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articles/automation/automation-dsc-extension-history.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: Work with Azure Desired State Configuration extension version history
 description: This article shares version history information for the Desired State Configuration (DSC) extension in Azure.
-ms.date: 11/17/2025
+ms.date: 03/05/2026
 keywords: dsc, powershell, azure, extension
 services: automation
 ms.subservice: desired-state-config
@@ -23,6 +23,8 @@ This article provides information about each version of the Azure DSC VM extensi
 
 ## Latest version
 
+[!INCLUDE [end-of-support-notes-windows-server-2008.md](../../includes/end-of-support-notes-windows-server-2008.md)]
+
 ### Version 2.83
 
 - **Release date:**
@@ -270,7 +272,7 @@ This article provides information about each version of the Azure DSC VM extensi
 - **Remarks:** This version uses DSC as included in Windows Server 2016 Technical Preview; for other
   Windows OSs, it installs the [Windows Management Framework 5.0 RTM](https://devblogs.microsoft.com/powershell/windows-management-framework-wmf-5-0-rtm-is-now-available-via-the-microsoft-update-catalog/) (installing WMF requires a reboot).
 - **New features:**
-  - Make telemetry non-blocking when an error occurs during telemetry hotfix download (known Azure DNS issue) or during install.
+  - Make telemetry nonblocking when an error occurs during telemetry hotfix download (known Azure DNS issue) or during install.
   - Fix for the intermittent issue where extension stops processing configuration after a reboot. This was causing the DSC extension to remain in 'transitioning' state.
   - Minor other fixes and improvements were added.
 
@@ -301,7 +303,7 @@ This article provides information about each version of the Azure DSC VM extensi
   Windows OSs, it installs the [Windows Management Framework 5.0 RTM](https://devblogs.microsoft.com/powershell/windows-management-framework-wmf-5-0-rtm-is-now-available-via-the-microsoft-update-catalog/) (installing WMF requires a reboot).
 - **New features:**
   - Improvement in error handling and other minor bug fixes.
-  - New property in DSC extension settings. `ForcePullAndApply` in AdvancedOptions is added to enable the DSC extension enact DSC configurations when the refresh mode is Pull (as opposed to the default Push mode). For more information about the DSC extension settings, refer to [this blog](https://devblogs.microsoft.com/powershell/arm-dsc-extension-settings/).
+  - New property in DSC extension settings. `ForcePullAndApply` in AdvancedOptions is added to enable the DSC extension enact DSC configurations when the refresh mode is Pull (as opposed to the default Push mode). For more information about the DSC extension settings, see [this blog](https://devblogs.microsoft.com/powershell/arm-dsc-extension-settings/).
 
 ### Version 2.15
 

articles/automation/automation-dsc-overview.md

@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ keywords: powershell dsc, desired state configuration, powershell dsc azure
 services: automation
 ms.service: azure-automation
 ms.subservice: desired-state-config
-ms.date: 11/17/2025
+ms.date: 03/05/2026
 ms.topic: overview
 ms.author: v-rochak2
 author: RochakSingh-blr
@@ -61,6 +61,8 @@ Consider the requirements in this section when using Azure Automation State Conf
 
 ### Operating system requirements
 
+[!INCLUDE [end-of-support-notes-windows-server-2008.md](../../includes/end-of-support-notes-windows-server-2008.md)]
+
 For nodes running Windows, the following versions are supported:
 
 - Windows Server 2022

articles/automation/automation-managing-data.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: Azure Automation data security
 description: This article helps you learn how Azure Automation protects your privacy and secures your data.
 services: automation
 ms.subservice: shared-capabilities
-ms.date: 11/17/2025
+ms.date: 03/05/2026
 ms.topic: overview
 ms.custom:
 ms.service: azure-automation
@@ -80,6 +80,8 @@ else:
 
 ### Platform-specific guidance
 
+[!INCLUDE [end-of-support-notes-windows-server-2008.md](../../includes/end-of-support-notes-windows-server-2008.md)]
+
 |Platform/Language | Support | More Information |
 | --- | --- | --- |
 |Linux | Linux distributions tend to rely on [OpenSSL](https://www.openssl.org) for TLS 1.2 support.  | Check the [OpenSSL Changelog](https://www.openssl.org/news/changelog.html) to confirm your version of OpenSSL is supported.|

articles/automation/migrate-existing-agent-based-hybrid-worker-to-extension-based-workers.md

