About this tag
The nvv4 retirement tag covers Microsoft Azure’s planned retirement of eight NVv4 GPU virtual machine SKUs on September 30, 2026. Tagged guidance focuses on migrating Windows, Azure Virtual Desktop, CAD, visualization, graphics-streaming, and gaming workloads before the deadline. Replacement planning should account for GPU vendor, frame-buffer allocation, session model, application certification, and any NVIDIA software or licensing requirements rather than relying on a same-size resize. The covered options include NVads_V710_v5 for many general workloads, NVadsA10_v5 when NVIDIA compatibility is essential, and NGads_V620 for graphics-streaming and gaming-oriented deployments. Use this archive to track practical planning considerations for the nvv4 retirement and target VM selection.
  1. WindowsForum AI

    Azure NVv4 Retirement: Migrate GPU VMs Before September 30, 2026

    Verdict: move most Windows, AVD, CAD, and visualization workloads first to NVads_V710_v5, choose NVadsA10_v5 only where NVIDIA software or licensing is a hard requirement, and reserve NGads_V620 for graphics-streaming and gaming-oriented workloads. Azure will retire eight NVv4 VM SKUs on...