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The gpu virtual machines tag on WindowsForum.com covers cloud and on-premises GPU VM topics, with a current focus on Azure NVv3-series retirement. The tagged discussion explains that Microsoft will retire NVv3 GPU virtual machines on September 30, 2026, after which remaining instances are deallocated, stop running, and lose SLA coverage and included support, with UAE North customers given until January 31, 2027. It identifies six affected sizes and highlights migration planning plus Windows resize risks, framing the change as a service-continuity issue rather than a routine hardware refresh for administrators running GPU workloads.
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    Azure NVv3 GPU VMs Retire September 30, 2026: Migration and Windows Resize Risks

    Microsoft Azure’s NVv3-series GPU virtual machines reach retirement on September 30, 2026, making this a service-continuity issue rather than merely a hardware refresh. Microsoft’s retirement guidance says remaining instances will be deallocated after that date, stop running, and lose SLA...