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Tracking 321 Azure releases · Updated
- Azure Updates azurepreviewengineer ·
Azure Container Apps Express enters public preview
Azure Container Apps Express is now available in public preview, offering a streamlined way to deploy and scale applications on Azure. This new feature aims to simplify infrastructure management, allowing developers to move from zero to hyperscale quickly. It is particularly suited for engineers and architects looking for rapid application deployment without deep infrastructure knowledge.
feature announcement - Azure Updates observabilityazuregaengineergovernment ·
Azure Monitor dashboards with Grafana reach GA
Azure Monitor dashboards with Grafana are now generally available, integrating Grafana's visualization platform into the Azure Portal. This allows developers and operators to create, edit, and share Grafana dashboards directly within Azure. The feature is available in Public, Government (Fairfax), and China cloud environments.
feature announcement - Azure Updates securityazuregaengineer ·
Azure Service Bus Premium confidential computing GA
Confidential computing for Azure Service Bus Premium is now generally available in Korea Central and UAE North. This feature protects data by processing messages within hardware-based trusted execution environments (TEEs). It is now available for general use, offering enhanced security for sensitive message processing workloads.
feature announcement - Azure Updates infraazuregaarchitect ·
Azure Virtual Network Manager rule impact analyzer reaches GA
The Azure Virtual Network Manager rule impact analyzer is now generally available, allowing users to simulate security rule changes in virtual networks before deployment. This feature helps prevent unintended consequences by providing a clear view of rule impacts. It is available for all Azure Virtual Network Manager users.
feature announcement - Azure Updates azuregaengineer ·
Azure DL/D/E v7 VMs powered by Intel Xeon 6 now Generally Available
Azure has launched its new DL/D/E v7 Virtual Machines, featuring the Intel® Xeon® 6 (Granite Rapids) processors. These general-purpose and memory-optimized VMs offer up to a 20% improvement in general compute performance. This release is now generally available for all Azure users.
feature announcement - Azure Updates azurepreviewengineer ·
Azure SQL Managed Instance memory sizing improved (preview)
Azure SQL Managed Instance now allows users to right-size memory for Business Critical tiers in preview. This enhancement aims to improve performance by preventing memory overprovisioning. The update is available for Business Critical deployments and targets engineers and architects managing SQL instances.
feature announcement - 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 infraazurepreview ·
Azure Backup adds bulk restore for VMs in preview
Azure Backup now supports restoring up to 100 Azure virtual machines in a single operation during public preview. This feature aims to simplify large-scale disaster recovery scenarios for users managing multiple VMs. It is particularly relevant for IT administrators and operations teams responsible for VM resilience and recovery planning.
feature announcement - Azure Updates awsazurepreviewengineer ·
Azure NetApp Files: Backup enabled by default for new volumes (preview)
Azure NetApp Files now enables backup by default for newly created volumes, simplifying data protection. This change automatically provisions backups during volume creation, reducing manual setup effort for users. The feature is currently in public preview and impacts users creating new NetApp Files volumes.
feature announcement - Azure Updates dataazurepreviewengineer ·
Azure Cosmos DB Shell enters public preview
The Azure Cosmos DB Shell is now available in public preview, offering a new command-line interface for data workflows. This shell integrates agentic capabilities via the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to enhance querying, exploration, and data management efficiency. It is available for users to explore and provide feedback during the preview phase.
feature announcement - Azure Updates aiazurepreviewengineer ·
Azure Cosmos DB adds spherical quantization for vector search (preview)
Azure Cosmos DB is introducing spherical quantization in public preview, a new vector compression technique that enhances vector indexing speed and accuracy. This feature aims to improve search recall and precision for large-scale vector operations. It is now available for users to test and adopt.
feature announcement - Azure Updates infraazuredeprecationengineer ·
Azure retires Reserved VM Instances for select older VM series
Azure is retiring one-year Reserved VM Instances for several older VM series starting July 1, 2026, with purchases and renewals no longer being available. Three-year reservations for these series will also be retired. This change impacts users currently relying on these specific reserved instances for cost savings on older virtual machine generations.
deprecation - Azure Updates infraazurepreviewengineer ·
Azure Application Gateway for Containers managed add-on now in public preview
Microsoft has announced the public preview of the managed add-on for Application Gateway for Containers in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). This add-on aims to simplify the deployment and management of Application Gateway for Containers, addressing a previous limitation where it could not be managed automatically. This preview is relevant for AKS users looking to streamline their container ingress management.
feature announcement - 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 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 - 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 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.
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