{"id":47118,"date":"2024-11-06T15:43:08","date_gmt":"2024-11-06T14:43:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/?p=47118"},"modified":"2024-11-06T15:44:14","modified_gmt":"2024-11-06T14:44:14","slug":"microsoft-azure-new-policy-on-unused-subscriptions-blocking-and-deletion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/lu\/microsoft-azure-new-policy-on-unused-subscriptions-blocking-and-deletion\/","title":{"rendered":"Microsoft Azure: New Policy on Unused Subscriptions \u2013 Blocking and Deletion"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Starting <strong>November 2024<\/strong>, <strong>Microsoft<\/strong> <strong>Azure<\/strong> will implement a <strong>new policy to block and delete unused subscriptions<\/strong>. This change <strong>impacts<\/strong> <strong>various licensing programs<\/strong>, <strong>including<\/strong> the Cloud Solution Provider (<strong>CSP<\/strong>) program.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-47123\" src=\"https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/media\/2024\/11\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2024-11-06-Update-Website-Microsoft-Azure-Hero.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/media\/2024\/11\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2024-11-06-Update-Website-Microsoft-Azure-Hero.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/media\/2024\/11\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2024-11-06-Update-Website-Microsoft-Azure-Hero-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/media\/2024\/11\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2024-11-06-Update-Website-Microsoft-Azure-Hero-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/media\/2024\/11\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2024-11-06-Update-Website-Microsoft-Azure-Hero-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>What Changed in the Azure Subscription policy?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Previously<\/strong>, unused subscriptions were <strong>not automatically blocked or deleted<\/strong>. Users had to manually <strong>manage and monitor<\/strong> their subscriptions to ensure they were not left unused. There was <strong>no structured notification process<\/strong> to alert users about the unused status of their subscriptions or the risk of deletion.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Now<\/strong>, Microsoft <strong>Azure<\/strong> has a <strong>new policy regarding unused subscriptions<\/strong>. The <strong>key changes<\/strong> are as follows:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Blocking Unused Subscriptions<\/strong>: Unused Azure subscriptions, defined as those with no usage, activity, or open support requests for over 12 months, will be blocked after a 30-day notification period if no action is taken.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Deletion of Blocked Subscriptions<\/strong>: If a blocked subscription remains inactive for 90 days, it will be permanently deleted. This includes the deletion of any resources within the subscription, leading to potential data loss.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Notification Process<\/strong>: Users will receive notifications when their subscriptions enter the unused state and again if the subscription is blocked, providing clear timelines for action to prevent deletion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Affected Subscription Types<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This change <strong>applies to unused Azure subscriptions<\/strong> that have been procured through the <strong>following licensing programs<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Microsoft Online Service Program (<strong>MOSP<\/strong>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cloud Solution Provider (CSP)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Microsoft Customer Agreement (<strong>MCA<\/strong>) that you bought through the <strong>Azure website or Azure portal<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Partner-managed<\/strong> Microsoft Customer Agreement (<strong>MCA<\/strong>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-47119\" src=\"https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/media\/2024\/11\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2024-11-06-Update-Website-Microsoft-Azure-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/media\/2024\/11\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2024-11-06-Update-Website-Microsoft-Azure-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/media\/2024\/11\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2024-11-06-Update-Website-Microsoft-Azure-2-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/media\/2024\/11\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2024-11-06-Update-Website-Microsoft-Azure-2-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/media\/2024\/11\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2024-11-06-Update-Website-Microsoft-Azure-2-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Reasons for the Change<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Microsoft decided to introduce this change to <strong>enhance security and manageability of Azure subscriptions<\/strong>. Unused and abandoned subscriptions can pose significant <strong>security risks<\/strong>, as they may be more vulnerable to unauthorized access and misuse. By implementing a policy to block and eventually delete unused subscriptions, <strong>Microsoft aims to<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Reduce Security Risks<\/strong>: Ensuring that only active and monitored subscriptions remain in use helps protect against potential security threats.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Improve Resource Management<\/strong>: Automatically managing unused subscriptions organizations maintain a cleaner and more organized Azure environment.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Encourage Active Usage<\/strong>: This policy encourages users to regularly engage with their subscriptions which ensures they are actively managed and utilized.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>FAQ<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">What is an Unused Subscription?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Unused subscriptions<\/strong> are those that have <strong>no usage, activity, or open support requests for more than one year<\/strong> (12 months). <strong>When<\/strong> a subscription enters the <strong>unused state<\/strong>, Microsoft sends a <strong>notification<\/strong> stating that the subscription <strong>will be blocked in 30 days<\/strong> <strong>if no action is taken<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">What Happens if My Subscription is Blocked?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If a subscription remains <strong>unused for 30 days after the notification<\/strong>, it gets <strong>blocked<\/strong> for your protection. <strong>When<\/strong> <strong>blocked<\/strong>, certain <strong>subscription actions cannot be performed<\/strong>, and <strong>assistance by your Microsoft Partner (e.g., SCHNEIDER IT MANAGEMENT) is required to unblock<\/strong> it. If the subscription is <strong>not unblocked within 90 days of being blocked<\/strong>, it will be <strong>deleted<\/strong>, resulting in data loss and deletion of any resources within the subscription.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Make Sure to Have No Unused Subscriptions?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>You will receive a notification from Microsoft<\/strong> if your subscription is considered unused. This notification will inform you that your subscription will be blocked in 30 days unless it is used.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">To ensure you have no unused subscriptions, <strong>regularly monitor and manage your Azure subscriptions<\/strong>. Make sure there is <strong>consistent usage<\/strong>, <strong>activity<\/strong>, or open<strong> support requests<\/strong>. <strong>Set reminders<\/strong> to review your subscriptions periodically and take necessary actions to keep them active.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">What Should I Do if I Receive a Notification about an Unused Subscription?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you receive a notification about an unused subscription, <strong>take action within 30 days to use the subscription<\/strong>. This can include <strong>performing any activity or opening a support request<\/strong> to prevent it from being blocked.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>More information<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Find everything relevant about <strong>unused Azure subscriptions<\/strong> in this <strong>documentation<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/sharepoint\/unlicensed-onedrive-accounts\">https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/sharepoint\/unlicensed-onedrive-accounts<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Learn about <strong>Microsoft Licensing<\/strong> here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/software\/microsoft\/\">https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/software\/microsoft<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/contact\/\"><strong>Contact us<\/strong><\/a><strong> for expert services<\/strong> on your specific Microsoft software and online services requirements <strong>and<\/strong> <strong>request a quote today<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Starting November 2024, Microsoft Azure will implement a new policy to block and delete unused subscriptions. 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