@@ -1,9 +1,9 @@
 ---
-title: Migrate an existing agent-based hybrid workers to extension-based-workers in Azure Automation
+title: Migrate existing agent-based hybrid workers to extension-based-workers in Azure Automation
 description: This article provides information on how to migrate an existing agent-based hybrid worker to extension based workers.
 services: automation
 ms.subservice: process-automation
-ms.date: 04/07/2025
+ms.date: 03/05/2026
 ms.custom:
   - devx-track-azurecli
   - devx-track-bicep
@@ -85,7 +85,7 @@ The purpose of the Extension-based approach is to simplify the installation and
 | PowerShell Core | To run PowerShell runbooks, PowerShell Core needs to be installed. For instructions, see [Installing PowerShell Core on Linux](/powershell/scripting/install/installing-powershell-core-on-linux) | 6.0.0 |
 
 > [!NOTE]
-> - Hybrid Runbook Worker is currently not supported for Virtual Machine Scale Sets (VMSS).
+> - Hybrid Runbook Worker is currently not supported for Virtual Machine Scale Sets.
 > 
 > - We strongly recommend that you never configure Hybrid Worker extension on a Virtual machine hosting domain controller. Security best practices don't advise such a setup due to the high-risk nature of exposing domain controllers to potential attack vectors via Azure Automation jobs. Domain controllers should be highly secured and isolated from non-essential services to prevent unauthorized access and maintain the integrity of the Active Directory Domain Services (ADDS) environment.
 
@@ -102,7 +102,7 @@ If extension-based Hybrid Worker is using custom Hybrid Worker credentials, then
 > [!NOTE]
 > - When a system has UAC/LUA in place, permissions must be granted directly and not through any group membership. [Learn more](troubleshoot/extension-based-hybrid-runbook-worker.md#scenario-runbooks-go-into-a-suspended-state-on-a-hybrid-runbook-worker-when-using-a-custom-account-on-a-server-with-user-account-control-uac-enabled).
 > - For the Arc-enabled server, ensure to reassign the permissions as they get removed whenever the ARC agent is updated.
-> - Hybrid Runbook Worker is currently not supported for Virtual Machine Scale Sets (VMSS).
+> - Hybrid Runbook Worker is currently not supported for Virtual Machine Scale Sets.
 
 ## Migrate an existing Agent based Hybrid Worker to Extension based Hybrid Worker
 
@@ -127,6 +127,8 @@ For at-scale migration of multiple Agent based Hybrid Workers, you can also use
 
 ## Manage Hybrid Worker extension using Bicep & ARM templates, REST API, Azure CLI, and PowerShell
 
+[!INCLUDE [end-of-support-notes-windows-server-2008.md](../../includes/end-of-support-notes-windows-server-2008.md)]
+
 #### [Bicep file](#tab/bicep-file)
 
 You can use the Bicep file to create a new Hybrid Worker group, create a new Azure Windows VM and add it to an existing Hybrid Worker Group. Learn more about [Bicep](../azure-resource-manager/bicep/overview.md).

articles/automation/tutorial-configure-servers-desired-state.md

@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ description: This article tells how to configure machines to a desired state usi
 services: automation
 ms.subservice: desired-state-config
 ms.topic: tutorial
-ms.date: 11/17/2025
+ms.date: 03/05/2026
 ms.custom: devx-track-azurepowershell
 ms.service: azure-automation
 ms.author: v-rochak2
@@ -32,6 +32,8 @@ VM.
 
