Migrate your Standard_NC24rs_v3 virtual machine size by September 30, 2025

Note

All the NCv3-series VM sizes, including Standard_NC24rs_v3, will be retired on September 30, 2025. For retirement details and SKU migration guidance, please refer to the NCv3-series retirement page rather than this page.

On September 30, 2025, Microsoft Azure will retire the Standard_NC24rs_v3 virtual machine (VM) size in NCv3-series virtual machines (VMs). To avoid any disruption to your service, we recommend that you change the VM sizing from the Standard_NC24rs_v3 to the newer VM series in the same NC product line.

However, depending on the workload being run, regional affinity, and cost preferences, other VMs that may be migrated to from Standard_NC24rs_v3 include NVadsA10_v5, and NCasT4_v3:

Workload Recommended SKU to Migrate to
Offline inferencing workloads where latency is not the primary concern, and there is an interest in purchasing smaller VM SKUs or reducing costs. NCasT4_v3
Graphics, visualization, or small AI workloads where optimal performance is not a priority. NVadsA10_v5

How does the retirement of the Standard_NC24rs_v3 affect me?

After September 30, 2025, any remaining Standard_NC24rs_v3 VM subscriptions will be set to a deallocated state. They'll stop working and no longer incur billing charges. The Standard_NC24rs_v3 VM size will no longer be under SLA or have support included.

Note

This retirement announcement doesn't apply to NCasT4_v3 series virtual machines.

What action do I need to take before the retirement date?

You need to resize or deallocate your Standard_NC24rs_v3 VM size.

Steps to change VM size

  1. Choose a series and size. Refer to the above tables for Azure’s recommendation. You can also file a support request if more assistance is needed.
  2. Request quota for the new target VM).
  3. Resize the virtual machine.

Help and support

If you have a support plan and you need technical help, create a support request.

  1. For Azure Subscription, select your subscription.
  2. For Support type, select Technical.
  3. For Service type, select Virtual Machine running Windows/Linux.
  4. For Problem type, select one suitable option that applies to you. for example, Performance.
  5. For Category, select one suitable option that applies to you. for example, Slow virtual machine.
  6. For Issue title, enter a summary of your request. for example, Assistance with resizing my VM from <VM_old_size> to <VM_new_size>.
  7. Select Next, and Next: Details + Submit.
  8. Fill in the mandatory items in Get support page and submit your request.