Action Required: Update to Data Science Virtual Machine Ubuntu 18.04

Data Science Virtual Machine CentOS is retiring on 31 October 2023\. Please update to the Ubuntu 18.04 image or switch to Azure Machine Learning for a fully managed experience, before this date. Data Science Virtual Machine - Ubuntu 18.04 (DSVM) is an Ubuntu-based virtual machine image that makes it easy to get started with machine learning, including deep learning, on Azure. **Action required** Start using the Data Science Virtual Machine for Ubuntu 18.04 image. Learn more [here.](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/machine-learning/data-science-virtual-machine/ubuntu-upgrade) For a fully configured and managed experienced, you can also use [Azure Machine Learning](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/machine-learning/concept-compute-instance). **More information** If you have questions, get answers from community experts in [Microsoft Q&A](https://docs.microsoft.com/answers/topics/azure-machine-learning.html). If you have a support plan and you need technical help, create a [support request](https://portal.azure.com/#blade/Microsoft%5FAzure%5FSupport/HelpAndSupportBlade/newsupportrequest). * Data Science Virtual Machines * Retirements