Redmond explains how VMs die, but not when you can expect that to happen Microsoft has updated the lifecycle of an Azure instance, without offering any information on how long it takes for an instance type to expire. Redmonds “enhanced lifecycle” landed in late September in a post that explains the four phases in the life of a cloudy VM: Current – VMs are recommended for new deployments, are available in many regions, and receive standard maintenance and support; Extended – Still supported,...
