Sunsetsby GlyphWindows Server Annual Channel (preview) retirement date and replacement
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) · Cloud service · retired May 15, 2026 (retired)Unverified
Dates
Checked Nov 9, 2026 on Microsoft's page| Retired | May 15, 2026 (retired) |
|---|---|
| Announced | Feb 23, 2026 |
| Replacement | None named |
| What it is | Windows Server Annual Channel (preview) was retired on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). |
| Source | azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates?id=557224 |
Changes
AnnouncedUnverified
Microsoft lists Windows Server Annual Channel (preview) on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) to retire on May 15, 2026.
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