Hello, I would like to ask the following 5 questions regarding the OS life cycle of Azure.
- Is there any criterion for launching a new OS?
For example, a new OS might have to be released 6 months after its release by the manufacturer... I'd like to ask there's any kind of constraint on launching a new OS like the example.
- I'd like to know the possible impacts of ending the sales of OS.
When the sale of the existing server ends (in other words, when a new server is created), are there any constraints on the functionality or usage of the existing server?
- When the technical support for the existing servers is no longer provided, are there any constraints on the functionality or usage of the existing server?
- When the support for server images is no longer provided, which of the following three cases is the right one?
(1) Creating a new server with the server image no longer available. (2) It is possible to create a new server with the server image, but technical support is no longer provided. (3) It is possible through the console, CLI, and API.
- Does the SLA specify details about release, end-of-sale, and end-of-technical support of OS?
Thank you ahead for your help. :)