
"A direct upgrade to Azure DevOps Server RC is supported from any version of Team Foundation Server, including Team Foundation Server 2015 and newer. Note: October 14, 2025, is the date for the end of Extended Support for Team Foundation Server 2015. This means that it will no longer receive security updates or technical support. We strongly recommend that customers upgrade to the latest versions of Azure DevOps as they are released."
"Branding: We're making a subtle change to how we brand the product; with Azure DevOps Server we're removing the year from the name. Going forward, it's simply "Azure DevOps Server". Previously, we've included the release year in the product name to help customers track major updates. However, this approach has led to confusion. Customers often ask whether a version labeled with a past year is still supported or current, even when it includes the latest fixes."
Azure DevOps Server RC is available for download and supports upgrades from any Team Foundation Server version, including TFS 2015 and newer. Extended Support for Team Foundation Server 2015 ends on October 14, 2025, after which security updates and technical support will stop. Customers are strongly recommended to upgrade to the latest Azure DevOps versions. Direct upgrade from this RC to the eventual RTM will be supported. Testing the RC on a non-production deployment is recommended for those who prefer to wait for RTM. The release introduces features from the hosted Azure DevOps version, moves to the Modern Lifecycle Policy, and removes the year from the product name.
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