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Update Summary
Azure Linux on WSL is now in Public Preview (Beta), extending Azure Linux to developer workstations. It helps teams validate production-aligned configurations, reproduce issues more reliably, and use one Microsoft-supported Linux foundation across development, testing, and production.
Update Details
New Features
- Public Preview (Beta) support for Azure Linux on WSL.
- Use Azure Linux locally with familiar tools such as VS Code and Git before deploying to Azure targets like virtual machines, AKS, and containers.
Hints
- Preview availability is stated for August 2026.
- Read the blog and the Azure Linux on WSL overview for more information.
Product Information
Vendor: Microsoft
Product: Azure
Product type: Other
Platform: Web
Vendor release date: Aug 18, 2026
Original release notes: View on vendor site
Published on updatealert.io: Aug 18, 2026