPUs in Central India or another region.

Option 2: Try Lighter VM SKUs that May be Available

Given your requirement of 14 GB RAM and 4 cores, consider trying one of the following VM sizes in regions with better capacity such as East US, West Europe, or Australia East:

VM Size vCPUs RAM (GB)

Standard_B4ms 4 16

Standard_D4as_v5 4 16

Standard_E4as_v5 4 32

Standard_B4ms is usually available in more regions and is commonly supported under low-quota or trial limits.

Note on Unity Catalog:

Unity Catalog doesn't depend on the VM size but requires the right workspace and metastore setup. You should be able to access it regardless of SKU if your Databricks workspace is configured properly.

I hope this information helps. Please do let us know if you have any further queries.

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HIMANSHU KUMAR 0 Reputation points

2025-08-06T08:48:08.9533333+00:00

Thanks!
Standard_D4ds_v5 with West Europe worked !

EDIT* After 2 days it stooped working
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2025-08-06T11:35:15.1466667+00:00

HIMANSHU KUMAR Following up to see if the above answer was helpful. If this answers your query, do click Accept Answer and Yes for was this answer helpful. And, if you have any further query do let us know.
HIMANSHU KUMAR 0 Reputation points

2025-08-07T05:29:24.8866667+00:00

It stopped working!!!
Please provide me with a helpful solution!
Smaran Thoomu 28,225 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-08-07T17:50:02.0233333+00:00

Hi HIMANSHU KUMAR

Thanks for confirming the update. I understand that the VM size Standard_D4ds_v5 worked temporarily in West Europe but has now stopped working again. Given that you're still on a free trial, you're likely facing capacity constraints and quota limitations that are typical for this subscription type. Since free trial accounts are not eligible for quota adjustments and often have limited access to certain VM SKUs depending on regional availability, this can lead to inconsistent availability, even for previously working configurations.

To get a stable experience and consistent VM provisioning, I strongly recommend upgrading your subscription to Pay-As-You-Go. Once upgraded, you’ll be able to request quota increases and have broader access to VM types in more regions. This will also allow you to switch to a different region or size when needed without hitting the same quota or SKU limitations.

I completely understand this can be frustrating when you're just getting started, but moving to a standard subscription will remove most of these blockers and help ensure a more reliable experience with Databricks.

Please let me know once you've upgraded or if you need help selecting a region or VM size that fits your requirements (14 GB RAM and 4 cores). I’ll be happy to assist further.

Looking forward to your reply.

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VM Size	vCPUs	RAM (GB)
Standard_B4ms	4	16
Standard_D4as_v5	4	16
Standard_E4as_v5	4	32

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