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
- endoflife.date eolazure-database-for-postgresql ·
Azure Database for PostgreSQL 12 reaches end of life in 19 days
Azure Database for PostgreSQL 12 reaches end of life on 2026-07-31 (19 days from now).
deprecation - endoflife.date eolazure-database-for-postgresql ·
Azure Database for PostgreSQL 13 reaches end of life in 19 days
Azure Database for PostgreSQL 13 reaches end of life on 2026-07-31 (19 days from now).
deprecation - endoflife.date eolazure-database-for-mysql ·
Azure Database for MySQL 5.7 reaches end of life in 19 days
Azure Database for MySQL 5.7 reaches end of life on 2026-07-31 (19 days from now). Extended support runs until 2029-03-31.
deprecation - Azure Updates infraazuredeprecationengineer ·
Azure retires support for Python 2.7, 3.8 and PowerShell 7.1, 7.2
Azure will end support for Python 2.7, 3.8, and PowerShell 7.1 and 7.2 on September 30, 2026. This change affects users relying on these specific versions for their Azure deployments. Engineers and architects using these versions should plan to migrate to supported alternatives before the retirement date. The announcement also mentions AI-powered discovery of Azure Updates and its availability stages.
deprecation - Azure Updates infraazuregaengineer ·
Azure Site Recovery supports 5x churn
Azure Site Recovery now supports 5x increased churn, enabling it to handle higher failure rates during disaster recovery. This enhancement is crucial for large-scale deployments and critical applications where resilience is paramount. The feature is now generally available to all Azure customers for production use.
feature patch - Terraform AzureRM Provider Releases terraforminfraazureengineer ·
Terraform Provider for AzureRM v4.80.0 Updates Dependencies and Fixes Bugs
Terraform Provider for AzureRM v4.80.0 updates underlying Go Azure SDK and Managed HSM API version, enhancing dependency management and API alignment. It also introduces validation for CDN custom domain hostnames and fixes a migration bug related to Azure Machine Learning datastores. These changes affect users managing Azure CDN and Machine Learning resources via Terraform.
patch - Azure Updates securityazuregaengineerazure-blob-storage ·
Azure Blob Storage client-side data integrity protections now GA
Client-side data integrity protections are now generally available for Azure Blob Storage, enhancing data safety through AI-powered discovery and verification. This feature helps users meet their cloud investment needs by ensuring data accuracy. The release is fully production-ready and available to all Azure customers.
feature patch - Terraform AzureRM Provider Releases terraforminfraazurepreviewengineer ·
Azurerm Provider v4.79.0 Adds NetApp and SignalR Resources
HashiCorp has released version 4.79.0 of the Terraform Azure Provider, introducing new resources for Azure NetApp Volumes and Azure SignalR Service. This update also includes several enhancements, such as migrating the Batch Job resource to the go-azure-sdk and increasing limits for backup instance storage container names. These changes primarily affect engineers and architects managing Azure infrastructure with Terraform.
feature patch - Azure Updates infraazuredeprecationengineer ·
Retirement: Migrate from Azure Blueprints by January 31, 2027
Azure Blueprints will be retired on January 31, 2027, requiring users to migrate their artifacts and definitions. This change impacts all Azure customers currently using Azure Blueprints. The retirement announcement directs users to consider alternatives and provides links for further information.
deprecation announcement - Terraform AzureRM Provider Releases terraforminfraazuregaengineer ·
Terraform Azure Provider v4.78.0 Adds New Resources and Enhancements
Terraform Azure Provider v4.78.0 introduces two new resources: `azurerm_signalr_service_custom_domain` and `azurerm_storage_sync_server_endpoint`. This release also includes enhancements to several data sources and resources, such as updated SDK dependencies, added support for `KataVmIsolation` on Kubernetes clusters, and the `storage_iops` property for managed SQL instances. Bug fixes address issues with Cosmos DB, ExpressRoute connections, and Static Web Apps. The update is available now for users managing Azure infrastructure with Terraform.
