Azure releases
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 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 networkingazure ·
Azure data transfer updates for the UK region
Azure is updating its data transfer policies for the United Kingdom, aligning with existing European practices. This change impacts how customers and CSP partners manage data movement between Azure and external environments within the UK. The update aims to provide greater flexibility and potentially cost savings for data egress and transfer operations in the region.
announcement - Terraform AzureRM Provider Releases terraforminfra ·
Azure provider for Terraform adds CDN security policy, improves storage and Kubernetes
Terraform's Azure provider (v4.71.0) introduces a new data source for CDN security policies and enhances existing resources like storage accounts and Kubernetes clusters. These updates provide greater flexibility and control for managing Azure infrastructure via Terraform. The release also includes several bug fixes, addressing issues with SQL databases and network security rules, benefiting users managing these Azure services.
feature patch - 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 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 aiazuredeprecationengineer ·
Prompt Flow to be retired April 2027 for Microsoft Agent Framework
Prompt Flow in Azure Machine Learning and Microsoft Foundry will be retired on April 20, 2027, replaced by the Microsoft Agent Framework. This consolidation aims to provide a unified platform with enhanced capabilities for orchestration. Existing users should plan to migrate their workloads to the new framework before the retirement date.
deprecation 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.
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