Netherite, one of several backend providers supported by Durable
Functions, will no
longer be supported after March 31, 2028. For function apps that need the
higher throughput benefits previously offered by Netherite, it is recommended
that you start evaluating the durable task scheduler as the replacement.
Function apps using Netherite will continue to work after March 31, 2028 but
will no longer be supported, meaning you will no longer be able to open support
cases seeking assistance for your Netherite-enabled apps.
Currently
in preview, the durable task scheduler is a new fully managed, high-performance
backend for durable functions. Unlike the “bring-your-own storage"
backends like Azure Storage, MSSQL, and Netherite, the durable task scheduler
is fully managed by Azure, thus reducing operational overhead for the user. Not
only is it highly performant, but this new backend also
provides more features and capabilities such as an out-of-the-box monitoring
dashboard and rich RBAC support.
Recommend action:
Learn
more about the durable task scheduler and start evaluating it for the workloads
that you’re currently using Netherite for. This new backend is currently in
public preview but will become generally available before Netherite’s
end-of-support to allow time for migration. We recommend that you wait to use the
Durable Task Scheduler for production workloads until after it is GA.
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