Azure Updates
2026-09-30
Microsoft Azure retired several NVv3-series virtual machine sizes on September 30, 2026. Any remaining NVv3-series VMs are also being retired.
Azure retired the NVv4-series VM sizes listed in the update, effective September 30, 2026. The retirement includes Standard_NV4as_v4 through Standard_NV32ahs_v4 variants.
2026-09-18
Azure announced public preview availability of the Mdsv4 and Msv4 memory-optimized virtual machine series for SAP. The series uses 6th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors and includes advanced security features plus Azure Boost technologies.