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 421 Azure releases · Updated
- Azure Updates infraazuregaengineer ·
Azure Elastic SAN Capacity Autoscaling is Now Generally Available
Capacity Autoscaling is now generally available for Azure Elastic SAN, allowing users to automatically expand storage capacity based on usage. This feature eliminates the need for manual capacity management and avoids overprovisioning. It is now available for all customers to use in production environments.
feature announcement - Terraform AzureRM Provider Releases terraforminfraazuregapreviewengineer ·
Terraform Provider for AzureRM v4.70.0 adds Storage Mover resources and enhancements
Terraform Provider for AzureRM v4.70.0 introduces new resources for managing Azure Storage Movers, agents, and endpoints. It also includes enhancements across various services, such as updated API versions for Synapse and Cosmos DB, new properties for Bot services and Dashboard Grafana, and support for IPv6 in NAT Gateway associations. Additionally, the release includes bug fixes for the Storage Account SAS data source and Container App environment.
feature patch - Azure Updates infraazurega ·
Azure Database for PostgreSQL flexible server now available in Denmark East
Azure Database for PostgreSQL flexible server is now generally available in the Denmark East region. This expansion provides users in Northern Europe with a fully managed PostgreSQL service. The new region availability allows for lower latency and improved data residency options for applications deployed there.
feature announcement - Azure Updates infraazuredeprecationengineerazure-functions ·
Azure Functions runtime v3 on Linux Consumption to be retired Sep 30, 2026
Azure Functions runtime v3, retired in December 2022, will be enforced on Linux Consumption-based Function Apps starting September 30, 2026. This action aims to reduce reliance on legacy infrastructure and focus investments on supported platforms. Function App owners on Linux Consumption must migrate to a supported runtime version to avoid service disruption.
deprecation - Azure Updates infraazuregaengineerazure-aks ·
Configure AKS backup with Azure CLI
Azure Backup now allows configuring backup for Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters using a single Azure CLI command. This simplifies a previously multi-step manual process, making it easier for engineers to implement backup strategies for their AKS deployments. This enhancement is now generally available.
feature - Azure Updates infraazuredeprecationengineerazure-aks ·
Azure Kubernetes Service to retire Ubuntu 22.04 support
Azure Kubernetes Service will retire support for Ubuntu 22.04 on June 30, 2027. Users must transition to Ubuntu 24.04 or later to avoid disruptions. This change ensures access to newer kernel updates and security improvements for AKS nodes.
deprecation - Terraform AzureRM Provider Releases terraforminfraazuregaengineerazure-key-vault ·
Terraform Provider for Azure Adds New Resources and Enhancements
The latest release of the Terraform Provider for Azure (v4.69.0) introduces several new resources including Traffic Manager Profiles, Web PubSub, and Automation Runtime Environments. It also brings numerous enhancements to existing resources, such as updated dependencies and new properties for managing storage accounts and Kubernetes configurations. These updates are primarily targeted at engineers and architects using Terraform to manage Azure infrastructure, providing more granular control and improved capabilities.
feature patch - Azure Updates infraazurepreview ·
Azure Site Recovery adds NVMe disk controller support for Windows VMs
Azure Site Recovery now supports replication and disaster recovery for Windows Azure Virtual Machines utilizing NVMe-enabled Generation 2 VM families. This enhancement is critical for workloads that rely on high-performance storage, extending DR capabilities to newer VM series. The feature is currently in public preview and applies to the Azure-to-Azure scenario.
feature announcement - Azure Updates datainfraawsazureengineer ·
Azure Blob Storage: Minimum billable object size for cool tiers
Azure Blob and Data Lake Storage (ADLS) now have a minimum billable object size of 128KiB for cool, cold, and archive tiers. Objects smaller than this size will be billed as if they were 128KiB, potentially impacting costs for small object storage. This change applies to all users of these storage tiers.
announcement patch - Azure Updates infraazuregaengineer ·
Azure File Sync available in new regions
Azure File Sync is now generally available in Belgium Central, Malaysia West, and Indonesia Central. This expansion allows more organizations to leverage the service for hybrid cloud scenarios, including data tiering from on-premises Windows Servers to Azure Files. The service is now accessible to users in these new geographic locations.
