Retirements announced for several Azure Virtual Machine series
Several legacy Azure Virtual Machine series, including Av2, F, G, and Lsv2 series, are being retired. This impacts Azure Batch pools, affecting users who have deployed these older VM types. Customers are advised to migrate to newer, more performant VM series to avoid disruption.
- →Retirement of Av2, F, G, and Lsv2 Virtual Machine series
- →Azure Updates availability stages explained
- →AI-powered Azure Updates discovery with Microsoft Release Communications MCP server
- →Additional resources for Azure users
Deprecations (1) ›
- Retirement of Av2, F, G, and Lsv2 Virtual Machine series
Multiple older Azure Virtual Machine series are scheduled for retirement. This includes the Av2, F, Fs, Fsv2, G, Gs, and Lsv2 series when used for Azure Batch pools. Customers should plan to migrate workloads from these series.
Features (1) ›
- Azure Updates availability stages explained
Azure Updates are available in three stages: In development, for select customers in non-production environments; In preview, for all customers in non-production environments; and Launched, as a fully released, production-ready product for all customers.
Notes (2) ›
- AI-powered Azure Updates discovery with Microsoft Release Communications MCP server
Azure Updates can now be discovered using AI through the Microsoft Release Communications MCP server. This feature helps users stay informed about Azure product and feature updates relevant to their cloud investments. Notifications can be subscribed to for timely information.
- Additional resources for Azure users
Users can find more information through the Microsoft Azure Blog for the latest security solutions, community support for expert answers, and a feedback channel to share thoughts on Azure. Azure is also highlighted as being available in more regions than any other cloud provider.
https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=564774