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

  • Terraform AzureRM Provider Releases terraforminfraazuregaengineer ·

    Terraform Azure Provider v4.78.0 Adds New Resources and Enhancements

    Terraform Azure Provider v4.78.0 introduces two new resources: `azurerm_signalr_service_custom_domain` and `azurerm_storage_sync_server_endpoint`. This release also includes enhancements to several data sources and resources, such as updated SDK dependencies, added support for `KataVmIsolation` on Kubernetes clusters, and the `storage_iops` property for managed SQL instances. Bug fixes address issues with Cosmos DB, ExpressRoute connections, and Static Web Apps. The update is available now for users managing Azure infrastructure with Terraform.

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  • Azure Updates networkingazuregaengineer ·

    Azure Standard V2 NAT Gateway adds ICMP support

    Azure Standard V2 NAT Gateway now supports ICMP, allowing for enhanced network troubleshooting and diagnostics. This feature is now generally available to all Azure customers, enabling more robust network management for production workloads. The update aims to improve visibility into network traffic for services behind the NAT Gateway.

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  • Terraform AzureRM Provider Releases terraforminfraazuregadeprecationengineer ·

    Terraform Azure Provider v4.77.0: New resources, enhancements, and fixes

    Terraform-provider-azurerm version 4.77.0 introduces two new resources for Key Vault and Web PubSub custom domains, alongside several enhancements and bug fixes. Key changes include deprecations for storage account name properties in favor of IDs, and fixes for issues related to SKU changes and IP address validation. This release impacts users managing Azure resources via Terraform, particularly those working with storage, machine learning, and network configurations.

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  • Azure Updates infraazurega ·

    Azure Database for PostgreSQL: General Availability for Maintenance Control

    Maintenance control for Azure Database for PostgreSQL is now generally available, allowing users to reschedule and apply updates on demand. This feature enhances control over database maintenance windows, crucial for minimizing downtime and ensuring operational continuity. The update is available to all Azure customers for production use, offering flexibility beyond previous limited or preview stages. Users can now view and download maintenance details for better planning.

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  • Terraform AzureRM Provider Releases terraforminfraazureengineer ·

    Azurerm Terraform Provider v4.76.0 Adds VM Deallocation and Key Vault Release Policy

    HashiCorp's Terraform provider for Azure (azurerm) version 4.76.0 introduces the ability to deallocate virtual machines directly and adds support for release policies in Azure Key Vault keys. These enhancements benefit users managing Azure infrastructure with Terraform by increasing control and security configurations. This release also includes several bug fixes across services like federated identity credentials and NetApp accounts, improving stability and accuracy for existing deployments.

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  • Azure Updates observabilityazuregaengineer ·

    Azure Log Analytics alerts gain AI-powered dynamic thresholds

    Azure Log Analytics now offers AI-driven dynamic thresholds for search alerts, improving anomaly detection beyond static rules. This feature aims to help customers proactively identify unusual patterns in their logs, reducing the risk of missed incidents. The capability is now generally available to all Azure customers for production use. It leverages AI to automatically adjust alert sensitivity based on historical data, reducing alert fatigue.

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  • Azure Updates observabilityazuregaengineer ·

    Azure Monitor for VMs adds OpenTelemetry metrics and visualizations

    Azure Monitor for Azure VMs and Arc Servers now supports OpenTelemetry metrics and visualizations, enhancing monitoring capabilities. This feature is now Generally Available (GA) to all Azure customers for production use. The update aims to provide richer insights into VM performance and health.

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  • Azure Updates aiazuregaengineer ·

    Azure API Management adds content safety controls for MCP and A2A APIs

    Azure API Management now supports content safety controls for MCP and A2A APIs, leveraging AI for discovery of Azure Updates. This feature is now generally available to all Azure customers, enabling them to stay informed about product updates. The update aims to help users meet their cloud investment needs by providing timely information on Azure products and features.

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  • Azure Updates dataazuregaengineer ·

    Azure Cosmos DB: Changes to version and delete change feed modes generally available

    Azure Cosmos DB has made changes to its version and delete change feed modes generally available. This update allows for more efficient data management and tracking of changes within your database. All Azure customers can now utilize these production-ready features.

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  • 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 Translator adds GA image translation for batch jobs

    Azure AI Translator is now generally available with support for image file translation within batch document translation. This feature enables AI-powered content discovery and extraction from images in documents, benefiting users who process large volumes of visual data. The update is available to all Azure customers for production use.

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  • Terraform AzureRM Provider Releases terraforminfradeprecation ·

    Terraform Provider for Azure Resource Manager v4.75.0

    HashiCorp has released version 4.75.0 of the Azure Resource Manager Terraform provider, introducing two new features for the provider itself, namely `persist_id_on_create_before_polling_for_completion` and `skip_import_check_on_create_and_allow_overwriting_existing_resources`. The release also includes several enhancements, such as updated API versions for various Azure services and new properties for resources like Application Gateway and Data Factory Linked Service. Bug fixes are also present, addressing issues with Virtual Network Gateways, API Management Backends, and Cosmos DB SQL Containers, benefiting users managing Azure infrastructure via Terraform.

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  • Azure Updates infraazuregaengineer ·

    Azure Site Recovery adds support for Performance Plus managed disks

    Azure Site Recovery now supports replicating virtual machines that use Performance Plus enabled managed disks. This enhancement expands the disk types compatible with ASR for disaster recovery scenarios, enabling replication for VMs utilizing Premium SSD, Standard SSD, or Standard HDD disks with this capability. The feature is now generally available.

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  • Terraform AzureRM Provider Releases terraforminfraazureengineer ·

    Azurerm Provider v4.74.0 Adds New Properties and Fixes Bugs

    HashiCorp's Terraform provider for Azure (Azurerm) has released version 4.74.0, introducing support for several new properties across various Azure services including Function Apps, Web Apps, Logic Apps, and Container App environments. These enhancements allow for more granular control over TLS cipher suites, integration runtime settings, and app service plans, benefiting engineers managing Azure infrastructure. Additionally, the release includes bug fixes for Container App environment naming and Logic App Standard updates, ensuring more reliable management of these resources.

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  • Azure Updates securityazuredeprecationengineer ·

    Azure App Service, Functions, Logic Apps to retire TLS 1.0/1.1

    Azure is retiring TLS 1.0 and TLS 1.1 for App Service, Functions, and Logic Apps to enhance security. The change will take effect after May 31, 2027, impacting any clients, applications, or services still using these older protocols. Users should migrate to TLS 1.2 or higher before the deadline to maintain connectivity.

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  • Azure Updates azuregaengineerenergy ·

    Azure Event Grid Enhances MQTT Capabilities to GA

    Azure Event Grid has reached General Availability for expanded MQTT capabilities, enabling organizations to build scalable, real-time solutions compliant with MQTT V5 standards. This enhancement simplifies the creation of responsive device experiences and backend integrations. The updates are now available for all users looking to improve their IoT and real-time data processing architectures.

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  • Azure Updates governanceazureengineer ·

    Microsoft Foundry RBAC roles renamed and enhanced

    Microsoft Foundry has updated its built-in RBAC role names to align with the product's branding. This change affects Azure AI-related roles, renaming them to Foundry equivalents. The update aims to improve clarity and consistency for users managing access within Foundry. No specific action is required from users as this is a naming convention update.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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