Batch custom image pools using VHD or managed images will be retired on 31 March 2026

To align with modern Azure offerings and improve reliability and scale, Azure Batch will retire support for custom image pools using VHD blobs in Azure Storage and Azure Managed Images on **31 March 2026**. Please transition custom image pools to Azure Compute Gallery by that date. **Required action** Follow these [steps](https://aka.ms/vhdmimigration) to transition your Batch pools using Azure Compute Gallery before 31 March 2026\. **Help and support** If you have questions, get answers from community experts in [Microsoft Q&A](https://aka.ms/batchmicrosoftqna). If you have a support plan and you need technical help, please create a [support request](https://ms.portal.azure.com/#view/Microsoft%5FAzure%5FSupport/HelpAndSupportBlade/~/overview). * Batch * Features * Retirements * [ Batch](https://azure.microsoft.com/en-gb/services/batch/)