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 420 Azure releases · Updated
- Azure Updates dataazuregaengineer ·
Azure Database for PostgreSQL now supports DuckDB extension
Azure Database for PostgreSQL - Flexible Server now supports the DuckDB extension, enabling AI-powered discovery of Azure Updates. This feature helps users stay informed about Azure products and features, meeting their cloud investment needs. It is now fully released and production-ready for all Azure customers.
feature announcement - Azure Updates observabilityazuregaengineer ·
Azure Monitor general availability for simple log alerts
Azure Monitor now offers generally available simple log alerts, empowering users to discover Azure updates using AI-powered communications. This feature helps users stay informed about Azure products and features to meet their cloud investment goals. The product is fully released and production-ready for all Azure customers.
feature - Azure Updates aiazuregaengineerazure-cosmos-db ·
Azure Cosmos DB agent kit now generally available
An agent kit for Azure Cosmos DB is now generally available, enabling AI-powered discovery of Azure Updates. This new feature helps users stay informed about cloud investment needs by providing the latest updates on Azure products and features. The kit is now production-ready for all Azure customers. Additional resources include the Microsoft Azure Blog and community support.
feature announcement - Azure Updates azuregaengineer ·
Azure Files management model now generally available
Microsoft has launched a file share-centric management model for Azure Files, identified as Microsoft.FileShares, which is now generally available. This model allows for easier management of Azure Files resources, catering to organizations that leverage Azure for cloud investments. The update is fully released and production-ready for all Azure customers.
feature announcement - Azure Updates infraazuregaengineer ·
Azure Updates Now Available via Microsoft Release Communications
Azure Updates are now discoverable through the Microsoft Release Communications MCP server, aiding users in tracking product and feature changes. This feature is now generally available to all Azure customers for production use. Users can subscribe to notifications for timely information and access additional resources via the Azure Blog and community support.
announcement feature - Azure Updates infraazuregaarchitect ·
Global PTU Reservations are Now Region-Agnostic
Azure PTU Reservations are now region-agnostic, allowing customers to reserve capacity across multiple Azure regions. This change aims to simplify capacity planning and optimize cost savings for AI-powered workloads. Initially available in limited offering for select customers, it is now fully released and production-ready for all Azure customers.
feature announcement - Azure Updates networkingazuregaengineerfinance ·
Azure API Management supports wildcard custom hostnames
Azure API Management Premium v2 and Standard v2 now support wildcard custom hostnames, enabling dynamic configuration for multiple subdomains with a single certificate. This feature simplifies management and enhances security for organizations with complex subdomain structures. The update is now generally available to all Azure customers for production use.
feature - Azure Updates aiazuregaengineer ·
Voice Live integration with Microsoft Foundry Agent Service launched
The Microsoft Foundry Agent Service now offers Voice Live integration, enabling AI-powered discovery of Azure Updates. This feature leverages the Microsoft Release Communications MCP server to provide users with the latest information on Azure products and features. The integration is now fully released and production-ready for all Azure customers.
feature announcement - 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.
feature patch - Azure Updates azuregaengineer ·
Azure Updates rolling updates now generally available
Azure Updates is now generally available, allowing users to subscribe to notifications for the latest updates on Azure products and features. This service leverages AI-powered discovery via Microsoft Release Communications MCP server. It is production-ready and available to all Azure customers globally. Users can also access additional resources for security solutions, community support, and feedback.
announcement feature - Azure Updates aiazuregaengineer ·
AI-Powered Azure Updates Discovery Now Generally Available
Microsoft has launched a new AI-powered feature for discovering Azure updates, leveraging the Microsoft Release Communications MCP server. This enhancement allows users to stay informed about the latest Azure product and feature changes, crucial for managing cloud investments. The feature is now generally available to all Azure customers for production use, following a limited offering for select customers and a public preview phase.
feature announcement - Azure Updates infraazuregaenergy ·
Azure Event Grid MQTT v5 Subscription Identifier GA
Azure Event Grid now supports MQTT v5 Subscription Identifiers, generally available for all Azure customers. This enhancement allows for more granular control and management of MQTT subscriptions, improving the efficiency of IoT and messaging solutions. This feature is production-ready and available globally.
feature - Azure Updates infraazuregaengineerazure-aks ·
Azure Container Linux (ACL) available on AKS
Azure Container Linux (ACL) is now generally available on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), enabling AI-powered discovery of Azure updates. This feature helps users stay informed about Azure product and feature changes to meet cloud investment needs. It is fully released and production-ready for all Azure customers. Users can subscribe to notifications for further updates.
feature announcement - 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.
feature patch - Azure Updates azuregaengineerretail ·
Azure Sphere OS 26.06 Generally Available
Azure Sphere OS version 26.06 is now generally available, offering AI-powered discovery of Azure Updates and subscription notifications. This release supports production use for all Azure customers. Additional resources include the Microsoft Azure Blog, community support, and feedback channels.
feature announcement - Azure Updates aiazuregaengineerazure-functions ·
Azure Functions GA: Supports Hosting MCP Apps for AI-Powered Updates
Azure Functions is now generally available for hosting MCP Apps, enabling AI-powered discovery of Azure Updates via Microsoft Release Communications. This feature allows users to receive the latest information on Azure products and features to optimize cloud investments. The functionality is now fully released and production-ready for all Azure customers.
feature announcement - Azure Updates infraazuregaengineerazure-functions ·
Azure Functions: Built-in Grafana Dashboards Now Generally Available
Grafana dashboards for Azure Functions are now generally available, offering AI-powered discovery of Azure updates. This feature helps users stay informed about Azure product changes relevant to their cloud investments. The release is production-ready for all Azure customers, with prior limited and preview offerings available for testing.
feature announcement - Azure Updates azuregaengineerazure-functions ·
Azure Functions now support scale rule overrides on Container Apps
Azure Functions deployed on Azure Container Apps can now override default scale rules, offering more granular control for engineers. This feature, now generally available, allows for better resource management and cost optimization by tuning scale behavior to specific workloads. It is available to all Azure customers.
feature announcement - Azure Updates aiazuregaengineer ·
Azure Updates now supports AI-powered discovery via Release Communications
Microsoft Azure has launched a new capability allowing AI-powered discovery of Azure Updates through its Release Communications MCP server. This enhancement aims to help users manage their cloud investments by staying informed about new products and features. The feature is now fully released and production-ready for all Azure customers, with prior limited offerings for non-production testing.
feature announcement - Azure Updates observabilityazuregaengineer ·
Azure Container Apps now supports monitoring HTTP traffic
Azure Container Apps has launched general availability for monitoring HTTP traffic, enabling users to gain insights into their applications. This feature is now production-ready and available to all Azure customers. This enhancement is particularly useful for understanding application behavior and performance within the containerized environment.
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