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Microsoft Azure updates and Terraform AzureRM provider. New features, breaking changes, security advisories and deprecations - each summarised in plain English and updated continuously.
Tracking 321 Azure releases · Updated
- Azure Updates aiazurepreviewengineer ·
Foundry Agent Service Adds Memory in Public Preview
Foundry Agent Service now includes a managed long-term memory capability, currently in public preview. This feature integrates natively with Microsoft Agent Framework and LangGraph, eliminating the need for external databases. This simplifies the process for developers building agent-based applications on Azure.
feature announcement - Azure Updates networkingazurepreviewengineer ·
Azure Container Network Insights Agent enters public preview
A new Container Network Insights Agent is now in public preview on Azure, designed to streamline Kubernetes network troubleshooting. Previously, engineers struggled with scattered logs and metrics across various tools, necessitating manual correlation during incidents. This agent offers a consolidated web-based interface for better signal correlation, making it easier for engineers to diagnose and resolve network issues within Kubernetes environments.
feature announcement - Azure Updates infraazuregaengineer ·
Azure Elastic SAN GA: Windows VM volume connectivity via extension
Azure Elastic SAN now supports volume connectivity for Windows Virtual Machines using a new VM extension, generally available today. This feature simplifies connecting SAN volumes during VM deployment by integrating directly with the Azure Portal. It is now available for all Windows VM users managing Elastic SAN storage.
feature announcement - Azure Updates infraazuregaengineer ·
Azure Virtual Network Manager adds cross-region IPAM pool association
Azure Virtual Network Manager now supports associating a single IPAM pool with virtual networks across multiple Azure regions, simplifying IP address management at scale. This feature helps reduce configuration errors and improve the manageability of IP address space for complex deployments. It is now generally available for all Azure users.
feature patch - Azure Updates securityazurepreviewengineer ·
Azure Front Door Premium adds HTTP DDoS Ruleset preview
Microsoft is introducing a public preview of the HTTP DDoS Ruleset for Azure Front Door Premium. This new feature aims to combat evolving botnets and HTTP-layer DDoS attacks, which are a common cause of application downtime. The ruleset is now available in preview for users of Azure Front Door Premium.
feature announcement - Azure Updates aiazuregaengineer ·
Foundry Agent Service Supports Bring-Your-Own-Model Scenarios
Foundry Agent Service now allows agents to use external AI models, including those behind enterprise gateways like Azure API Management. This feature enhances flexibility by enabling organizations to leverage their existing AI investments and choose models best suited for their needs. The capability is now generally available, offering broader integration options for AI deployments.
feature announcement - Azure Updates azurepreview ·
Azure Backup supports Elastic SAN in public preview
Azure Backup now offers a fully managed solution for backing up and restoring Elastic SAN volumes, providing data protection against accidental deletions, ransomware, and application updates. This feature is currently in public preview. It is relevant for users managing data within Azure's Elastic SAN.
feature announcement - Azure Updates infraazurepreview ·
Azure Foundry Agent Service adds hosted agents in preview
Azure's Foundry Agent Service now offers hosted agents in public preview, running in isolated execution sandboxes for secure, clean runtimes. This aims to prevent cross-session data leakage and ensure strong compute boundaries. The feature is currently available in preview, providing a dedicated and secure environment for each agent session.
feature announcement - Azure Updates aiazuregaengineer ·
Foundry Toolkit for VS Code generally available
The Foundry Toolkit for VS Code, previously known as the AI Toolkit, is now generally available. It offers VS Code tooling for Microsoft Agent Framework, enabling agent creation, local testing, debugging, and deployment. This release benefits developers building agents within the Microsoft ecosystem, providing a more integrated and efficient workflow directly in their preferred IDE.
feature announcement - Azure Updates infraazuregaengineer ·
Azure Kubernetes Service WireGuard encryption now GA
WireGuard in-transit encryption is now generally available for Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters using Azure CNI powered by Cilium and Advanced Container Networking Services (ACNS). This feature provides transparent, node-level encryption for inter-node communication. It is now production-ready for users leveraging these specific AKS networking configurations.
