Powershell runtime version support for runbooks - some confusion - not 7.1 but 5.1 supported

BartDecker-8243 175

I wondered why runtime version 7.1 for powershell runbooks isn't supported but runtime version 5.1 is supported?

SwathiDhanwada-MSFT 18,746 Reputation points

2024-02-29T08:52:14.51+00:00

@BartDecker-8243 ~~PowerShell runtime version 7.1 is still supported within runbooks.~~

~~Were you facing any issues when using PowerShell version 7.1 ?~~ The currently supported versions are: PowerShell 7.2 (GA) and PowerShell 5.1 (GA). Since PowerShell 7.1 is no longer supported by parent product PowerShell, we recommend you to create runbooks in long term supported version PowerShell 7.2
BartDecker-8243 175 Reputation points

2024-02-29T09:19:07.21+00:00
SwathiDhanwada-MSFT 18,746 Reputation points

2024-02-29T09:34:33.3466667+00:00

@BartDecker-8243 Apologies for the confusion. I have updated my previous statement. The currently supported versions are: PowerShell 7.2 (GA) and PowerShell 5.1 (GA). Since PowerShell 7.1 is no longer supported by parent product PowerShell, we recommend you to create runbooks in long term supported version PowerShell 7.2
BartDecker-8243 175 Reputation points

2024-02-29T10:10:01.0966667+00:00

Thanks for the swift answer. But I wondered more about why 5.1 is still supported when 7.1 is already not supported. One would think earlier than 7.1 version are also not supported anymore. Must be a logical reason for that which I'm curious about.

5.1 no warning

7.1 with warning
SwathiDhanwada-MSFT 18,746 Reputation points

2024-02-29T10:32:35.1833333+00:00

@BartDecker-8243 As you are aware, Windows PowerShell 5.1 is a component of the Windows operating system. Components receive the same support as their parent product or platform. PowerShell 5.1 is supported as a part of each OS it is a component of, so it's EOL is whatever that EOL is for the underlying OS that it is running on.
BartDecker-8243 175 Reputation points

2024-02-29T10:58:29.9833333+00:00

Ah gotcha, thanks for the explanation

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SwathiDhanwada-MSFT 18,746 Reputation points

2024-02-29T11:11:31.74+00:00

@BartDecker-8243 Summarizing the discussion for benefit of community.

Supported versions of PowerShell within Azure Automation PowerShell 7.2 (GA) and PowerShell 5.1 (GA). Since PowerShell 7.1 is no longer supported by parent product PowerShell, we recommend you create runbooks in long term supported version PowerShell 7.2.

why 5.1 is still supported when 7.1 is already not supported. Windows PowerShell 5.1 is a component of the Windows operating system. Components receive the same support as their parent product or platform. PowerShell 5.1 is supported as a part of each OS it is a component of, so it's EOL is whatever that EOL is for the underlying OS that it is running on.

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