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RMS services are being deprecated - should we renew a license of a product that is being deprecated?

Vlad Costa 1,480 Reputation points
2024-09-25T01:27:51.9133333+00:00

I've just learned from this page, [https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/information-protection/develop/deprecation-notice](https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flearn.microsoft.com%2Fen-us%2Fazure%2Finformation-protection%2Fdevelop%2Fdeprecation-notice&data=05%7C02%7CVlad.Costa%40crayon.com%7Ce1913596fba54c06818f08dcd2f692f7%7C8f47ad7144ca48bfafe356b9360a4495%7C1%7C0%7C638617203685404846%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=SJAFkOyQrA0W%2FfczbFmtBHy3eJXanT0AmSZcuCNVNmE%3D&reserved=0"Original URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/information-protection/develop/deprecation-notice. Click or tap if you trust this link."), that RMS services are being deprecated. 

How does this impact our renewal? In theory, shouldn't/couldn't we renew the license of a product that is being deprecated? 

Below are the licenses I have:

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  1. phemanth 11,455 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
    2024-09-25T15:41:33.5766667+00:00

    @Vlad Costa

    Thanks for reaching out to Microsoft Q&A

    Based on the information provided, it's generally not recommended to renew a license for a product that is being deprecated. Here's why:

    1. Lack of future support: When a product is deprecated, it means that the vendor (in this case, Microsoft) will no longer provide updates, bug fixes, or security patches for the product. This can leave your organization vulnerable to security risks and make it difficult to resolve any issues that may arise.
    2. No new features or enhancements: A deprecated product will not receive any new features or enhancements, which can limit its functionality and make it less useful over time.
    3. Potential for compatibility issues: As new technologies and systems are developed, a deprecated product may not be compatible with them, which can cause integration issues and make it harder to use.
    4. Eventual removal of service: Although the deprecation notice doesn't specify an exact date, it's likely that the RMS services will be removed at some point in the future. Renewing a license now may not guarantee continued access to the service.

    Considering these factors, it's likely that renewing the license for a deprecated product may not be the best use of your organization's resources.

    Before making a decision, you may want to:

    1. Review the deprecation notice: Carefully read the deprecation notice to understand the timeline and any specific instructions from Microsoft.
    2. Assess your organization's needs: Evaluate whether the RMS services are still essential to your organization's operations and if there are alternative solutions available.

    Hope this helps. Do let us know if you any further queries.

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