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Tracking 321 Azure releases · Updated

  • Azure Updates aiazurepreviewengineer ·

    Microsoft Foundry adds Rubric evaluator in public preview

    Microsoft Foundry is introducing a Rubric evaluator, currently in public preview, which enables AI-powered discovery of Azure Updates. This feature aims to help users stay informed about Azure product and feature updates, aiding cloud investment decisions. It is available to all Azure customers for non-production use and testing.

    feature announcement
  • Azure Updates aiazuregaengineer ·

    Microsoft Foundry Custom Voice portal now generally available

    The Custom Voice portal experience within Microsoft Foundry is now generally available, allowing all Azure customers to leverage AI-powered voice capabilities for production use. This enhancement enables AI-driven discovery of Azure Updates, helping users stay informed about new products and features. While the core Custom Voice portal is production-ready, specific Azure Update features may still be in limited or preview stages for select customers. The update aims to meet evolving cloud investment needs.

    feature announcement
  • Azure Updates azurepreviewengineer ·

    Azure Updates Public Preview: Intelligent Trace Sampling for Evaluations

    Azure Updates now offers a public preview of evaluations with Intelligent Trace Sampling, powered by Microsoft Release Communications. This feature aims to help users discover relevant Azure Updates for their cloud investment needs. It is available to all Azure customers for non-production use and testing.

    feature announcement
  • Azure Updates infraazuregaengineer ·

    Microsoft Foundry for VS Code Available for Azure Updates

    Microsoft Foundry for Visual Studio Code has reached general availability with its June 2026 refresh, enabling AI-powered discovery of Azure Updates. This feature, powered by the Microsoft Release Communications MCP server, helps users stay informed about Azure products and features. While the fully released product is production-ready for all Azure customers, early access for non-production testing is available through limited offerings and previews.

    feature announcement
  • Azure Updates aiazurepreviewengineer ·

    Azure public preview adds domain filter for model catalog discovery

    Microsoft Azure has introduced a public preview for a new domain filter feature in the Foundry model catalog, enhancing AI-powered discovery of Azure Updates. This feature enables users to more effectively find relevant information about Azure products and features. It is currently available to all Azure customers for non-production use and testing.

    feature announcement
  • Azure Updates observabilityazurepreviewengineer ·

    Azure Updates observability in preview

    Azure Updates can now be discovered using AI via the Microsoft Release Communications MCP server. This feature is available in preview for non-production use, offering customers the latest information on Azure products and features. The update aims to help users meet their cloud investment needs by keeping them informed about relevant Azure developments.

    feature announcement
  • Azure Updates aiazurepreviewengineer ·

    Text PII Playground updates in Microsoft Foundry now in public preview

    Microsoft Foundry is now offering public preview updates for its TextPII NextGen Playground, powered by AI-driven discovery of Azure Updates. This feature allows users to leverage AI to find relevant Azure product and feature updates, helping them manage their cloud investments effectively. The preview is available to all Azure customers for non-production use and testing, with a fully released, production-ready version to follow.

    feature announcement
  • Azure Updates aiazurepreviewengineer ·

    Microsoft Foundry: Conversational PII Playground in Public Preview

    Microsoft Foundry is launching a new Conversational PII Playground in public preview, powered by AI for discovering Azure Updates. This feature aims to help users stay informed about cloud investments by identifying relevant Azure product and feature updates. It is currently available to all Azure customers for non-production use and testing.

    feature announcement
  • Azure Updates aiazureengineer ·

    Azure Confidential Live Migration for Intel TDX VMs in Development

    Microsoft is developing Confidential Live Migration for Intel TDX confidential VMs in Azure, allowing AI-powered discovery of Azure updates via the Release Communications MCP server. This feature aims to meet cloud investment needs by keeping customers informed of product and feature updates. It is currently in limited offering for select customers for non-production use and testing.

