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Tracking 321 Azure releases · Updated

  • Azure Updates aiazuregaengineer ·

    Azure DocumentDB instant free tier clusters now generally available

    Azure DocumentDB now offers an instant free tier for clusters, enabling AI-powered discovery of Azure Updates via the Microsoft Release Communications MCP server. This feature, now fully released and production-ready, allows all Azure customers to leverage the service for non-production use and testing before wider adoption. The availability aims to help customers meet their cloud investment needs by staying informed about Azure product updates.

    feature announcement
  • Azure Updates aiazurepreviewengineer ·

    Azure HorizonDB enters public preview

    Azure HorizonDB is now available in public preview, enabling AI-powered discovery of Azure updates through the Microsoft Release Communications MCP server. This feature allows users to stay informed about Azure product and feature changes to optimize cloud investments. It is currently available to all Azure customers for non-production use and testing.

    feature announcement
  • Azure Updates aiazuregaengineerfinance ·

    Azure HorizonDB Agentic Advisor is Generally Available

    Azure HorizonDB Agentic Advisor is now generally available, enabling AI-powered discovery of Azure Updates via Microsoft Release Communications. This solution helps users stay informed about Azure product and feature changes to manage their cloud investments. It is fully released and production-ready for all Azure customers, though a limited offering was previously available for non-production testing.

    feature announcement
  • Azure Updates aiazurepreviewengineer ·

    Azure Updates to feature AI-powered discovery

    Microsoft is enhancing Azure Updates with AI-powered discovery via the MCP server, allowing users to stay informed about product and feature changes. This feature is currently in limited development for select customers and is available in public preview for non-production testing for all Azure customers. The goal is to help users manage their cloud investments effectively by providing timely information.

    feature announcement
  • Azure Updates aiazurepreviewengineer ·

    Azure HorizonDB Adds BM25 Full-Text Search in Preview

    Azure HorizonDB is now offering BM25 full-text search capabilities in public preview. This feature enhances AI-powered discovery and retrieval of information within Azure Updates. It is available to all Azure customers for non-production use and testing, providing a more efficient way to stay informed about Azure products and features.

    feature announcement
  • Azure Updates azurepreviewengineer ·

    MCP Toolkit for Azure DocumentDB enters public preview

    A new MCP toolkit is available in public preview for Azure DocumentDB, enabling AI-powered discovery of Azure updates. This toolkit allows users to subscribe to notifications for the latest Azure product and feature information. It is currently available for non-production use and testing by all Azure customers.

    feature announcement
  • Azure Updates azurepreviewengineer ·

    Azure SQL Database provisioning preview in MSSQL extension

    The MSSQL extension for Azure now supports Azure SQL Database provisioning in public preview. This feature allows users to manage Azure SQL Database resources directly within the extension, streamlining cloud database management. It is currently available for non-production use and testing for all Azure customers.

    feature announcement
  • Azure Updates aiazuregaengineer ·

    Azure Updates adds AI-powered discovery

    Azure Updates now incorporates AI-powered discovery through the Microsoft Release Communications MCP server, enabling users to find the latest product and feature updates. This enhancement aims to help customers manage their cloud investments by staying informed about new developments. The feature is now fully released and production-ready for all Azure customers. Users can subscribe to notifications for proactive information delivery.

    feature announcement
  • Azure Updates aiazuregaengineer ·

    GitHub Copilot in Azure Schema Designer is Generally Available

    GitHub Copilot integration is now generally available within the Schema Designer for the MSSQL extension on Azure. This feature leverages AI to assist users with Azure updates and related tasks. It is now production-ready and available to all Azure customers, with prior limited and preview offerings for select users.

    feature announcement
  • Azure Updates aiazuregaengineer ·

    Azure SQL Updates for June Now Generally Available

    Microsoft has launched updates for Azure SQL, making them generally available to all Azure customers. These updates aim to help users meet their cloud investment needs by providing the latest information on Azure products and features. The release focuses on empowering AI-driven discovery of these updates through the Microsoft Release Communications MCP server. This announcement targets all Azure customers, with specific availability stages like 'In development' and 'In preview' also detailed for other features.