feature announcement - Azure Updates infraazurepreviewengineerazure-aks ·
Azure AKS StandardV2 NAT Gateway now in public preview
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) now supports StandardV2 NAT Gateway as an outbound type, enabling zone-redundant connectivity and up to 100 Gbps throughput. This feature is available in public preview for AKS managed or BYO VNets. It also adds IPv6 outbound support for AKS clusters, benefiting SREs and platform engineers managing highly available and performant outbound network traffic.
feature announcement - Terraform AzureRM Provider Releases terraforminfraazurepreviewengineerazure-aks ·
Terraform Azure Provider v4.68.0: New Resources and Enhancements
Terraform Azure Provider version 4.68.0 introduces new resources for managing Azure DevOps pools, Private DNS CNAME records, and Data Lake Storage backup instances. The release also includes enhancements to existing resources, such as improved validation for Key Vault names and expanded support for Bastion Host configurations. Several bug fixes address issues with Databricks workspace updates, Function App deployments, and Kubernetes cluster configurations, improving stability and resource management.
feature patch - Azure Updates infraazurega ·
Azure Database for PostgreSQL adds PgBouncer 1.25.1 GA
PgBouncer 1.25.1 is now generally available for Azure Database for PostgreSQL - Flexible Server. This built-in connection pooling feature helps scale to thousands of connections by efficiently managing idle and short-lived connections. The update provides improved scalability and reduced overhead for database workloads.
patch feature - Azure Updates infraazuregaengineerazure-aks ·
Azure Kubernetes Service: Disable HTTP proxy for running clusters
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) now allows administrators to disable HTTP proxy settings for running clusters. This change reduces disruption when network requirements evolve, impacting organizations that use HTTP proxies to control outbound traffic. The feature is now generally available.
feature - Azure Updates infraazuregaengineerazure-functions ·
Azure Functions adds MCP resource triggers for Model Context Protocol servers
Azure Functions now supports Model Context Protocol (MCP) resource triggers, allowing developers to expose resources directly from MCP servers hosted on Azure Functions. This enhancement benefits developers building MCP servers by enabling direct resource exposure, a capability previously unavailable. This feature is now generally available for all developers using Azure Functions with MCP.
feature - Azure Updates infraazuregaengineerazure-aks ·
AKS Pod CIDR expansion now generally available
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) has launched Pod CIDR expansion as generally available, addressing the issue of exhausted pod IP addresses. This feature allows overlay-based AKS clusters to increase their pod IP range without requiring environment rebuilds, reducing operational disruption. It is now available for all AKS users.
feature patch - Azure Updates infraazurepreviewengineer ·
Azure Network Watcher Rule Impact Analysis enters public preview
Azure Network Watcher now offers rule impact analysis in public preview, allowing users to preview the effects of security admin and NSG rules before deployment. This feature aids in validating rule behavior and identifying potential conflicts. It is available for environments using Network Watcher.
feature announcement - Terraform AzureRM Provider Releases terraforminfraazure ·
Terraform Azure Provider v4.67.0: New Resources and Enhancements
HashiCorp released version 4.67.0 of the Terraform Azure Provider, introducing five new resources for Azure Storage Sync, Data Protection, Event Grid, Kubernetes, and Feature Registrations. This update also includes numerous enhancements to existing resources, improving support for various Azure services like Application Gateway, Logic App Standard, and Azure Kubernetes Service. Several bug fixes are also addressed, ensuring more reliable resource management for Azure infrastructure via Terraform. These changes benefit engineers and architects managing Azure resources with Terraform.
feature patch - Azure Updates infraazuredeprecationengineer ·
Azure Service Fabric support for Windows Server 2022 ends March 2027
Azure Service Fabric will end support for all clusters running on Windows Server 2022 on March 31, 2027. Customers must upgrade to Windows Server 2025 by this date to remain in a supported state. This change aligns Service Fabric’s Windows OS image support mode. Failure to upgrade may result in running unsupported software.
deprecation - Azure Updates infraazuredeprecationengineer ·
Service Fabric ends Windows Server 2019 support March 2027
Microsoft Service Fabric will end support for clusters running on Windows Server 2019 on March 31, 2027. Customers must upgrade to Windows Server 2025 before this date to maintain support. This change aligns the Service Fabric support lifecycle with the Windows operating system.
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