Azure VM Desired State Configuration Extension to be retired March 2028
The Desired State Configuration Extension for Azure Virtual Machines is scheduled for retirement on March 31, 2028. Users are encouraged to migrate to Azure Machine Configuration before this date to leverage its enhanced capabilities. The extension will remain functional until the retirement date, after which it will no longer be supported. Azure Machine Configuration offers native ARM assignment, Azure Policy integration, controlled remediation, multi-configuration management, advanced reporting via Azure Resource Graph, and unified PowerShell-based DSC resource consumption for both Linux and Windows.
- →Retirement of Desired State Configuration Extension for Azure VMs
- →Benefits of Azure Machine Configuration
- →Verifying Extension Usage
Deprecations (1) ›
- Retirement of Desired State Configuration Extension for Azure VMs
The Desired State Configuration Extension for Azure Virtual Machines will be retired on March 31, 2028, and will no longer be supported after this date. Users are advised to transition to Azure Machine Configuration to avoid service disruptions. Resources are available to assist with migration.
Notes (2) ›
- Benefits of Azure Machine Configuration
Azure Machine Configuration offers several advantages over the legacy extension, including native assignment in Azure Resource Manager, at-scale configuration assignment via Azure Policy, user-controlled remediation timing, support for managing multiple configurations on a single machine, advanced reporting through Azure Resource Graph, and consistent use of PowerShell-based DSC resources across Linux and Windows.
- Verifying Extension Usage
Users can verify if they are utilizing the Desired State Configuration Extension by navigating to the 'Extensions + Applications' section within the 'Settings' of individual virtual machines in the Azure Portal.
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/?id=485828
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