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 aiazuregaengineer ·
Azure Managed Virtual Network for Evaluations Generally Available
Microsoft Foundry now offers a generally available managed virtual network for evaluations, enabling AI-powered discovery of Azure updates. This feature allows customers to stay informed about Azure products and features relevant to their cloud investments. It is now fully released and production-ready for all Azure customers, following limited and preview offerings.
feature announcement - Azure Updates aiazuregaengineerfabric ·
Azure AI Search integrates OneLake catalog for knowledge sources
Azure AI Search now integrates with OneLake catalog for knowledge sources, enabling AI-powered discovery of Azure Updates. This feature, now generally available, allows users to discover the latest updates on Azure products and features to meet their cloud investment needs. It is available to all Azure customers for production use.
feature announcement - Azure Updates aiazuregaengineer ·
Azure Updates available for AI-powered discovery
Microsoft Release Communications is now using AI to help discover Azure Updates within MCP server, offering insights into product and feature changes relevant to cloud investments. This feature is now generally available to all Azure customers for production use after a limited development offering and a preview phase. Users can subscribe to notifications for continuous information and explore additional resources on the Microsoft Azure Blog.
feature announcement - 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.
feature patch - Azure Updates infraazuregaengineer ·
Azure Updates Now Discoverable via Microsoft Release Communications
Azure Updates are now discoverable through the Microsoft Release Communications MCP server, offering customers a centralized way to track product and feature changes. This helps users stay informed about their cloud investments and manage their Azure environment effectively. The update includes information on availability stages like 'In development,' 'In preview,' and 'Launched' for various features. All Azure customers can now benefit from these enhanced communication capabilities.
announcement - Azure Updates aiazuredatabrickspreviewengineer ·
Azure Updates AI-powered discovery in preview
Microsoft is previewing an AI-powered feature for Azure Updates that uses the Release Communications MCP server to discover new Azure products and features. This aims to help customers meet cloud investment needs by keeping them informed of relevant changes. The feature is currently available to all Azure customers for non-production use and testing.
announcement feature - Azure Updates aiazuredatabrickspreviewengineer ·
Azure Databricks workspace-wide Copilot Studio integration now in preview
Azure Databricks is introducing a workspace-wide integration with Microsoft Copilot Studio, enabling AI-powered discovery of Azure Updates through the Microsoft Release Communications MCP server. This feature is currently in public preview and available for non-production use and testing by all Azure customers. It aims to help users stay informed about Azure product and feature updates to manage cloud investments effectively.
feature announcement - Azure Updates infraazuredeprecationengineer ·
Azure VMware Solution AV36 Node End of Support September 30, 2027
Microsoft is reminding users that Azure VMware Solution (AV36) node support will end on September 30, 2027, aligning with VMware's roadmap. This end of support is due to Broadcom's cessation of support for the current AV36 VCF version. Users of the AV36 SKU should be aware that it is incompatible with VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.
deprecation announcement - Azure Updates azuregaengineerazure-functions ·
Azure Functions Node.js 24 support now GA
Node.js 24 is now generally available for Azure Functions, enabling developers to build and deploy applications on supported Azure Functions plans. This update applies to both Linux and Windows environments, including the Flex Consumption plan. Users can now leverage the latest Node.js features within Azure Functions.
feature announcement - 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.
feature patch - Azure Updates networkingazuregaengineer ·
Application Gateway for Containers adds Istio service mesh integration
Istio service mesh integration for Application Gateway for Containers is now generally available. This feature simplifies secure north-south traffic management for workloads within an Istio service mesh. It automates mutual TLS (mTLS) connectivity, benefiting engineers and architects managing Istio environments.
feature announcement - Azure Updates azuregaengineer ·
Microsoft Marketplace expands multiparty private offers to 30 European countries
Microsoft Marketplace multiparty private offers are now available in 30 European countries, enabling partners to procure third-party cloud and AI solutions for customers. This expansion allows software companies to reach new markets through partners with existing customer bases. This feature is now generally available, expanding its reach beyond its initial launch.
feature announcement - Azure Updates networkingazurepreviewengineer ·
Azure Virtual Network Manager integrates with Virtual WAN (preview)
Azure Virtual Network Manager now supports integration with Virtual WAN hubs in public preview. This feature allows you to use a Virtual WAN hub as the central hub in Virtual Network Manager's hub-and-spoke topology. The integration aims to simplify and centralize network connectivity management for Azure environments.
feature announcement - 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.
patch - Azure Updates securityazuregaengineerazure-entra ·
Azure Files GA: Entra-only identities for SMB access
Azure Files has launched general availability for Entra-only identities, allowing secure SMB access using cloud-native identities. This feature eliminates the need for Active Directory or hybrid identity infrastructure, simplifying access for organizations leveraging Entra ID. It is now generally available for all users.
feature announcement - Azure Updates infraazuregaengineer ·
Azure NetApp Files GA: Object REST API
Azure NetApp Files now offers a generally available Object REST API, which is S3-compatible. This API allows seamless integration of existing data with modern cloud services, bridging the gap between file-based and object storage. It is designed for engineers and architects working with cloud-native applications and data pipelines.
feature announcement - Azure Updates securityazuredeprecationengineerazure-functions ·
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.
deprecation security - Azure Updates networkingazuregaengineer ·
Azure VPN Gateway GA: User Groups & IP Pools for P2S
Azure VPN Gateway now supports User Groups and IP address pools for Point-to-Site (P2S) connections, enabling distinct IP assignments based on user credentials. This feature allows for better organization of remote users into separate groups, enhancing network management and security. It is now generally available for all customers utilizing P2S VPN connections.
feature announcement - Azure Updates infraazurepreviewengineerazure-functions ·
Azure Functions Flex Consumption adds preview TLS/SSL cert support
Azure Functions Flex Consumption is introducing a site-scoped certificate model in public preview. This feature allows for more granular TLS/SSL certificate management compared to the shared webspace-scoped model used in other hosting plans. It is now available in all regions where Flex Consumption is offered and is intended for engineers managing Function App deployments.
feature announcement - Azure Updates infraazuregaengineer ·
SQL Server on Azure VMs now GA in Malaysia West and Indonesia Central
SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines has reached general availability in the Malaysia West and Indonesia Central regions. This expansion allows users to deploy SQL Server workloads closer to their customer base, addressing data residency requirements and potentially improving performance. The service is now available for production use in these new locations.
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