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Microsoft Defender for Cloud Deprecation in Azure China Announced

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Microsoft announced the retirement of Microsoft Defender for Cloud features and services within Microsoft Azure operated by 21Vianet (Azure in China). This deprecation is due to increasing infrastructure and operational complexity, making it infeasible to maintain expected levels of stability and effectiveness. All features will be removed on August 18, 2026, after which customers will lose portal and service access. Customers are advised to work with their account representatives to assess the impact and transition.

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  • Microsoft Defender for Cloud retirement in Azure China

    Microsoft Defender for Cloud services within Microsoft Azure operated by 21Vianet (Azure in China) will be retired and all features removed on August 18, 2026. This decision stems from increasing infrastructure and operational complexity, impacting the service's stability and effectiveness. Post-retirement, customers will lose access to the Defender for Cloud portal and associated services in this environment.

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  • Customer action and support for transition

    Customers are advised to engage with their Microsoft Azure operated by 21Vianet account representatives to evaluate the impact of this retirement on their operations. Microsoft is committed to supporting customers through this transition period.

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https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/?id=498749

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