Microsoft has announced critical changes to Azure Autoscale notifications in preparation for the retirement of Azure classic roles and resources. Starting August 31, 2024, Azure Autoscale will no longer rely on the email addresses of administrators and co-administrators to send notifications about scaling actions. Instead, notifications will only be sent to the email addresses listed in the “additional email addresses” field.
Key actions required
Remove Administrator/Co-Administrator Emails
To ensure that you continue to receive notifications for Azure Autoscale operations:
Remove Existing Emails : Any administrator or co-administrator emails currently selected for autoscale notifications should be removed.
Add additional email addresses : Add the desired email addresses in the “additional email addresses” field to continue receiving notifications about scaling operations.
Why This Change Matters
The move to using additional email addresses exclusively for Autoscale notifications is part of a broader shift away from Azure classic roles and resources. Azure classic resource providers and roles operating under the Azure Service Manager (ASM) model will be deprecated on August 31, 2024. This includes both classic administrators and co-administrators roles.
Benefits of migrating to Azure Resource Manager (ARM)
By moving from the classic deployment model to the more advanced Azure Resource Manager (ARM), users will benefit from:
Simplified Resource Management: ARM offers a simplified resource deployment process with a management layer that makes it easier to create, update, and delete Azure resources.
Improved Resource Grouping: Users can deploy, monitor, manage, and enforce access control policies on resources in groups, increasing efficiency and organization.
For more information about the Azure classic resource providers deprecation and the benefits of ARM, see the official Azure updates .
Steps to prepare for the removal of the co-administrator and service administrator role
Review and change administrators
List and assess co-administrators: Log in to the Azure portal and list your current administrators. Review their login records to determine activity.
Remove inactive administrators: If a co-administrator is no longer active or has left the organization, remove their access.
Assign Job Function Roles: Replace co-administrators with appropriate job function roles that meet their access needs.
Use the Owner role with conditions: If necessary, assign the Owner role with conditions to provide the required access without broad privileges.
Transition from the Service Administrator role
Evaluate Current Service Administrators: Review your current service administrators and their activity.
Update Billing Account Owners: Ensure that billing account owners are correct and update them as necessary.
Assign Owner Role: Transfer service administrator permissions to the Owner role within the subscription without conditions.
For detailed instructions on preparing for the departure of the co-admin and service administrator roles, visit the Azure classic subscription administrators page.
Conclusion
The upcoming changes require immediate action to ensure continuity in receiving Azure Autoscale notifications and prepare for the broader transition from Azure classic roles and resources. By updating your notification settings and migrating to the Azure Resource Manager model, you can take full advantage of the improved capabilities and avoid service disruption. For more information and assistance, please review the links and resources provided.
To continue smooth operations and enjoy the benefits of modern Azure management, ensure that your systems and teams are prepared for these important changes by August 31, 2024.