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Azure Databricks to natively store data in Microsoft OneLake (preview)
Azure Databricks will soon natively store data in Microsoft OneLake, enabling AI-powered discovery and integration with Azure updates. This feature is currently in public preview and available for non-production use and testing by all Azure customers. It aims to enhance cloud investment needs by keeping users informed about Azure product and feature updates.
feature announcement - Azure Updates aiazurepreviewengineer ·
Azure Migrate Adds GitHub Copilot Integration for Code Assessment
Azure Migrate now offers GitHub Copilot integration for at-scale code modernization assessments, powered by AI. This feature helps customers discover necessary Azure updates to optimize cloud investments. It is currently in public preview for non-production use and testing by all Azure customers.
feature announcement - Azure Updates aiazurepreviewengineer ·
Azure Updates AI-powered discovery available in preview
Microsoft is enabling AI-powered discovery of Azure Updates via the Microsoft Release Communications MCP server. This feature helps users stay informed about Azure product and feature updates relevant to their cloud investments. It is currently in preview for all Azure customers for non-production use and testing, with a full release planned for production use.
feature announcement - Azure Updates infraazuregapreviewdeprecationengineer ·
Azure VPN Client for Linux (Preview) to be retired August 31, 2026
Microsoft is retiring the Azure VPN Client for Linux (Preview) on August 31, 2026, as it will not reach general availability. This decision aligns Azure networking services with current security and reliability standards. Users of the preview client should transition to alternative solutions before the retirement date.
deprecation announcement - Azure Updates aiazurepreviewengineer ·
GitHub Copilot Agent Mode for SSMS in Public Preview
GitHub Copilot is now available in public preview with agent mode for SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS). This feature allows AI-powered discovery of Azure updates, helping users stay informed about Azure products and features. It is available to all Azure customers for non-production use and testing.
feature announcement - Azure Updates securityazurepreviewengineer ·
Azure Managed Redis adds Entra ID RBAC for data management in preview
Azure Managed Redis is now available in public preview with Entra ID-based Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) for data management. This feature enhances security and simplifies access management for Redis data plane operations. It is currently available to all Azure customers for non-production use and testing.
feature announcement - Azure Updates infraazurepreviewengineer ·
Azure Site Recovery adds NVMe controller support for Linux VMs (preview)
Azure Site Recovery now supports Linux Azure VMs with NVMe disk controllers in public preview, enhancing disaster recovery capabilities for specific workloads. This feature is available to all Azure customers for non-production use and testing. This expansion is crucial for workloads that utilize high-performance NVMe drives, offering improved data protection.
feature announcement - Azure Updates aiazurepreviewengineer ·
Microsoft Foundry agent security features preview in Defender for Cloud
Microsoft Foundry agent security capabilities within Microsoft Defender for Cloud are moving to a Microsoft Agent 365 license and are now in public preview. This transition enables AI-powered discovery of Azure Updates to help customers manage their cloud investments effectively. While currently available for non-production testing, users can subscribe for notifications to stay informed about broader availability. The announcement also directs users to the Azure Blog for security solutions and community support channels.
feature announcement - Azure Updates aiazurepreviewengineer ·
Azure Updates AI-Powered Discovery Now in Preview
Microsoft is releasing a new AI-powered discovery feature for Azure Updates, leveraging the Microsoft Release Communications server. This feature helps users find relevant updates for Azure products and features, aiding cloud investment decisions. It is currently available in preview for all Azure customers for non-production use and testing.
feature announcement - Azure Updates aiazurepreview ·
Azure Guest RDMA Private Preview for AI Discovery
Azure is introducing a private preview of Guest RDMA on Azure Boost, enabling AI-powered discovery of Azure Updates. This feature aims to help users stay informed about Azure products and features, meeting their cloud investment needs. Currently in limited offering for select customers for non-production testing, it will eventually be available to all Azure customers. Users can subscribe to notifications for continued updates.
