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The cloud retirement tag covers guidance about services and platforms approaching end of support, with current coverage focused on Azure Virtual Desktop (classic). The featured discussion explains Microsoft’s September 30, 2026 retirement date and the need to move to Azure Resource Manager-integrated Azure Virtual Desktop. It distinguishes Microsoft’s automated migration for straightforward, documented host pools from a parallel rebuild for more complex environments, including extensive RemoteApp publishing, large user populations, fragile access policies, or heavily stabilized configurations. Use this tag to follow practical planning considerations for organizations preparing for a cloud platform transition.
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    Azure Virtual Desktop Classic: Migrate Before September 30, 2026

    Azure Virtual Desktop (classic) retires on September 30, 2026, and most organizations should not treat the deadline as a one-click control-plane upgrade. Use Microsoft’s automated migration for straightforward, documented host pools; choose a parallel Azure Resource Manager-integrated rebuild...
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