Transition to new work item integration in Application Insights by 31 August 2022

As the [new work item integration](https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/azure-monitor/app/work-item-integration) experience within Application Insights includes updated features and improved performance, **we’ll be retiring the work item integration (classic) capability on 31 August 2022.** Please update to the new work item integration by that date. Some of the new features include: * Customizable workbook templates * Deployment through Azure Resource Manager templates. * Multiple configurations for any number of repositories and work items. **Required action** * Beginning 30 November 2021, creation of new work item integration via work item integration (classic) will be disabled. Start using the [new work item integration](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-monitor/app/work-item-integration#create-and-configure-a-work-item-template) in Application Insights. * [Migrate](https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/azure-monitor/app/work-item-integration#migrate-to-new-work-item-integration) to the new work item integration before 31 August 2022\. After 31 August 2022, the work item integration (classic) capability will not be supported. **Help and support** If you have questions, get answers from community experts in [Microsoft Q&A](https://aka.ms/qna-azure-monitor-ai-classic-work-integration). If you have a support plan and you need technical help, please create a [support request](https://ms.portal.azure.com/#blade/Microsoft%5FAzure%5FSupport/HelpAndSupportBlade/overview). * Application Insights * Azure Monitor * Retirements * [ Azure Monitor](https://azure.microsoft.com/en-gb/services/monitor/)