DeprecationMar 20, 2026

Retirement: Azure SQL Elastic query - Shard_Map_Manager mode

Starting March 31, 2027 Elastic query using Shard_Map_Manager external data source type reaches end of support.

Existing workloads can continue to run using Azure SQL Elastic query - Shard_Map_Manager mode, but will no longer receive updates or support from Microsoft.

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Retirement: Always Encrypted with Intel SGX Enclaves
Always Encrypted with Intel SGX enclaves in Azure SQL Database will retire on October 31, 2027 as support for SGX-enabled DC-series hardware is phased out.
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