AzureRetirement
Microsoft Defender for Cloud: retirement in Azure operated by 21Vianet
Retirement date for Microsoft Defender for Cloud in Microsoft Azure operated by 21Vianet (Azure in China): 18 Aug 2026. Microsoft announced the removal of all related features and services in that environment.
Retired , 18 Aug 2026
What breaks
Microsoft announced the retirement and removal of all features and services related to Microsoft Defender for Cloud within Microsoft Azure operated by 21Vianet, with the date 18 Aug 2026. After the retirement date, customers cannot access the Microsoft Defender for Cloud portal or any associated Microsoft Defender for Cloud services or features in that environment. The retirement applies to Microsoft Defender for Cloud within Microsoft Azure operated by 21Vianet, also known as Azure in China.
What to do
Microsoft advises customers to work with their account representatives for Microsoft Azure operated by 21Vianet to assess the impact of the retirement on their operations in that environment. Further details are on this documentation page.
Replacement
Not stated by vendor.
Sources
- Official sourceazure.microsoft.comOfficial
- Additional sourcelearn.microsoft.comOfficial
- Additional sourceaka.msOfficial
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