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 infraazuregaarchitect ·
Azure Storage Actions adds mock runs for task simulation
Azure Storage Actions now supports mock runs, allowing users to simulate task execution at full scale without altering data. This feature helps validate automation logic before deployment, benefiting architects and engineers managing data for Azure Blob and Data Lake Storage. Mock runs are now generally available, providing a safe method for testing complex data management tasks.
feature - Azure Updates observabilityinfraazuregaengineer ·
Application Insights auto-instrumentation for AKS apps is GA
Application Insights auto-instrumentation for Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) apps is now generally available, simplifying application monitoring without code changes. This feature allows for easier integration by requiring only a few configuration steps. It benefits engineers and architects managing AKS applications by reducing setup overhead for observability. The capability is now production-ready for all AKS users.
feature announcement - Azure Updates infraazuregaengineer ·
Azure Marketplace SaaS subscriptions auto-activation now GA
Microsoft Marketplace has launched auto-activation for SaaS subscriptions, simplifying the process of starting SaaS products and their billing cycles upon purchase. This feature aims to expedite value realization for both customers and publishers. It is now generally available for all SaaS solutions listed on the marketplace.
feature announcement - Azure Updates infraazuregaengineer ·
Azure Blob Storage SDK for Rust now generally available
The Azure Blob Storage SDK for Rust has reached general availability, enabling developers to interact with Azure Blob Storage using Rust. This SDK facilitates common operations like uploading and downloading blobs. It is intended for Rust developers working with Azure cloud storage.
feature announcement - 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 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 - 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 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 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 - 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 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 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 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 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.
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