Auto Start/Shutdown of VM in Azure

I have an Azure PAYG subscription and have a Windows 2016 DC VM in Azure . How can I schedule auto start and shutdown ( say 6 AM Start and 6 PM shutdown )
I can see some runbook scripts . Any documentation on it is appreciated

Sam OZAsked: 2018-11-29

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AlexProject Systems EngineerCommented: 2018-11-29

Task scheduler? Execute shutdown /r /t:10

Regards
Alex

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Shaun VermaakTechnical SpecialistCommented: 2018-11-29

Use Azure Automation
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-solution-vm-management

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Prabhin MPDevOps EngineerCommented: 2018-12-03

From an Automation Account, select Start/Stop VM under Related Resources. From here, you can click Learn more about and enable the solution. If you already have a Start/Stop VM solution deployed, you can select it by clicking Manage the solution and finding it in the list.

In the Start/Stop VMs during off-hours page for the selected solution, review the summary information and then click Create.

Add Solution page, select Configuration.

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