# Azure product updates - 2026-09-23 **2 new update(s)** — first seen in this run. The last 7 day(s) are rescanned every time so late or backdated announcements are not missed. Grouped by Azure product category. Source: [Azure Updates](https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates) ## Summary by category | Category | Updates | GA | Preview | Top products | | --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | --- | | [Compute](#compute) | 2 | - | 1 | Azure Functions, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) | ## Compute ### [Retirement: Support for Node.js 22 ends on April 30, 2027](https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates?id=572771) **Status:** Retirement | **Published:** 2026-09-22 | **Products:** Azure Functions | **Tags:** Retirements, Compliance, Security Support for Node.js 22 in Azure Functions will end on April 30, 2027, requiring customers to upgrade to Node.js 24 to maintain security, support, and performance. - Node.js 22 support and security updates will end on April 30, 2027; apps will continue running but without patches or support. - Customers must upgrade to Node.js 24 before the deadline to avoid security vulnerabilities and ensure continued support eligibility. - Upgrading involves updating function app runtime to version 4.x, verifying extension bundles, binding extensions, package dependencies, and local development tools compatibility. - Testing and deployment best practices include using staging slots to minimize downtime and enable rollback during the upgrade process. Documentation: [Update Language Versions in Azure Functions](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-functions/update-language-versions?tabs=azure-portal,windows&pivots=programming-language-javascript) ### [Public Preview: Flex Nodes for AKS](https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates?id=571919) **Status:** In preview | **Published:** 2026-09-22 | **Products:** Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) | **Tags:** Feature Flex Nodes for AKS, now in public preview, enable hybrid and edge infrastructure integration as connected worker nodes to a centralized AKS control plane, allowing consistent Kubernetes management while meeting latency, regulatory, and sovereignty requirements. - Flex Nodes run on user-managed VMs or bare metal hosts outside the AKS-managed Azure VM model, extending AKS to hybrid and edge environments. - The flex node agent bootstraps and maintains node configuration, enabling isolated Kubernetes node environments that integrate with the AKS cluster control plane. - Supports multiple authentication methods and separate identities for secure communication with Azure and Kubernetes. - Ideal for scenarios requiring local execution without local operations, such as AI inference, industrial apps, data residency needs, and capacity outside the cluster's Azure region. Documentation: [What are flex nodes for AKS? (preview) - Azure Kubernetes Service](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/aks/flex-nodes-for-aks-overview) --- _Generated automatically on 2026-09-23 01:20 UTC._