Azure
Microsoft Azure updates and Terraform AzureRM provider.
- Azure Updates dataazuregaengineer ·
Azure Elastic SAN adds single volume snapshots
Azure Elastic SAN now supports single volume snapshots for incremental, point-in-time backups of individual SAN volumes. This feature enables faster recovery and more efficient storage utilization by capturing only changes since the last snapshot, benefiting users who manage large datasets and require robust backup solutions.
feature - Azure Updates awsazuregaengineer ·
Azure Elastic SAN supports AVS Gen2 Private Cloud
Azure Elastic SAN now offers support for AVS Gen2 Private Cloud, simplifying connectivity and improving performance. This new integration eliminates the need for an ExpressRoute gateway and requires only a single Private Endpoint for configuration.
feature patch - Google Cloud release notes infraawsazuregcppreviewengineergovernment ·
Google Cloud Config Connector 1.149.1, VMware Engine, and SecOps updates
Google Cloud released Config Connector version 1.149.1 with new alpha resources for load balancing and parameter management, alongside updates for GKE Data Cache and controlled CR reconciliation. Additionally, the VMware Engine ve2 node type is now available in Europe, and Google SecOps has updated its list of supported default parsers. These updates affect users managing Google Cloud resources via Config Connector, those utilizing VMware Engine, and SecOps users integrating various security log sources.
feature patch announcement - Azure Updates infraazurega ·
Azure Communication Services: Cleanup legacy AlternateId usage
Azure Communication Services (ACS) is addressing an issue impacting the Multi-line (Multiple Number Assignment) feature for Teams Phone enablement. This change cleans up legacy AlternateId usage in customer internal implementations to ensure continued service availability.
patch - Azure Updates infraazuregaengineer ·
Azure Functions Durable Task Scheduler Consumption SKU is GA
The Durable Task Scheduler Consumption SKU for Azure Functions is now generally available. This enables running durable workflows and AI agent orchestrations with pay-per-use pricing, eliminating the need for storage management, capacity planning, and avoiding idle costs. This release is relevant for developers and architects building serverless, stateful applications on Azure.
feature - Azure Updates networkingazureengineer ·
Azure updates egress and data transfer options in UK region
Azure has introduced new policies regarding egress and data transfer for customers and CSP partners in the United Kingdom. This update provides more flexibility for data movement between Azure and external environments, potentially impacting cost and operational considerations for UK-based cloud users.
feature - Terraform AzureRM Provider Releases terraforminfraazureengineer ·
Terraform Azure Provider v4.71.0 Adds CDN Security Policy Data Source
Version 4.71.0 of the AzureTerraform provider introduces a new data source for CDN Frontdoor security policies and includes enhancements to various services like Event Hubs and Kubernetes clusters. It also addresses several bug fixes, including issues with MSSQL managed databases and network security rules, impacting users managing Azure infrastructure via Terraform.
feature patch - Azure Updates securityazuregaengineer ·
Azure Blob Storage: Prefix-scoped access for User Delegation SAS now GA
Azure Blob Storage User Delegation SAS now supports prefix-scoped access, in addition to container and individual blob scopes. This enhances security and flexibility for managing access to specific sets of blobs within a container.
feature patch - Azure Updates azuregaengineer ·
Azure Functions adds Java 25 support
Azure Functions now supports Java 25, allowing developers to build and deploy applications using the latest Java version. This enhancement is available on both Linux and Windows, including the Flex Consumption plan, offering greater flexibility for Java developers on Azure.
feature patch - Azure Updates infraazuregaengineer ·
Azure Red Hat OpenShift now available in Austria East
Microsoft Azure Red Hat OpenShift has been launched in the Austria East region, offering customers and partners access to the service. This new region includes three availability zones designed to support resilient and scalable operations, addressing data residency requirements for customers operating within Austria.
feature announcement - Azure Updates aiazuregaengineer ·
Microsoft Agent Framework 1.0 generally available for .NET and Python
Microsoft Agent Framework has reached version 1.0, offering stable APIs and long-term support for both .NET and Python. This release enables multi-agent orchestration, supports multiple model providers, and provides cross-runtime interoperability through A2A.
feature - Azure Updates aiazurepreviewengineer ·
Foundry Agent Service Adds Preview Memory Capability
Foundry's memory feature is now available in public preview, offering managed long-term memory directly within the Agent Service. This integration with Microsoft Agent Framework and LangGraph eliminates the need for external databases, simplifying memory management for developers.
feature - Azure Updates infraazurepreviewengineer ·
Azure Container Network Insights Agent enters public preview
Azure has launched the public preview of the Container Network Insights Agent, aimed at simplifying Kubernetes network troubleshooting. This agent centralizes logs and metrics, reducing the manual effort required for incident correlation and analysis for affected engineers.
feature - Azure Updates networkingazuregaengineer ·
Azure Elastic SAN now supports Windows VM connectivity via VM Extension
Azure Elastic SAN now supports volume connectivity for Windows Virtual Machines through a new VM extension. This feature simplifies the process by allowing connections directly from the Azure Portal during VM deployment, impacting engineers and architects managing Windows VMs with Elastic SAN.
feature - Azure Updates networkingazuregaengineer ·
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. This feature simplifies IP address space management at scale and reduces configuration errors for users managing complex, multi-region network deployments.
feature patch - Azure Updates securitynetworkingazurepreviewengineer ·
Azure Front Door Premium adds HTTP DDoS Ruleset in preview
Azure Front Door Premium now offers a public preview of its HTTP DDoS Ruleset to combat application downtime caused by HTTP-layer DDoS attacks. This new feature aims to provide more dynamic protection against evolving botnets, which often bypass traditional static security controls.
feature - Azure Updates aiazuregaengineer ·
Foundry Agent Service Supports Custom AI Gateways
Foundry Agent Service now allows agents to use custom AI models deployed outside of Foundry, including those behind enterprise AI gateways like Azure API Management. This provides organizations with greater flexibility and control over their AI model integrations.
feature - Azure Updates aiazuredeprecationengineer ·
Azure ML Prompt Flow to be retired April 2027
Microsoft is retiring Prompt Flow in Azure Machine Learning and Foundry on April 20, 2027. It will be replaced by the unified Microsoft Agent Framework, which promises new capabilities and a streamlined experience. This retirement will affect users who currently rely on Prompt Flow for their orchestration needs.
deprecation - Azure Updates azurepreviewengineer ·
Azure Backup now supports Elastic SAN in public preview
Azure Backup has added support for Elastic SAN volumes, providing a managed solution for backup and restore operations. This feature helps protect data from accidental deletion, ransomware, and application errors, impacting users who manage critical data within Elastic SAN.
feature - Azure Updates azurepreviewengineer ·
Azure Foundry Agent Service: Hosted Agents Now in Public Preview
Azure's Foundry Agent Service now offers hosted agents in public preview. These agents run in an isolated, secure sandbox providing a clean, dedicated runtime for each session, preventing state sharing and data leakage between sessions.
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