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Deprecation•Jul 10, 2026

Retirement: Support for Python-2.7; 3.8 and PowerShell- 7.1; 7.2 will be retired on September 30, 2026

AutomationAzure · Management and governance

Starting October 1, 2026, the specified runtime versions Python 2.7, Python 3.8, and PowerShell 7.1 & 7.2. will no longer be supported by Automation.

Runbooks using these versions may continue to run but will not receive security updates, bug fixes, or official support.

Recommended action:

To minimize security risks and take advantage of the latest features and improvements, it is strongly recommended upgrading your runbooks to supported runtime versions of Python and PowerShell.

You can refer to the following support lifecycle resources for guidance and upgrade to latest versions

  • PowerShell Support Lifecycle
  • Python Version Support Status

Upgrading is required to maintain support eligibility and ensure continued access to security updates and platform features.

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