feature patch - Azure Updates networkingazuregaengineer ·
Azure Standard V2 NAT Gateway adds ICMP support
Azure Standard V2 NAT Gateway now supports ICMP, allowing for enhanced network troubleshooting and diagnostics. This feature is now generally available to all Azure customers, enabling more robust network management for production workloads. The update aims to improve visibility into network traffic for services behind the NAT Gateway.
feature patch - Azure Updates infraazuredeprecationengineerazure-blob-storage ·
Azure deprecates GPv1 and legacy Blob storage
Azure is retiring GPv1 and legacy Blob storage accounts, impacting users who rely on these older storage types. This change encourages migration to newer, more performant storage account types. The retirement is proceeding in phases, with specific dates for each stage to be communicated.
deprecation - Azure Updates infraazuredeprecationengineer ·
Azure Batch VM series retiring
Azure Batch is retiring several older virtual machine series: D-series, Ds-series, Dv2-series, Dsv2-series, and Ls-series. This change impacts users who have configured their Batch pools to use these specific VM types, potentially requiring migration to newer, more performant options. While no immediate action is required, users should plan for future migration to avoid service disruptions. Further details on migration paths will be provided.
deprecation announcement - Azure Updates infraazuredeprecationengineer ·
Retirements announced for several Azure Virtual Machine series
Several legacy Azure Virtual Machine series, including Av2, F, G, and Lsv2 series, are being retired. This impacts Azure Batch pools, affecting users who have deployed these older VM types. Customers are advised to migrate to newer, more performant VM series to avoid disruption.
deprecation announcement - Terraform AzureRM Provider Releases terraforminfraazuregadeprecationengineer ·
Terraform Azure Provider v4.77.0: New resources, enhancements, and fixes
Terraform-provider-azurerm version 4.77.0 introduces two new resources for Key Vault and Web PubSub custom domains, alongside several enhancements and bug fixes. Key changes include deprecations for storage account name properties in favor of IDs, and fixes for issues related to SKU changes and IP address validation. This release impacts users managing Azure resources via Terraform, particularly those working with storage, machine learning, and network configurations.
feature patch - Azure Updates networkingazuredeprecationengineer ·
Azure Inbound NAT rule v1 for VMSS retiring
Azure is retiring the Inbound NAT rule version 1 for Virtual Machine Scale Sets. This change impacts users who rely on this older NAT rule configuration for their VMSS deployments. Customers need to migrate to the newer version to ensure continued connectivity and avoid service disruption.
deprecation - Azure Updates dataazuredeprecationeolarchitectazure-cosmos-dbazure-synapse ·
Azure Synapse Link for Cosmos DB NoSQL is being retired
Azure Synapse Link for Azure Cosmos DB NoSQL will be retired and is no longer available for new deployments. Existing deployments will be retired by September 30, 2024. This impacts users relying on this specific integration for analytical workloads with Cosmos DB.
deprecation announcement - Azure Updates infraazuregapreviewdeprecationengineer ·
Azure VPN Client for Linux (Preview) to be retired August 31, 2026
Microsoft is retiring the Azure VPN Client for Linux (Preview) on August 31, 2026, as it will not reach general availability. This decision aligns Azure networking services with current security and reliability standards. Users of the preview client should transition to alternative solutions before the retirement date.
deprecation announcement - Azure Updates infraazurega ·
Azure Database for PostgreSQL: General Availability for Maintenance Control
Maintenance control for Azure Database for PostgreSQL is now generally available, allowing users to reschedule and apply updates on demand. This feature enhances control over database maintenance windows, crucial for minimizing downtime and ensuring operational continuity. The update is available to all Azure customers for production use, offering flexibility beyond previous limited or preview stages. Users can now view and download maintenance details for better planning.
feature patch - Terraform AzureRM Provider Releases terraforminfraazureengineer ·
Azurerm Terraform Provider v4.76.0 Adds VM Deallocation and Key Vault Release Policy
HashiCorp's Terraform provider for Azure (azurerm) version 4.76.0 introduces the ability to deallocate virtual machines directly and adds support for release policies in Azure Key Vault keys. These enhancements benefit users managing Azure infrastructure with Terraform by increasing control and security configurations. This release also includes several bug fixes across services like federated identity credentials and NetApp accounts, improving stability and accuracy for existing deployments.
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