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Author: mahimab1

README.md

@@ -29,14 +29,14 @@ configure and manage server instances on the cloud. For more information, see [M
 For information about the architecture of this solution, see [Architecture and Resources](#architecture-and-resources).
 
 # Deploy Reference Architecture for Your Release
-To deploy the reference architecture, select your MATLAB Production Server release from the table and follow the instructions to deploy the server using the provided template. A deployment of MATLAB Production Server supports MATLAB Runtime versions up to six releases back.
+To deploy the reference architecture, select your MATLAB Production Server release from the table and follow the instructions to deploy the server using the provided template. A deployment of MATLAB Production Server supports MATLAB Runtime versions up to five releases back.
 | Release | Supported MATLAB Runtime Versions | Status |
 | ------- | --------------------------------- | ------ |
+| [R2026a](releases/R2026a/README.md) | R2026a, R2025b, R2025a, R2024b, R2024a, R2023b | ✅ Template available. |
 | [R2025b](releases/R2025b/README.md) | R2025b, R2025a, R2024b, R2024a, R2023b, R2023a | ✅ Template available. |
 | [R2025a](releases/R2025a/README.md) | R2025a, R2024b, R2024a, R2023b, R2023a, R2022b | ✅ Template available. |
-| [R2024b](releases/R2024b/README.md) | R2024b, R2024a, R2023b, R2023a, R2022b, R2022a | ✅ Template available. |
+| [R2024b](releases/R2024b/README.md) | R2024b, R2024a, R2023b, R2023a, R2022b, R2022a | ⚠️ Template will be removed in March 2027. |
 | [R2024a](releases/R2024a/README.md) | R2024a, R2023b, R2023a, R2022b, R2022a, R2021b | ⚠️ Template will be removed in September 2026. |
-| [R2023b](releases/R2023b/README.md) | R2023b, R2023a, R2022b, R2022a, R2021b, R2021a | ⚠️ Template will be removed in March 2026. |
 
 > **Note**: MathWorks provides templates for only the five most recent releases of MATLAB Production Server. Earlier templates are removed and are no longer supported.
 # Architecture and Resources
@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ resource group.
 
 *Architecture on Azure*
 
-![Cluster Architecture](/releases/R2025b/images/mps-ref-arch-azure-architecture-diagram.jpg?raw=true)
+![Cluster Architecture](/releases/R2026a/images/mps-ref-arch-azure-architecture-diagram.jpg?raw=true)
 
 ## Resources
 ### Matlab Production Server Resources
@@ -145,3 +145,6 @@ Provide suggestions for additional features or capabilities using the following
 
 # Technical Support
 If you require assistance or have a request for additional features or capabilities, please contact [MathWorks Technical Support](https://www.mathworks.com/support/contact_us.html).
+
+# Release Notes
+For version history and changes in each release, see [Release Notes](release-notes.md).

releases/release-notes.md release-notes.mdreleases/release-notes.md renamed to release-notes.md

@@ -1,5 +1,9 @@
 ## Release Notes for MATLAB Production Server on Microsoft Azure
 
+### R2026a
+- You can now deploy MATLAB Production Server R2026a using the Microsoft Azure reference architecture.
+- Windows VMs now use Hyper-V generation 2.
+
 ### R2025b
 - You can now deploy MATLAB Production Server R2025b using the Microsoft Azure reference architecture.
 - Starting October 2025, Linux servers use Ubuntu 24.04 and Hyper-V generation 2 for improved performance and security.