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Preview•Aug 17, 2026

Public Preview: Azure Linux on WSL

Azure LinuxAzure · Compute

Azure Linux on WSL is now available in Public Preview (Beta). Extending Azure Linux to the developer workstation means that teams can now:

  • Validate behavior using production-aligned configurations
  • Reproduce issues more reliably
  • Reduce time spent debugging cross-environment differences

With WSL support, teams can now use one Microsoft-supported Linux foundation across development, testing, and production. Now you can use familiar tools such as VS Code and Git locally, then deploy to Azure targets including virtual machines, AKS, and containers.

Learn more:

  • Read the blog
  • Overview of Azure Linux on WSL

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