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 419 Azure releases · Updated
- Azure Updates securityobservabilityazurega ·
Azure VNet flow logs connector for Microsoft Sentinel now GA
Microsoft Sentinel now offers a generally available connector for Azure virtual network flow logs. This integration allows for seamless export and analysis of network traffic data within security operations, providing richer network context to security insights. The connector is available for all Azure users to enhance their security monitoring capabilities.
feature announcement - 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 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 securityazurepreviewazure-entra ·
Azure Database for PostgreSQL: Entra ID token refresh for Python, .NET, JS
Microsoft Entra ID token refresh is now supported for Python, .NET, and JavaScript client libraries with Azure Database for PostgreSQL. This feature simplifies application authentication by enabling seamless token updates. It is available in preview for applications leveraging Azure Database for PostgreSQL.
feature announcement - Azure Updates securityazuregaengineerazure-entra ·
Azure Files SMB support for Managed Identities is now GA
Azure Files now supports Managed Identities for SMB access, allowing applications to authenticate using Entra-issued tokens instead of static credentials. This enhancement aligns with Zero Trust principles and simplifies credential management for secure access. The feature is now generally available for all Azure users.
feature announcement - Azure Updates securityazuregaengineer ·
Azure Service Bus Premium confidential computing GA
Confidential computing for Azure Service Bus Premium is now generally available in Korea Central and UAE North. This feature protects data by processing messages within hardware-based trusted execution environments (TEEs). It is now available for general use, offering enhanced security for sensitive message processing workloads.
feature announcement - Azure Updates securityazuregaengineer ·
Azure Sentinel TI: Revoke Reliability and Pattern Parsing Enhancements (GA)
Azure Sentinel's Threat Intelligence (TI) has been updated to General Availability with improved revoke action reliability and enhanced pattern parsing. These changes ensure that modifications to threat intelligence feeds are applied consistently and that patterns are interpreted more accurately. The update benefits security analysts and operations teams managing TI data within Sentinel. The revoke fix specifically addresses issues where revoke actions were not consistently applied.
feature patch - Azure Updates securityazuregaazure-blob-storage ·
Azure Blob Storage: Prefix-scoped User Delegation SAS now GA
Azure Blob Storage has moved prefix-scoped access for User Delegation SAS to general availability across all regions. This enhancement extends the existing SAS token scoping from container and individual blob levels to include a specific prefix within a container. This new capability is available to all Azure users and provides more granular control over access to blob data.
feature announcement - Azure Updates securityazurepreviewengineer ·
Azure Front Door Premium adds HTTP DDoS Ruleset preview
Microsoft is introducing a public preview of the HTTP DDoS Ruleset for Azure Front Door Premium. This new feature aims to combat evolving botnets and HTTP-layer DDoS attacks, which are a common cause of application downtime. The ruleset is now available in preview for users of Azure Front Door Premium.
feature announcement - Azure Updates securityazuregaengineerazure-cosmos-db ·
Azure Cosmos DB Dynamic Data Masking generally available
Dynamic data masking (DDM) is now generally available for Azure Cosmos DB, providing a server-side, policy-based security feature to protect sensitive data. This feature masks data for nonprivileged users, helping organizations prevent unauthorized access. It is now available for all users of Azure Cosmos DB.
feature patch - Azure Updates securityazuregapreviewengineer ·
Azure NetApp Files advanced ransomware protection GA
Azure NetApp Files advanced ransomware protection (ANF ARP) has reached General Availability. This feature helps organizations detect, respond to, and recover from ransomware threats targeting cloud volumes. It monitors Azure NetApp Files activity to identify suspicious patterns. This release is now GA after a preview period.
feature patch - Azure Updates securityazuregaarchitectazure-entraazure-key-vault ·
Azure Premium SSD v2 and Ultra Disks support cross-tenant CMK
Azure Premium SSD v2 and Ultra Disks now support encryption with customer-managed keys (CMK) stored in a Key Vault in a different Microsoft Entra tenant, achieving general availability. This feature enhances security for organizations managing keys across multiple tenants. It is available for all users and requires no additional prerequisites beyond standard Azure Key Vault and managed disk configurations.
feature announcement - Azure Updates securityazurepreviewengineer ·
Azure Bastion adds managed identity support for graphical session recording (preview)
Azure Bastion now supports managed identities for graphical session recording, allowing write access to storage accounts via this authentication method. This enhancement simplifies secure storage configuration for session recordings. It is currently available as a public preview and applies to users managing Azure Bastion deployments.
feature announcement - Azure Updates securityazuregaengineer ·
Azure Files: Granular Encryption-in-Transit Controls for SMB/NFS
Azure Files now offers independent configuration of encryption-in-transit settings for SMB and NFS protocols at the storage account level. This enhancement allows customers to define protocol-specific security policies, providing precise control over encryption requirements. This feature is now generally available, offering improved security posture for data in transit.
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