 ## Prerequisites
 
+[!INCLUDE [end-of-support-notes-windows-server-2008.md](../../includes/end-of-support-notes-windows-server-2008.md)]
+
 - An Azure Automation account. To learn more about an Automation account and its requirements, see
   [Automation Account authentication overview][01].
 - An Azure Resource Manager VM (not classic) running Windows Server 2008 R2 or later. For

articles/automation/whats-new-archive.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: Archive for What's new in Azure Automation
 description: The What's new release notes in the Overview section of this content set contain six months of activity. Thereafter, the items are removed from the main article and put into this article.
 services: automation
 ms.topic: overview
-ms.date: 08/01/2023
+ms.date: 03/05/2026
 ms.custom: references_regions
 ms.author: v-rochak2
 author: RochakSingh-blr
@@ -227,7 +227,7 @@ Start/Stop VM runbooks have been updated to use Az modules in place of Azure Res
 
 Use Azure Automation State Configuration to centrally store configurations and maintain the desired state of hybrid connected machines enabled through the Azure Arc enabled servers DSC VM extension. For more information, read [Arc enabled servers VM extensions overview](/azure/azure-arc/servers/manage-vm-extensions).
 
-### July 2020
+## July 2020
 
 ### Introduced Public Preview of Private Link support in Automation
 
@@ -237,6 +237,8 @@ Use Azure Private Link to securely connect virtual networks to Azure Autom
 
 ### Hybrid Runbook Worker support for Windows Server 2008 R2
 
+[!INCLUDE [end-of-support-notes-windows-server-2008.md](../../includes/end-of-support-notes-windows-server-2008.md)]
+
 **Type:** New feature
 
 Automation Hybrid Runbook Worker supports the Windows Server 2008 R2 operating system.

articles/cloud-services-extended-support/cloud-services-guestos-microsoft-security-response-center-releases.md

@@ -3,13 +3,13 @@ title: List of updates applied to the Azure Guest OS | Microsoft Docs
 description: This article lists the Microsoft Security Response Center updates applied to different Azure Guest OS. See if an update applies to your Guest OS.
 services: cloud-services
 ms.subservice: guest-os-patching
-author: srtiruma
+author: sinjiniroy
 ms.assetid: d0a272a9-ed01-4f4c-a0b3-bd5e841bdd77
 ms.service: azure-cloud-services-classic
 ms.topic: concept-article
-ms.date: 02/26/2026
+ms.date: 04/14/2026
 ms.update-cycle: 3650-days
-ms.author: srtiruma
+ms.author: sinjiniroy
 ms.custom: compute-evergreen
 ---
 
@@ -20,6 +20,68 @@ ms.custom: compute-evergreen
 
 The following tables show the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) updates applied to the Azure Guest OS. Search this article to determine if a particular update applies to your Guest OS. Updates always carry forward for the particular [family][family-explain] they were introduced in.
 