    feature announcement
  • Azure Updates azuregaengineer ·

    Azure Database for MySQL Flexible Server GA: Self-Service Quota Management

    Azure Database for MySQL Flexible Server has launched a generally available self-service quota management experience. This feature allows users to manage their resource quotas directly, simplifying capacity planning and infrastructure adjustments. The update is now available to all Azure customers, providing production-ready capabilities for managing MySQL server resources.

    feature announcement
  • Azure Updates aiazurepreviewengineer ·

    Public Preview: Benchmark evaluations for fine-tuned models in Microsoft Foundry

    Microsoft Azure is releasing a public preview of benchmark evaluations for fine-tuned models within Microsoft Foundry. This feature allows users to assess the performance of their custom models, providing insights for optimization. It is available to all Azure customers for non-production use and testing, enabling them to enhance their AI deployments.

    feature announcement
  • Azure Updates aiazurepreviewengineer ·

    Azure Updates discovery powered by AI, in preview

    Microsoft is enabling AI-powered discovery of Azure Updates via the Microsoft Release Communications server. This feature aims to help users stay informed about Azure product and feature changes, meeting evolving cloud investment needs. It is currently available to all Azure customers for non-production use and testing as part of a public preview.

    feature announcement
  • Azure Updates aiazurepreviewengineer ·

    Azure Updates AI-powered discovery in preview

    Microsoft is enabling AI-powered discovery of Azure Updates via the Microsoft Release Communications server, allowing users to stay informed about Azure products and features. This update is currently in preview for non-production use and testing by all Azure customers. The feature aims to help users meet their cloud investment needs by providing timely information.

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  • Azure Updates aiazuregaengineer ·

    Azure Updates Discovery Now Generally Available

    Microsoft has launched a new feature for AI-powered discovery of Azure Updates, accessible via the Microsoft Release Communications MCP server. This feature helps users stay informed about the latest product and feature changes on Azure, aiding in cloud investment decisions. While a limited offering was available for testing, the fully released, production-ready product is now available to all Azure customers.

    feature announcement
  • Azure Updates aiazuregaengineer ·

    Azure Updates Now AI-Powered for Discovery

    Microsoft Azure has launched a new feature allowing AI-powered discovery of Azure Updates via the Release Communications MCP server. This enhancement aims to help customers stay informed about the latest product and feature updates to optimize their cloud investments. The feature is now fully released and production-ready for all Azure customers. Users can subscribe to notifications and access additional resources like the Azure Blog and community support for further information.

    feature announcement
  • Azure Updates aiazurepreviewengineer ·

    Azure Updates integration with Release Communications in preview

    Microsoft has launched a public preview of OneLake Catalog integration for Foundry IQ Knowledge Sources, enabling AI-powered discovery of Azure Updates. This feature helps users stay informed about Azure product and feature changes, which is valuable for managing cloud investments. The preview is available to all Azure customers for non-production use and testing.

    feature announcement
  • Azure Updates aiazurepreviewengineer ·

    Azure Foundry IQ adds image serving for knowledge bases (preview)

    Azure's Foundry IQ is now available in public preview with image serving capabilities for knowledge bases. This feature enables AI-powered discovery of Azure Updates, allowing users to find information on products and features relevant to their cloud investments. The preview is available to all Azure customers for non-production use and testing.

    feature announcement
  • Azure Updates aiazuregaengineer ·

    Azure AI Search Managed Identity for Billing Calls GA

    Azure AI Search now supports managed identity for billing calls, simplifying integration with Foundry. This feature enhances security and reduces the need for manual credential management for AI-powered discovery of Azure updates. It is now generally available to all Azure customers for production use.

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  • Azure Updates aiazuregaengineer ·

    Azure AI Search adds GenAI prompt and chat completion for knowledge sources

    Azure AI Search now offers general availability for GenAI prompt and chat completion capabilities within its knowledge sources. This enhancement allows for more intelligent discovery of Azure Updates, helping users stay informed about cloud investments. The feature is fully released and production-ready for all Azure customers, with prior limited and preview offerings for testing.

    feature announcement