Action Required: Migrate to Data Science Virtual Machine Ubuntu 18.04

After 1 April 2021, the Data Science Virtual Machines for Ubuntu 16.04 will be not be supported, and the image will not be available for new deployments. **Action required** To minimize risk and potential security vulnerabilities start using the Ubuntu 18.04 Data Science Virtual Machine. 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