    announcement
  • Azure Updates infraazurepreviewengineer ·

    Azure Infrastructure Resiliency Manager enters public preview

    Azure Infrastructure Resiliency Manager is now available in public preview, allowing all Azure customers to explore its features for non-production use and testing. This service aims to help users manage their cloud investments by keeping them informed about Azure product and feature updates. The preview enables AI-powered discovery of Azure Updates through the Microsoft Release Communications MCP server.

    feature announcement
  • Azure Updates aiazurepreview ·

    Azure DocumentDB adds advanced full-text search in preview

    Azure DocumentDB is introducing advanced full-text search capabilities, currently in public preview. This feature enables AI-powered discovery of Azure Updates and can help users meet their cloud investment needs. It is available to all Azure customers for non-production use and testing.

    feature announcement
  • Azure Updates dataazuregaengineer ·

    Azure Database for PostgreSQL now supports DuckDB extension

    Azure Database for PostgreSQL - Flexible Server now supports the DuckDB extension, enabling AI-powered discovery of Azure Updates. This feature helps users stay informed about Azure products and features, meeting their cloud investment needs. It is now fully released and production-ready for all Azure customers.

    feature announcement
  • Azure Updates aiazurepreviewengineer ·

    Azure Updates Discovery in Preview

    Azure Updates now offers AI-powered discovery of product and feature updates via the MCP server. This feature helps users track cloud investment needs and stay informed about their Azure environment. It is currently in public preview for non-production use and testing by all Azure customers.

    feature announcement
  • Azure Updates aiazuregaengineer ·

    Azure Cosmos DB agent kit now generally available

    An agent kit for Azure Cosmos DB is now generally available, enabling AI-powered discovery of Azure Updates. This new feature helps users stay informed about cloud investment needs by providing the latest updates on Azure products and features. The kit is now production-ready for all Azure customers. Additional resources include the Microsoft Azure Blog and community support.

    feature announcement
  • Azure Updates aiazurepreviewengineer ·

    Azure SQL Updates (Early June Preview)

    New AI-powered discovery for Azure Updates is available in public preview, alongside other Azure SQL updates. This aims to help users stay informed about cloud investment needs. The AI discovery feature is available for non-production use and testing by all Azure customers.

    feature announcement
  • Azure Updates aiazurepreviewengineer ·

    Azure Updates discovery enabled by AI

    Azure Updates can now be discovered using AI-powered search via the Microsoft Release Communications MCP server, helping users track cloud investment needs. This feature is currently in limited development offering for select customers in non-production environments and testing. It will be available to all Azure customers for non-production use and testing in preview, before a full production launch.

    feature announcement
  • Azure Updates azuregaengineer ·

    Azure Files management model now generally available

    Microsoft has launched a file share-centric management model for Azure Files, identified as Microsoft.FileShares, which is now generally available. This model allows for easier management of Azure Files resources, catering to organizations that leverage Azure for cloud investments. The update is fully released and production-ready for all Azure customers.

    feature announcement
  • Azure Updates aiazurepreviewengineer ·

    Azure API Management adds Unified Model API for AI apps (preview)

    Azure API Management now offers a Unified Model API for multi-model AI applications during public preview. This feature aims to simplify the integration of various AI models by providing a single interface. The preview is available to all Azure customers for non-production use and testing, allowing engineers and architects to explore its capabilities before general availability.

    feature announcement
  • Azure Updates infraazuregaengineer ·

    Azure Updates Now Available via Microsoft Release Communications

    Azure Updates are now discoverable through the Microsoft Release Communications MCP server, aiding users in tracking product and feature changes. This feature is now generally available to all Azure customers for production use. Users can subscribe to notifications for timely information and access additional resources via the Azure Blog and community support.

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  • Azure Updates azurepreviewengineer ·

    Azure Cobalt VMs Available in Preview

    Microsoft is previewing new Azure Cobalt Arm-based virtual machines across several series, including Dpsv7, Dplsv7, Epsv7, Mpsv4, and Lpsv5. These VMs are designed to meet cloud investment needs and are currently available for non-production use and testing. This expansion offers more options for cloud workloads, with broader availability expected in the future.

    feature announcement