From f13272c3082ff76a4bc1fdf82b99fc0460927e5e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: SahithKesireddy <104149012+SahithKesireddy9@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Sat, 29 Nov 2025 18:59:53 -0600 Subject: [PATCH] Revise Windows Server 2019 deprecation dates Updated the deprecation schedule for Windows Server 2019 hosted image. ## Summary This PR updates the documentation for Microsoft-hosted Azure Pipelines agents (`docs/pipelines/agents/hosted.md`): - The brownout period for the Windows Server 2019 hosted agent image is now clearly specified as: - **3rd June 2025 to 24th June 2025** - **2nd December 2025 to 9th December 2025** This change reflects the updated timeline announced in our blog post: [Upcoming Updates for Azure Pipelines Agents Images - Windows](https://devblogs.microsoft.com/devops/upcoming-updates-for-azure-pipelines-agents-images/#windows) - Removed the redundant section link that previously linked to "Windows Server 2019 hosted image deprecation schedule." The information is now directly presented in the schedule section. ## Reason for change These updates follow the new brownout schedule and address a navigation improvement to prevent user confusion. **Reference:** - [Microsoft DevOps blog post on agent updates](https://devblogs.microsoft.com/devops/upcoming-updates-for-azure-pipelines-agents-images/#windows) --- Please let me know if any further edits or details are required! --- docs/pipelines/agents/hosted.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/pipelines/agents/hosted.md b/docs/pipelines/agents/hosted.md index f600b3793fe..155aba89c48 100644 --- a/docs/pipelines/agents/hosted.md +++ b/docs/pipelines/agents/hosted.md @@ -42,13 +42,13 @@ The **windows-2019** image is the default image for classic build pipelines. For #### Windows image updates * [[Windows & Ubuntu] .NET 6 was removed from the images on 2025-08-01.](https://github.com/actions/runner-images/issues/12241) -* [Windows Server 2019 hosted image deprecation schedule](#windows-server-2019-hosted-image-deprecation-schedule) + ##### Windows Server 2019 hosted image deprecation schedule The Windows Server 2019 image is scheduled to be deprecated: * Deprecation start date: June 1, 2025 -* Brownout period: June 3, 2025 to June 24, 2025 +* Brownout period: 3rd June 2025 to 24th June 2025, 2nd December 2025 to 9th December 2025 * Scheduled removal date for Windows Server 2019 hosted image: December 31, 2025 For more information, see [Upcoming Updates for Azure Pipelines Agents Images - Windows](https://aka.ms/azdo-windows)