Azure Kubernetes Service's current architecture on Windows Server 2019 and
Windows Server 2022 will be retired on March 27, 2028. Replace your
existing Azure Kubernetes Service clusters on Windows Server 2019, Windows
Server 2022 or Azure Local, version 22H2 with Azure Kubernetes Service on Azure
Local, version 23H2 or later.
Azure Kubernetes Service on Azure Local, version 23H2 or later has improved
capabilities – at-scale deployment, management of Kubernetes clusters using
Azure and
improved pricing. For pricing related changes visit here.
If you're using Azure Kubernetes Service on Windows Server 2019 or Windows
Server 2022:
Azure Kubernetes Service's current architecture on Windows Server 2019 and
Windows Server 2022 will be retired on March 27, 2028. Starting
March 27, 2028, you'll no longer get support, security and quality updates for
your existing Azure Kubernetes Service clusters. Additionally, you will not be
able to deploy, upgrade or scale the current architecture of Azure Kubernetes
Service on Windows Server 2019 and Windows Server 2022. In order to deploy
Azure Kubernetes Service clusters on Azure Local, you need to first deploy a supported version of Azure Local.
If you're using Azure Kubernetes Service on Azure Local, version 22H2:
If you're using AKS on Azure Local, version 22H2, be aware that Azure
Local, version 22H2 will reach end of service on May 31, 2025. To continue receiving updates, we
recommend updating to the latest version of
Azure Local.