Microsoft Ending Support in 2024
In this article
- Product Retirements
- End of Servicing
- Products reaching End of Support
- Products moving to Extended Support
- Additional Azure Changes
The following list represents products retiring or reaching the end of support in 2024. Upon retirement or end of support, there will be no new security updates, non-security updates, free or paid assisted support options or online technical content updates.
What is Modern Policy and Fixed Policy?
Modern Policy –
The Modern Lifecycle Policy by Microsoft is designed to provide customers with a more flexible and predictable support timeline for their products. Unlike traditional fixed-support models, the Modern Lifecycle Policy adapts to the rapid pace of technology changes.
Key features of the Modern Lifecycle Policy may include:
- Continuous Updates: Products under the Modern Lifecycle Policy receive regular feature updates and improvements, ensuring users have access to the latest capabilities and security enhancements.
- No Fixed End of Support: Instead of a predetermined end-of-support date, products in the Modern Lifecycle Policy are supported as long as they meet specific criteria and remain in active use.
- Cloud-first Approach: The policy often aligns with Microsoft’s cloud-first strategy, encouraging users to leverage cloud services for the most up-to-date and secure experience.
Fixed Policy –
A Fixed Lifecycle Policy, often used in the context of software or technology products, outlines a set timeline for the support and updates of a particular version or release. In the case of Microsoft products, such a policy would specify the duration of support, including the availability of security updates and patches for a specific software version.
Here’s a general summary of what you might find in a Fixed Lifecycle Policy:
- Product Lifecycle Phases: The policy may define different phases in the lifecycle of a product, such as mainstream support, extended support, and end of support.
- Mainstream Support: During this phase, the product receives regular updates, including new features, security updates, and bug fixes. Microsoft typically provides mainstream support for a specified number of years after the product’s release.
- Extended Support: After the mainstream support phase, the product enters the extended support phase. During this period, the focus is primarily on providing security updates and patches. Feature updates and non-security fixes may be limited.
- End of Support: This marks the end of the product’s lifecycle. After this date, the product no longer receives updates or official support from the vendor. Users are encouraged to upgrade to a newer version to maintain security and compatibility.
- Upgrade Recommendations: The policy may include recommendations for users to upgrade to a newer version of the product or migrate to a supported platform.
It’s crucial to refer to the official Microsoft documentation for the most accurate and current details regarding the Modern Lifecycle Policy and specific Fixed Lifecycle Policy for the Microsoft product you are interested in, as details can vary between products and versions, as policies may evolve over time.
1. Product Retirements
The following products, governed by the Modern Policy, will retire in 2024.
| Product | Retirement |
|---|---|
| Azure Data Lake Storage Gen1 | February 29, 2024 |
| Azure Cloud Services (classic) Machine Learning Studio (classic) Visual Studio for Mac | August 31, 2024 |
| Azure Database for MySQL Single Server | September 16, 2024 |
2. End of Servicing
The following product versions, governed by the Modern Policy, will end support in 2024.
3. Products reaching End of Support
The following products and releases, governed by the Fixed Policy, will end support in 2024.
4. Products moving to Extended Support
The following products will be moving from Mainstream to Extended Support in 2024. Extended Support includes security updates at no cost, and paid non-security updates and support. Additionally, Microsoft will not accept requests for design changes or new features during the Extended Support phase.
5. Additional Azure Changes
Below is a list of additional Azure updates, including API, SDK and tools, and feature changes.
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