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
- endoflife.date eolazure-database-for-postgresql ·
Azure Database for PostgreSQL 11 reaches end of life in 19 days
Azure Database for PostgreSQL 11 reaches end of life on 2026-07-31 (19 days from now).
deprecation - 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 infraazurepreviewengineer ·
Manage Azure Chaos Studio via Azure CLI in Preview
Azure Chaos Studio is now manageable through the Azure CLI in public preview, enabling engineers to automate chaos engineering experiments. This feature is available to all Azure customers for non-production use and testing. It aims to simplify the integration of chaos experiments into CI/CD pipelines. Users can leverage this CLI command for greater control and automation.
feature announcement - Azure Updates aiazuredatabricksga ·
Azure Databricks GA: OpenAI GPT-5.6
OpenAI's GPT-5.6 is now generally available on Azure Databricks, enhancing AI-powered discovery of Azure updates. This release allows all Azure customers to leverage the production-ready model for their cloud investment needs. The announcement also points to the Microsoft Azure Blog for security solutions and community support channels for inquiries.
feature announcement - Azure Updates securityazuregamediaazure-event-hubs ·
Azure Event Hubs Dedicated adds GA confidential computing
Azure Event Hubs Dedicated now offers Generally Available (GA) confidential computing support, enhancing data privacy for sensitive workloads. This feature allows for processing sensitive data with enhanced protection within a secure enclave. It is now available to all Azure customers, with documentation and community support provided.
feature announcement - Azure Updates securitynetworkingazuregaazure-event-hubs ·
Azure Event Hubs gains Network Security Perimeter support
Azure Event Hubs now supports Network Security Perimeter (NSP) integration, enhancing security for event streaming. This feature allows for finer-grained network isolation and threat protection for sensitive data processed by Event Hubs. It is now Generally Available to all Azure customers. This update is particularly relevant for organizations handling critical data that requires robust network security measures.
feature announcement - Azure Updates observabilityazurepreview ·
Log Analytics Export jobs now in public preview
Azure Log Analytics workspaces can now export historical data using Export jobs, currently in public preview. This feature allows users to retrieve past data for analysis or compliance purposes. It is available to all Azure customers for non-production testing and evaluation.
feature announcement - Azure Updates azurepreviewengineer ·
Azure Chaos Studio Workspaces and Scenarios now in public preview
Azure Chaos Studio is introducing Workspaces and Scenarios, now available in public preview for all Azure customers for non-production use. This feature allows for AI-powered discovery of Azure updates through Microsoft Release Communications, helping users stay informed about their cloud investments. The preview is intended for non-production testing and learning.
feature announcement - Azure Updates securityazurepreviewengineer ·
Azure Application Gateway and Front Door WAF exceptions in preview
Exceptions can now be configured in Web Application Firewall (WAF) for Azure Application Gateway and Azure Front Door during public preview. This feature allows greater control over security rules, reducing false positives for specific traffic patterns. It is available to all Azure customers for non-production use and testing.
feature announcement - Azure Updates infraazuregaarchitect ·
Azure Red Hat OpenShift now GA in Chile Central
Azure Red Hat OpenShift has been launched and is now generally available in the Chile Central region. This expansion allows all Azure customers to use the production-ready product for their cloud needs. This availability complements existing Azure services and AI-powered update discovery.
feature announcement - Azure Updates securityazuregaengineerazure-blob-storageazure-entra ·
Azure Blob Storage SFTP adds Microsoft Entra ID-based access
Azure Blob Storage SFTP now supports Microsoft Entra ID-based authentication, simplifying access management. This feature aims to enhance security and streamline operations for administrators managing access to SFTP data. The update is generally available for all Azure customers, applicable to production workloads.
feature announcement - Azure Updates aiazuredatabricksgaengineer ·
Anthropic Claude Sonnet 5 available on Azure Databricks
Anthropic Claude Sonnet 5 models are now generally available on Azure Databricks, enabling AI-powered discovery of Azure updates. This feature allows users to stay informed about new Azure products and features for their cloud investments. The release is fully production-ready and available to all Azure customers.
feature announcement - Azure Updates infraazuregaengineer ·
New PowerShell module for PostgreSQL Flexible Server is Generally Available
A new PowerShell module, Az.PostgreSQLFlexibleServer, has been launched and is now Generally Available for all Azure customers. This module enhances the management of Azure PostgreSQL Flexible Server instances, providing production-ready capabilities. It is available for non-production use and testing in preview and fully released for production.
feature announcement - Azure Updates infraazurepreviewengineerazure-blob-storage ·
Azure Storage Mover supports Google Cloud Storage migration in public preview
Azure Storage Mover now supports migrating data from Google Cloud Storage (GCS) in a public preview release. This feature is now available for non-production use and testing by all Azure customers. The enhancement allows users to migrate data into Azure Storage from a competing cloud provider, expanding Azure's hybrid and multi-cloud capabilities.
feature announcement - Azure Updates azurepreviewengineer ·
Azure Instant Restore Points Enter Public Preview
Azure is introducing a new public preview feature for instant access via application-consistent restore points. This capability allows for faster recovery by leveraging AI-powered discovery of Azure Updates. The feature is currently available to all Azure customers for non-production use and testing, with a fully released version planned for future production use.
feature announcement - Azure Updates aiazuregaengineer ·
Azure AI Language PII NextGen Playground is Generally Available
Azure AI Language's Document PII NextGen Playground has reached General Availability, allowing all Azure customers to discover Personally Identifiable Information (PII) within documents. This enhancement aids in data compliance and security efforts by providing AI-powered tools for sensitive data detection. The feature is now production-ready and available to all users without any regional restrictions on Azure availability.
feature announcement - Azure Updates aiazurepreviewengineer ·
Microsoft Foundry NextGen Playground sample for PII discovery in Azure Updates
Microsoft Foundry NextGen now offers a public preview of a playground sample for discovering Personally Identifiable Information (PII) within Azure Updates. This feature leverages AI to help users identify sensitive data in update communications, assisting with compliance and security needs. It is now available to all Azure customers for non-production use and testing. This enhancement aims to improve the management of cloud investment by keeping users informed about Azure products and features.
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