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    OS Change Impact Analysis
    • 07 Jan 2026
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    OS Change Impact Analysis

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    Overview

    The Cost Intelligence View in Cost Analyzer includes a built-in AI capability under AI Agents that evaluates the impact of changing the operating system of an Azure Virtual Machine by analyzing downtime, cost implications, compatibility risks, and migration effort.

    What the AI Agent Analyzes

    • Current and target operating systems

    • VM size, region, and configuration

    • Dependencies, extensions, and workloads

    • Licensing and pricing considerations

    • Migration complexity and risk factors

    Key Analysis Areas

    • Downtime Impact
      Evaluates expected service interruption caused by VM deallocation and OS redeployment.

    • Cost Implications
      Analyzes potential cost changes, including OS licensing differences.

    • Compatibility Risks
      Identifies possible application, driver, and configuration compatibility concerns.

    • Migration Effort
      Summarizes the steps and complexity involved in changing the OS safely.

    Sample Illustration

    Given below is the illustration to access the AI Agent that can evaluate OS risks and implications for an azure resource:

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    Note:

    • This feature is currently in beta and may undergo changes as we continue to improve performance and reliability.
    • Accuracy may vary. Always review and validate AI-generated outputs before using them in production environments.
    • We encourage you to share feedback or report issues to help us enhance the feature before general availability.
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