Azure Lab Services is being retired on June 28, 2027; therefore, 2025 is the ideal time to select a newer, next-generation alternative that retains hands-on learning while improving access, control, and economics. Official Microsoft recommendations point to a focus first on browser‑based Microsoft services with enterprise management, namely Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows 365, Azure DevTest Labs, and Microsoft Dev Box, as a core portfolio to begin with. Time of retirement Micr