feature patch - Azure Updates dataazuregaengineer ·
Azure Database for PostgreSQL: Cascading read replicas now GA
Cascading read replicas are now generally available in Azure Database for PostgreSQL, enhancing flexibility for read-intensive workloads. This feature allows users to create read replicas from existing replicas, supporting up to 30 replicas across two levels of replication. The update is available for all PostgreSQL versions supported by Azure Database for PostgreSQL.
feature patch - Azure Updates infraazuregaengineer ·
Azure Elastic SAN adds CRC32C checksum support
Azure Elastic SAN now supports CRC‑32C checksum verification for connections to Elastic SAN volumes when enabled on the client. This enhancement helps ensure data integrity during transit by detecting accidental data corruption. The feature can be enabled during volume group creation or for existing Elastic SAN configurations. This update is now generally available for Azure users.
feature patch - Azure Updates infraazuregaengineer ·
Azure Elastic SAN Capacity Autoscaling is Now Generally Available
Capacity Autoscaling is now generally available for Azure Elastic SAN, allowing users to automatically expand storage capacity based on usage. This feature eliminates the need for manual capacity management and avoids overprovisioning. It is now available for all customers to use in production environments.
feature announcement - Terraform AzureRM Provider Releases terraforminfraazuregapreviewengineer ·
Terraform Provider for AzureRM v4.70.0 adds Storage Mover resources and enhancements
Terraform Provider for AzureRM v4.70.0 introduces new resources for managing Azure Storage Movers, agents, and endpoints. It also includes enhancements across various services, such as updated API versions for Synapse and Cosmos DB, new properties for Bot services and Dashboard Grafana, and support for IPv6 in NAT Gateway associations. Additionally, the release includes bug fixes for the Storage Account SAS data source and Container App environment.
feature patch - Azure Updates observabilityazuregaengineer ·
Azure Monitor GA for Arc-enabled Kubernetes, incl. OpenShift
Azure Monitor is now generally available for monitoring Azure Arc-enabled Kubernetes clusters, including those using OpenShift and Azure Red Hat OpenShift. This provides comprehensive visibility into the health and performance of Kubernetes infrastructure and dependent applications. The update benefits engineers and architects managing hybrid and multi-cloud Kubernetes deployments. Support for these specific OpenShift environments ensures consistent monitoring across diverse infrastructure.
feature announcement - Azure Updates azurepreviewengineer ·
Azure Arc adds SQL Server on Azure VMs as migration target (preview)
Azure Arc migration now supports targeting SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines, expanding options beyond Azure SQL Managed Instance. This allows for a more flexible migration path for Arc-enabled SQL Server instances to Azure infrastructure. The feature is currently available as a public preview.
feature announcement - Azure Updates observabilityazurepreview ·
Azure PostgreSQL Flexible Server: Logical replication slot sync status metric in preview
Azure PostgreSQL Flexible Server now offers a new metric, `logical_replication_slot_sync_status`, to monitor logical replication slot synchronization. This feature, currently in public preview, allows users to observe the sync status directly within Azure Monitor. It is intended for database administrators and engineers managing replication in PostgreSQL Flexible Server environments.
feature announcement - Azure Updates infraazurega ·
Azure Database for PostgreSQL flexible server now available in Denmark East
Azure Database for PostgreSQL flexible server is now generally available in the Denmark East region. This expansion provides users in Northern Europe with a fully managed PostgreSQL service. The new region availability allows for lower latency and improved data residency options for applications deployed there.
feature announcement - Azure Updates securityazuregaengineer ·
Azure Cosmos DB Dynamic Data Masking generally available
Dynamic data masking (DDM) is now generally available for Azure Cosmos DB, providing a server-side, policy-based security feature to protect sensitive data. This feature masks data for nonprivileged users, helping organizations prevent unauthorized access. It is now available for all users of Azure Cosmos DB.
feature patch - Azure Updates dataazuregaengineer ·
Azure Database for PostgreSQL gets Premium SSD v2
Azure Database for PostgreSQL flexible server is now generally available with Premium SSD v2 storage. This upgrade offers up to four times higher IOPS and significantly lower latency, improving price-performance for I/O-intensive workloads. The new storage option is available for flexible server deployments.
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