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Microsoft Azure Introduces New Virtual Machine Lifecycle Policy
Key points
- New VM lifecycle policy for Azure Virtual Machines.
- Policy covers General Purpose, Memory Optimized, Compute Optimized, and Storage Optimized VMs.
- Defines stages: Current, Extended, End of Life, and Retired.
- Aims to provide transparency, predictability, and guidance for customers.
New Azure VM Lifecycle Policy
Microsoft Azure has implemented a new Virtual Machine (VM) Lifecycle policy. This policy outlines how Azure manages transitions between different generations of infrastructure, platform capabilities, and services. The goal is to offer customers clear information and support for technology changes.
Policy Objectives
The lifecycle policy is structured around three customer outcomes: transparency, predictability, and guidance. Transparency ensures customers understand the status of Azure technologies and recommended paths. Predictability provides defined lifecycle stages and advance notice. Guidance assists customers in modernizing and adopting new technologies, including AI-led tooling for workload transitions.
Covered VM Families and Stages
Initially, the policy applies to Azure General Purpose, Memory Optimized, Compute Optimized, and Storage Optimized VMs. The defined lifecycle stages include Current, Extended, End of Life, and Retired. Each stage specifies Microsoft's investment levels, regional and quota availability, purchasing options, and pricing.
Customer Support and Tools
Microsoft states a commitment to assisting customers in modernizing their workload portfolios. Tools like Azure Advisor and Azure Service Health are available to provide insights into subscriptions and resources, helping identify upcoming VM retirements and affected resources.
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Reporting from
Microsoft Azure has introduced a new Virtual Machine (VM) lifecycle policy to provide transparency, predictability, and guidance for managing VM transitions. This policy aims to help customers plan and adopt newer technologies as Azure infrastructure evolves.