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Tracking 321 Azure releases · Updated
- Azure Updates governanceazurega ·
Azure Document Intelligence v3.0 API retiring March 30, 2029
The Azure Document Intelligence v3.0 API is scheduled for retirement on March 30, 2029. Users are advised to migrate to the latest generally available version, v4.0, before this date. After the retirement date, the v3.0 API will be unavailable.
deprecation announcement - Azure Updates awsazuregaengineer ·
Azure Elastic SAN adds AV64 SKU support for AVS
Azure Elastic SAN now supports AV64 SKUs, offering higher-scale and higher-performance storage for Azure VMware Solution (AVS) deployments. This enhancement directly benefits AVS users requiring more robust storage capabilities. The feature is now generally available.
feature patch - Azure Updates dataazuregaengineer ·
Azure Elastic SAN adds single volume snapshots for incremental backups
Azure Elastic SAN now supports single volume snapshots, allowing for incremental, point-in-time backups of individual SAN volumes. This feature captures only changes since the last snapshot and stores them within the SAN, enabling faster deployment of new volumes. This enhancement is now generally available for Azure Elastic SAN users.
feature patch - Azure Updates infraazuregaarchitect ·
Azure Elastic SAN Generally Available with AVS Gen2
Azure Elastic SAN now offers generally available support for AVS Gen2 Private Cloud, simplifying connectivity and enhancing performance. This integration eliminates the need for an ExpressRoute gateway and requires only a single Private Endpoint for configuration. The feature targets Azure VMware Solution users needing efficient storage access for their private cloud environments.
feature announcement - Azure Updates azuregaengineer ·
Azure Communication Services: Cleanup legacy AlternateId usage
Azure Communication Services (ACS) is cleaning up legacy AlternateId usage due to an issue impacting the Multi-line (Multiple Number Assignment) feature for Teams Phone enablement. This change affects customers using AlternateId in their internal implementations. The update is generally available and aims to ensure continued service reliability.
patch announcement - Azure Updates aiazuregaengineer ·
Azure Functions Durable Task Scheduler Consumption SKU GA
The Durable Task Scheduler Consumption SKU for Azure Functions is now generally available, enabling users to run durable workflows and AI agent orchestrations with pay-per-use pricing. This eliminates the need for storage management, capacity planning, and paying for idle resources. It is now generally available for production use.
feature announcement - Azure Updates securityazurega ·
Azure Blob Storage: Prefix-scoped User Delegation SAS now GA
Azure Blob Storage has moved prefix-scoped access for User Delegation SAS to general availability across all regions. This enhancement extends the existing SAS token scoping from container and individual blob levels to include a specific prefix within a container. This new capability is available to all Azure users and provides more granular control over access to blob data.
feature announcement - Azure Updates azuregaengineer ·
Azure Functions adds general availability support for Java 25
Azure Functions has achieved general availability for Java 25 support. This enables developers to build and deploy applications using Java 25 on both Linux and Windows Azure Functions plans, including Flex Consumption. The update allows for local development and deployment, simplifying the Java development lifecycle on Azure.
feature patch - Azure Updates complianceazurega ·
Azure Red Hat OpenShift now generally available in Austria East
Azure Red Hat OpenShift has been launched in the Austria East region, offering three availability zones for resilient operations. This expansion supports customers requiring in-country data residency and adheres to strict data protection regulations. The service is now generally available for Azure customers and partners in this new region.
feature announcement - Azure Updates aiazuregaengineer ·
Microsoft Agent Framework 1.0 now generally available
Microsoft Agent Framework has reached version 1.0 with stable APIs and long-term support for .NET and Python developers. This release enables multi-agent orchestration, multi-provider model support, and cross-runtime interoperability. It is now generally available for production use.
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 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 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