Azure SQL Database lifecycle

Retirements, end of support dates and breaking changes for Azure SQL Database, with effective dates and source links.

Last checked 12 Nov 2026

Upcoming: 3
Ended: 1

Upcoming

31 Mar 2027In about 5 months, 31 Mar 2027
Elastic query Shard_Map_Manager mode end of support
End of supportSource
30 Sep 2027In about 11 months, 30 Sep 2027
SQL Data Sync retirement
RetirementSource
31 Oct 2027In about 12 months, 31 Oct 2027
Always Encrypted with Intel SGX enclaves retirement
RetirementSource

Ended

1 Oct 2026Ended 43 days ago, 1 Oct 2026
FSV2-series hardware retirement
RetirementSource