+## March 2026 Guest OS
+| Product Category | Parent KB Article | Vulnerability Description | Guest OS | Date First Introduced |
+| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
+| Rel 26-03 | [5078938] | Latest Cumulative Update(LCU) | [5.116] | 10-Mar-26 
+| Rel 26-03 | [5078752] | Latest Cumulative Update(LCU) | [6.92] | 10-Mar-26  
+| Rel 26-03 | [5078766] | Latest Cumulative Update(LCU) | [7.62] | 10-Mar-26  
+| Rel 26-03 | [5066136] | .NET Framework 4.8 Security and Quality Rollup LKG | [5.116] | 14-Oct-25 
+| Rel 26-03 | [5066143] | .NET Framework DotNet        | [6.92]  | 14-Oct-25  
+| Rel 26-03 | [5066139] | .NET Framework 4.8 Security and Quality Rollup LKG | [7.62] | 14-Oct-25
+| Rel 26-03 | [5078763] | Servicing Stack Update       | [7.62]   | 10-Mar-26
+| Rel 26-03 | [4494175] | January '20 Microcode        | [5.116]  | 10-Mar-26  
+| Rel 26-03 | [4494175] | January '20 Microcode        | [6.92]   | 10-Mar-26 
+| Rel 26-03 | [5075902] | Feb-26 SSU LKG        | [5.116]   | 10-Mar-26 
+| Rel 26-03 | [5075903] | Feb-26 SSU LKG         | [6.92]   | 10-Mar-26
+
+[5078938]: https://support.microsoft.com/kb/5078938
+[5078752]: https://support.microsoft.com/kb/5078752
+[5078766]: https://support.microsoft.com/kb/5078766
+[5066136]: https://support.microsoft.com/kb/5066136
+[5066143]: https://support.microsoft.com/kb/5066143
+[5066139]: https://support.microsoft.com/kb/5066139
+[5078763]: https://support.microsoft.com/kb/5078766
+[4494175]: https://support.microsoft.com/kb/4494175
+[4494175]: https://support.microsoft.com/kb/4494175
+[5075902]: https://support.microsoft.com/kb/5075902
+[5075903]: https://support.microsoft.com/kb/5075904
+
+[5.116]: ./cloud-services-guestos-update-matrix.md#family-5-releases
+[6.92]: ./cloud-services-guestos-update-matrix.md#family-6-releases
+[7.62]: ./cloud-services-guestos-update-matrix.md#family-7-releases
+
+## February 2026 Guest OS
+| Product Category | Parent KB Article | Vulnerability Description | Guest OS | Date First Introduced |
+| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
+| Rel 26-02 | [5075999] | Latest Cumulative Update(LCU) | [5.115] | 10-Feb-26 
+| Rel 26-02 | [5075904] | Latest Cumulative Update(LCU) | [6.91] | 10-Feb-26  
+| Rel 26-02 | [5075906] | Latest Cumulative Update(LCU) | [7.61] | 10-Feb-26  
+| Rel 26-02 | [5066136] | .NET Framework 4.8 Security and Quality Rollup LKG | [5.115] | 14-Oct-25 
+| Rel 26-02 | [5066143] | .NET Framework DotNet        | [6.91]  | 14-Oct-25  
+| Rel 26-02 | [5066139] | .NET Framework 4.8 Security and Quality Rollup LKG | [7.61] | 14-Oct-25
+| Rel 26-02 | [5075905] | Servicing Stack Update       | [7.61]   | 10-Feb-26
+| Rel 26-02 | [4494175] | January '20 Microcode        | [5.115]  | 10-Feb-26  
+| Rel 26-02 | [4494175] | January '20 Microcode        | [6.91]   | 10-Feb-26 
+| Rel 26-02 | [5075902] | SSU LKG        | [5.115]   | 10-Feb-26 
+| Rel 26-02 | [5075903] | SSU LKG         | [6.91]   | 10-Feb-26
+
+[5075999]: https://support.microsoft.com/kb/5075999
+[5075904]: https://support.microsoft.com/kb/5075904
+[5075906]: https://support.microsoft.com/kb/5075906
+[5066136]: https://support.microsoft.com/kb/5066136
+[5066143]: https://support.microsoft.com/kb/5066143
+[5066139]: https://support.microsoft.com/kb/5066139
+[5075905]: https://support.microsoft.com/kb/5082314
+[4494175]: https://support.microsoft.com/kb/4494175
+[4494175]: https://support.microsoft.com/kb/4494175
+[5075902]: https://support.microsoft.com/kb/5075902
+[5075903]: https://support.microsoft.com/kb/5075904
+
+[5.115]: ./cloud-services-guestos-update-matrix.md#family-5-releases
+[6.91]: ./cloud-services-guestos-update-matrix.md#family-6-releases
+[7.61]: ./cloud-services-guestos-update-matrix.md#family-7-releases
+
 ## January 2026 Guest OS
 | Product Category | Parent KB Article | Vulnerability Description | Guest OS | Date First Introduced |
 | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |

articles/cloud-services-extended-support/cloud-services-guestos-update-matrix.md

@@ -3,13 +3,13 @@ title: Learn about the latest Azure Guest OS Releases | Microsoft Docs
 description: The latest release news and SDK compatibility for Azure Cloud Services Guest OS.
 services: cloud-services
 ms.subservice: guest-os-patching
-author: srtiruma
+author: sinjiniroy
 ms.assetid: 6306cafe-1153-44c7-8554-623b03d59a34
 ms.service: azure-cloud-services-classic
 ms.topic: concept-article
-ms.date: 02/25/2026
+ms.date: 04/14/2026
 ms.update-cycle: 3650-days
-ms.author: srtiruma
+ms.author: sinjiniroy
 ms.custom: compute-evergreen
 # Customer intent: As a cloud services administrator, I want to stay updated on the latest Guest OS releases and their compatibility, so that I can plan timely upgrades and ensure my applications remain secure and functional before any deprecation deadlines.
 ---
@@ -40,6 +40,12 @@ Unsure about how to update your Guest OS? Check [this][cloud updates] out.
 
