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Azure Databricks retires DeepSeek V4 Flash: what users should do next

Azure Databricks retired the pay-per-token version of DeepSeek V4 Flash (0731) on November 5, 2026. Microsoft recommends DeepSeek V4.1 Flash (1017) as its replacement.For teams still using the older m...

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NSE5_SSE_AD-7.6 Exam Will Be Retired on November 14, 2026 | Fortinet NSE 5 - FortiSASE and SD-WAN 7.6 Core Administrator
NSE5_SSE_AD-7.6 Exam Will Be Retired on November 14, 2026 | Fortinet NSE 5 - FortiSASE and SD-WAN 7.6 Core Administrator

The Fortinet NSE5_SSE_AD-7.6 FortiSASE and SD-WAN 7.6 Core Administrator exam will be retired on November 14, 2026. Candidates planning to earn this certification should review the retirement timeline...

Fortinet NSE5_SSE_AD-7.6

PL-400 Exam Registration Ends October 16, 2026 | Microsoft Power Platform Developer
PL-400 Exam Registration Ends October 16, 2026 | Microsoft Power Platform Developer

Microsoft is preparing to transition its Power Platform developer certification pathway from PL-400 to the new AB-400 exam. For candidates planning to earn the Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Deve...

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D-PST-DY-23 Exam Will Be Retired on Oct. 6, 2026 | Dell PowerStore Deploy Exam

The D-PST-DY-23 Dell PowerStore Deploy Exam is scheduled for retirement on October 6, 2026. If you are planning to earn a Dell PowerStore deployment certification, this date is critical. Starting Octo...

Dell-Technologies D-PST-DY-23 exam

D-ISM-FN-01 Exam Will Be Retired on Sep. 24, 2026
D-ISM-FN-01 Exam Will be Retired on Sep.24, 2026 | Dell Information Storage and Management Foundations v2 Exam

The D-ISM-FN-01 Dell Information Storage and Management Foundations v2 Exam will be retired on September 24, 2026. Candidates preparing for the current version should be aware of this retirement date ...

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