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The host pool migration tag covers guidance for moving Azure Virtual Desktop classic environments to Azure Resource Manager-integrated Azure Virtual Desktop. Current coverage focuses on the September 30, 2026 retirement deadline, Microsoft’s automated migration path for straightforward and documented host pools, and parallel rebuilds for more complex deployments. These may include extensive RemoteApp publishing, large user populations, fragile access policies, or configurations that required significant stabilization. Use this archive to follow planning considerations and migration approaches for organizations preparing before Azure Virtual Desktop classic support ends.
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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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