Modern Lifecycle Policy for Azure Services

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For products governed by the Modern Lifecycle Policy, Microsoft will provide a minimum of 12 months' notification prior to ending support if no successor product or service is offered " excluding free services or preview releases.

The Modern Lifecycle Policy for Azure services is a set of guidelines from Microsoft that outlines how long Microsoft will provide support for Azure services after they are released to the public. The policy is designed to provide customers with clarity and predictability regarding the lifecycle of Azure services and the support that they can expect from Microsoft.

The correct answer to the question is C. After a service is made generally available, Microsoft provides support for the service for a minimum of four years.

This means that after an Azure service is released to the public, Microsoft will provide support for that service for at least four years. During this time, Microsoft will provide security updates, bug fixes, and technical support for the service. This gives customers a reasonable amount of time to plan for any changes or updates to the service.

It's worth noting that the Modern Lifecycle Policy is different from the Extended Support Policy. Under the Extended Support Policy, customers can purchase additional support for Azure services that have reached the end of their lifecycle. However, this support is limited, and customers are encouraged to transition to a supported service or version as soon as possible.

Option A is incorrect because Microsoft provides support for Azure services for at least four years, not five years. Option B is incorrect because Microsoft does not provide a minimum of 12 months' notice before ending support for a service. Finally, option D is incorrect because extended support for Azure services is only available for a limited time after a service has reached the end of its lifecycle.