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 infraazurega ·
Azure NetApp Files supports large files up to 64 TiB
Azure NetApp Files now supports file sizes up to 64 TiB for regular volumes, a significant increase from previous limits. This enhancement is crucial for seamlessly migrating and operating workloads that rely on large files, such as Azure VMware Solution virtual machines with large VMDK disks. The feature is now generally available, benefiting users with large file storage needs.
feature patch - Terraform AzureRM Provider Releases terraforminfraazureengineer ·
Terraform Provider for Azure Adds Storage Mover and CDN Rules
Terraform Provider for Azure (azurerm) v4.73.0 introduces two new resources for managing Storage Mover job definitions and projects. Several existing resources have also been enhanced with new capabilities, including expanded custom block response status codes for CDN Frontdoor firewall policies and additional compliance standards for Databricks workspaces. These updates benefit engineers and architects managing Azure infrastructure with Terraform, offering greater control and flexibility in resource configuration.
feature patch - Azure Updates securityazuregaengineer ·
Azure Files SMB support for Managed Identities is now GA
Azure Files now supports Managed Identities for SMB access, allowing applications to authenticate using Entra-issued tokens instead of static credentials. This enhancement aligns with Zero Trust principles and simplifies credential management for secure access. The feature is now generally available for all Azure users.
feature announcement - 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 azuregaarchitect ·
Azure Service Bus Premium gets 99.99% uptime SLA in AZ regions
Effective May 1, 2026, Azure Service Bus Premium namespaces in Availability Zone (AZ) regions will have their uptime SLA increased to 99.99%. This enhancement is significant for critical workloads that rely on Service Bus Premium's high availability. The change primarily affects customers using the Premium tier in AZ-enabled regions.
feature - 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 securityazuregaengineer ·
Azure Sentinel TI: Revoke Reliability and Pattern Parsing Enhancements (GA)
Azure Sentinel's Threat Intelligence (TI) has been updated to General Availability with improved revoke action reliability and enhanced pattern parsing. These changes ensure that modifications to threat intelligence feeds are applied consistently and that patterns are interpreted more accurately. The update benefits security analysts and operations teams managing TI data within Sentinel. The revoke fix specifically addresses issues where revoke actions were not consistently applied.
feature patch - Terraform AzureRM Provider Releases terraforminfraazureengineer ·
Terraform Azure Provider v4.72.0 Adds Subnet Resource, Enhances Services
Terraform Azure Provider version 4.72.0 introduces a new resource for managing subnets, along with several enhancements to existing services like Frontdoor, Log Analytics, and Azure Machine Learning. These updates include API version upgrades, increased flexibility in configuration options, and improved security by marking sensitive fields. The release benefits users managing Azure infrastructure via Terraform, with a focus on network configurations and data services.
feature patch - Azure Updates infraazuregaengineer ·
Azure Premium SSD v2 Disk Now GA in Japan West
Azure Premium SSD v2, a next-generation block storage for VMs, has reached General Availability in all three Availability Zones in Japan West. This offers customers in the region sub-millisecond latencies and improved price-performance. The disk is now broadly available for production workloads.
feature patch - 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.
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