feature announcement - Azure Updates aiazurepreviewengineer ·
Public Preview: Voice sync for avatar support in Voice Live API
Microsoft Foundry's Voice Live API now supports voice synchronization for avatars in public preview. This feature enables more dynamic and engaging avatar-based communication powered by AI. It is available to all Azure customers for non-production use and testing.
feature announcement - Azure Updates aiazurepreviewengineer ·
Azure AI Pipelines available in preview
Azure AI pipelines are now available in public preview, enabling AI-powered discovery of Azure Updates via Microsoft Release Communications. This feature allows customers to find the latest updates on Azure products and features relevant to their cloud investments. The preview is available to all Azure customers for non-production use and testing, with a fully released version planned for production.
feature announcement - Azure Updates aiazuregapreviewengineer ·
Microsoft Discovery for Azure Updates is Generally Available
Microsoft Discovery, an AI-powered service for Azure Updates, has reached General Availability (GA). This feature enables users to discover the latest updates on Azure products and features to support cloud investment needs. It is now fully released and production-ready for all Azure customers. Additional resources include the Microsoft Azure Blog, community support, and a feedback channel.
feature announcement - Azure Updates aiazurepreviewengineer ·
Azure SQL integration with Foundry IQ for AI-powered discovery
Azure SQL can now be used as a knowledge source within Foundry IQ, enabling AI-driven discovery of Azure Updates and product information. This feature, currently in public preview, allows users to stay informed about cloud investment needs and access the latest updates on Azure products and features. The integration aims to streamline the process of understanding and leveraging Azure's evolving capabilities for cloud users.
feature announcement - Azure Updates aiazurepreviewengineer ·
APIM Support for Foundry Models in Azure AI Search (Preview)
Azure AI Search now supports Foundry models, enabling AI-powered discovery of Azure Updates via Microsoft Release Communications. This preview feature allows all Azure customers to use it for non-production testing, enhancing cloud investment decisions. The integration aims to provide more dynamic and intelligent ways to track Azure product updates.
feature announcement - Azure Updates aiazurepreviewengineer ·
Microsoft Foundry: Public Preview of Tool Search
Microsoft Foundry is now in public preview with a new tool search capability for its toolboxes. This feature enables AI-powered discovery of Azure Updates and helps users stay informed about new products and features. It is currently available for non-production use and testing for all Azure customers.
feature announcement - Azure Updates aiazurepreviewengineer ·
Microsoft Fabric IQ Ontology Knowledge Source in Public Preview
Microsoft Fabric IQ now offers an Ontology Knowledge Source, enabling AI-powered discovery of Azure Updates via its MCP server. This feature allows users to stay informed about the latest Azure product and feature updates, catering to cloud investment needs. It is currently in public preview for non-production use and testing by all Azure customers.
feature announcement - Azure Updates aiazurepreviewengineer ·
Azure AI Search adds content understanding features in preview
Azure AI Search is now offering content understanding features, specifically chunking and image verbalization, in public preview. These capabilities allow for more intelligent discovery of information within Azure Updates and other content, benefiting engineers and architects working with Azure services. The preview is available to all Azure customers for non-production use and testing.
feature announcement - Azure Updates aiazurepreviewengineer ·
Microsoft Foundry MAI-Voice-2 available in public preview
Microsoft Foundry's MAI-Voice-2 is now in public preview, enabling AI-powered discovery of Azure Updates. This feature allows users to stay informed about Azure product and feature changes, aiding cloud investment strategies. It is currently available to all Azure customers for non-production use and testing.
feature announcement - Azure Updates azurepreviewengineer ·
Azure Updates logging now in public preview
Microsoft Foundry is adding user feedback logging capabilities, currently in public preview. This feature aims to leverage AI-powered discovery for Azure Updates, helping users stay informed about product and feature changes. It is available for non-production use and testing by all Azure customers.
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