 ## News updates
 
+###### **April 14, 2026**
+The March 2026 Guest OS released.
+
+###### **April 14, 2026**
+The February 2026 Guest OS released.
+
 ###### **February 26, 2026**
 The January 2026 Guest OS released.
 
@@ -316,9 +322,11 @@ The September Guest OS released.
 
 | Configuration string | Release date | Disable date |
 | --- | --- | --- |
+|  WA-GUEST-OS-7.62_202603-01 |  April 14, 2026  | Post 7.65 |
+|  WA-GUEST-OS-7.61_202602-01 |  April 14, 2026  | Post 7.64 |
 |  WA-GUEST-OS-7.60_202601-01 |  February 26, 2026  | Post 7.63 |
-|  WA-GUEST-OS-7.59_202512-01 |  February 2, 2026  |  Post 7.62  |
-|  WA-GUEST-OS-7.58_202511-01 |  January 14, 2026  |  Post 7.61  |
+|~~WA-GUEST-OS-7.59_202512-01~~|  February 2, 2026  |  April 14, 2026  |
+|~~WA-GUEST-OS-7.58_202511-01~~|  January 14, 2026  |   April 14, 2026  |
 |~~WA-GUEST-OS-7.57_202510-01~~ |  November 6, 2025  |  February 26, 2026  |
 |~~WA-GUEST-OS-7.56_202509-01~~|  October 6, 2025  |  February 2, 2026  |
 |~~WA-GUEST-OS-7.55_202508-01~~|  September 6, 2025  |  January 14, 2026  |
@@ -381,9 +389,11 @@ The September Guest OS released.
 
 | Configuration string | Release date | Disable date |
 | --- | --- | --- |
+|  WA-GUEST-OS-6.92_202603-01 | April 14, 2026 | Post 6.95 |
+|  WA-GUEST-OS-6.91_202602-01 | April 14, 2026 | Post 6.94 |
 |  WA-GUEST-OS-6.90_202601-01 | February 26, 2026 | Post 6.93 |
-|  WA-GUEST-OS-6.89_202512-01 |  February 2, 2026  |  Post 6.92  |
-|  WA-GUEST-OS-6.88_202511-01 |  January 14, 2026  |  Post 6.91  |
+|~~WA-GUEST-OS-6.89_202512-01~~|  February 2, 2026  |  April 14, 2026 |
+|~~WA-GUEST-OS-6.88_202511-01~~|  January 14, 2026  |  April 14, 2026  |
 |~~WA-GUEST-OS-6.87_202510-01~~ |  November 6, 2025  |  February 26, 2026  |
 |~~WA-GUEST-OS-6.86_202509-01~~ |  October 6, 2025  |  February 2, 2026  |
 |~~WA-GUEST-OS-6.85_202508-01~~|  September 6, 2025  |  January 14, 2026  |
@@ -480,9 +490,11 @@ The September Guest OS released.
 
 | Configuration string | Release date | Disable date |
 | --- | --- | --- |
+|  WA-GUEST-OS-5.116_202603-01 |  April 14, 2026 | Post 5.119 |
+|  WA-GUEST-OS-5.115_202602-01 |  April 14, 2026 | Post 5.118 |
 |  WA-GUEST-OS-5.114_202601-01 |  February 26, 2026 | Post 5.117 |
-|  WA-GUEST-OS-5.113_202512-01 |  February 2, 2026  |  Post 5.116  |
-|  WA-GUEST-OS-5.112_202511-01 |  January 14, 2026  |  Post 5.115  |
+|~~WA-GUEST-OS-5.113_202512-01~~|  February 2, 2026  |  April 14, 2026  |
+|~~WA-GUEST-OS-5.112_202511-01~~|  January 14, 2026  |  April 14, 2026  |
 |~~WA-GUEST-OS-5.111_202510-01~~ |  November 6, 2025  |  February 26, 2026  |
 |~~WA-GUEST-OS-5.110_202509-01~~|  October 6, 2025  |  February 2, 2026  |
 |~~WA-GUEST-OS-5.109_202508-01~~|  September 6, 2025  |  January 14, 2026  |