Azure retires support for Python 2.7, 3.8 and PowerShell 7.1, 7.2
Azure will end support for Python 2.7, 3.8, and PowerShell 7.1 and 7.2 on September 30, 2026. This change affects users relying on these specific versions for their Azure deployments. Engineers and architects using these versions should plan to migrate to supported alternatives before the retirement date. The announcement also mentions AI-powered discovery of Azure Updates and its availability stages.
- →Retirement of Python 2.7, 3.8 and PowerShell 7.1, 7.2
- →AI-powered Azure Updates discovery
- →Azure Updates availability stages
Deprecations (1) ›
- Retirement of Python 2.7, 3.8 and PowerShell 7.1, 7.2
Support for Python 2.7, 3.8, and PowerShell 7.1 and 7.2 will be retired on September 30, 2026. Users should plan to migrate to supported versions before this date.
Notes (2) ›
- AI-powered Azure Updates discovery
Azure Updates can now be discovered using AI-powered capabilities via the Microsoft Release Communications MCP server. This feature helps users stay informed about Azure products and features.
- Azure Updates availability stages
Azure Updates are available in various stages: 'In development' for select customers in non-production, 'In preview' for all customers in non-production, and 'Launched' as fully released and production-ready for all customers.
https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=567556
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