Azure Network Policy Manager (NPM) for Windows nodes on AKS retirement date and replacement

Name: Azure Network Policy Manager (NPM) for Windows nodes on AKS retires (Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS))
Start: 2026-09-30
End: 2026-09-30

Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) · Cloud service · retired Sep 30, 2026 (40 days ago)Unverified

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Dates

Checked Nov 9, 2026 on Microsoft's page

Retired	Sep 30, 2026 (40 days ago)
Announced	Oct 7, 2025
Replacement	None named
What it is	Azure Network Policy Manager (NPM) for Windows nodes on AKS was retired on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
Source	azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates?id=500273

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AnnouncedUnverified

Microsoft lists Azure Network Policy Manager (NPM) for Windows nodes on AKS on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) to retire on Sep 30, 2026.

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