Azure Batch to end support for Windows Server 2016 images
Azure Batch will end support for Windows Server 2016 Marketplace images on January 12, 2027, aligning with the operating system's extended support end date. This change affects specific Marketplace image SKUs like '2016-datacenter-gensecond' and '2016-datacenter'. Users with workloads on these images must migrate to a supported Windows Server version before the deadline to prevent service disruptions. An option to use custom images with appropriate licensing and Azure ESU exists for those requiring Windows Server 2016 beyond the support end date.
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- End of support for Windows Server 2016 Marketplace images on Azure Batch
Support for Windows Server 2016 Marketplace images on Azure Batch pools will cease on January 12, 2027. This includes specific SKUs such as 2016-datacenter-gensecond and 2016-datacenter. Users are advised to migrate their workloads to supported Windows Server images before this date to avoid service interruptions. An alternative for those needing Windows Server 2016 is to migrate to a custom image with appropriate licensing and Azure ESU, as detailed in a linked article.
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/?id=549077
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