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Azure Automation: Python 2.7, 3.8 and PowerShell 7.1, 7.2 end of support

Last day of support for the Python 2.7, Python 3.8, PowerShell 7.1 and PowerShell 7.2 runtime versions in Azure Automation: 30 Sep 2026. Runbooks on these versions may keep running but get no security updates, bug fixes or official support.

Support ended 30 Sep 2026Ended 44 days ago, 30 Sep 2026

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What breaks

After the end of support date, Azure Automation no longer supports the runtime versions Python 2.7, Python 3.8, PowerShell 7.1 and PowerShell 7.2. Runbooks using these versions may continue to run but do not receive security updates, bug fixes or official support. Upgrading is required to maintain support eligibility and continued access to security updates and platform features.

Who is affected

Affected versions

Python 2.7
Python 3.8
PowerShell 7.1
PowerShell 7.2

Matching resource types

microsoft.automation/automationaccounts/runbooks
azurerm_automation_runbook

Fields the check reads

properties.runbooktype
runbook_type

Detected by the estate check from

Terraform state or plan (JSON)
ARM template

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What to do

Upgrade the affected runbooks to supported runtime versions of Python and PowerShell.
Use the support lifecycle resources Microsoft lists for guidance: PowerShell Support Lifecycle and Python Version Support Status.
See Microsoft's Azure Automation runtime retirement policy for details.

Replacement

Not stated by vendor.

Sources

Official sourceazure.microsoft.comOfficial
Additional sourcelearn.microsoft.comOfficial
Additional sourcelearn.microsoft.comOfficial

Last checked against the first source in this list on 12 Nov 2026.

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Last checked 12 Nov 2026 · Added 13 Nov 2026 · Changelog for this item