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venki21
Jun 23, 2022Copper Contributor
Azure premium functions - Zero deployment down time
Hello, This is something I am not sure of. Does Azure premium function provide zero downtime deployment by default. In theory there is at least one premium function always up and running, so the ...
Kidd_Ip
Nov 16, 2025MVP
I believe no, Azure Premium Functions do not provide zero‑downtime deployment by default. Even though Premium plans keep at least one instance warm, updating the function app replaces the binaries in place, which can interrupt in‑flight requests. To achieve true zero‑downtime deployment, you need to use deployment slots or orchestration/versioning strategies.
Zero-downtime deployment for Durable Functions | Microsoft Learn