Microsoft defines its Azure instance lifecycle, without any info about timing

Microsoft has updated the lifecycle of an Azure instance, without offering any information on how long it takes for an instance type to expire. Redmond’s “enhanced lifecycle” landed in late September in a post that explains the four phases in the life of a cloudy VM: Current – VMs are recommended for new deployments, are available in many regions, and receive standard maintenance and support; Extended – Still supported, but may be subject to usage quotas and unspecified “changes to purchasing