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
- Microsoft Azure Blog blogaiazureengineer ·
AT&T and Microsoft leverage Foundry and AMD for trillion-token AI workloads
AT&T has developed its Open Telco (OTel) 2.0 AI models using Microsoft Foundry Managed Compute and AMD GPUs to handle trillion-token workloads. This partnership addresses the need for domain-specific AI in telecommunications by offering a scalable, cost-effective platform for training and deploying models. The solution enables flexibility in model choice and infrastructure, allowing organizations to accelerate AI development and production deployment.
feature announcement - Azure Updates securityazurepreviewengineer ·
Azure DDoS Protection adds custom policies in preview
Azure DDoS Protection is now available in public preview with custom policy capabilities, allowing users to define their own policies for DDoS mitigation. This feature aims to enhance security and meet specific customer needs by offering more granular control over threat response. The update is available to all Azure customers for non-production use and testing.
feature announcement - Azure Updates azurepreviewengineer ·
Azure standard service endpoint enters public preview
Azure is launching a standard service endpoint in public preview, enabling AI-powered discovery of Azure Updates through the Microsoft Release Communications MCP server. This feature aims to help users stay informed about the latest Azure product and feature updates. It is currently available to all Azure customers for non-production use and testing.
feature announcement - Azure Updates networkingazuregaengineer ·
Azure VPN Gateway now supports IPv6
Azure VPN Gateway has launched general availability for IPv6 support, allowing organizations to leverage dual-stack connectivity for their networks. This enables broader network reach and compatibility with modern internet protocols. The feature is now production-ready and available to all Azure customers. Additional resources and community support are available through the Microsoft Azure Blog.
feature announcement - Azure Updates aiazurepreviewengineer ·
Protect sensitive generative AI telemetry in Application Insights (preview)
Generative AI telemetry in Application Insights can now be protected, enhancing security for sensitive data. This feature is important for organizations building AI applications to maintain compliance and privacy. It is currently available in public preview for all Azure customers for non-production use and testing.
feature announcement - Azure Updates azurepreviewengineerazure-functions ·
Azure Functions Public Preview: PowerShell 7.6 Support
Azure Functions now supports PowerShell 7.6 in public preview, enabling developers to use the latest PowerShell features within their serverless applications. This enhancement is crucial for leveraging new language capabilities and performance improvements for cloud-native development. The preview is available to all Azure customers for non-production use and testing, with full release expected soon. Users can subscribe to notifications for further updates.
feature announcement - Azure Updates infraazuregaengineerazure-functions ·
Azure Functions Python 3.14 Support Now Generally Available
Azure Functions now offers general availability for Python 3.14, enabling developers to leverage the latest Python features for their serverless applications. This update is crucial for developers requiring up-to-date language runtimes to utilize new language constructs and libraries. The support is now fully released and production-ready for all Azure customers.
feature patch - Azure Updates networkingazuregaengineerazure-aks ·
Encryption in Transit for Azure Files NFS Shares on AKS now GA
Encryption in transit is now generally available for Azure Files NFS shares when used with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). This enhances security for data stored and accessed by AKS workloads, benefiting all Azure customers with production-ready capabilities. The feature is now fully released and available globally.
feature patch - Azure Updates securityazuregaengineer ·
Microsoft Defender security assessments for Azure PostgreSQL GA
Microsoft Defender for Cloud has launched security assessments for Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server, now generally available. This feature enhances security posture by identifying vulnerabilities and misconfigurations in PostgreSQL instances. It is available to all Azure customers and aims to help users meet cloud investment needs by staying informed about security updates.
feature announcement - Azure Updates aiazurepreviewengineer ·
Microsoft Agent Framework adds episodic procedural memory preview
Microsoft Agent Framework now includes episodic procedural memory in public preview, allowing agents to recall and reuse successful task patterns. This feature enables agents to remember action sequences and tool selections for improved future performance. The capability is available for agents built using the framework, offering a new way to enhance their task execution. This marks a significant step towards more intelligent and adaptive agent behavior.
feature announcement - Azure Updates aiazurepreviewengineer ·
Microsoft Agent Framework: CodeAct Pattern, Hyperlight Containers
The Microsoft Agent Framework now includes the CodeAct pattern and Hyperlight containers, enhancing AI-powered discovery of Azure updates. This aims to help users stay informed about Azure product and feature changes relevant to their cloud investments. The new features are currently in preview for non-production use and testing by all Azure customers.
feature announcement - Azure Updates azurepreviewengineer ·
Azure Updates now discoverable via Release Communications
Microsoft Release Communications now enables AI-powered discovery of Azure Updates, providing the latest information on Azure products and features. This feature is currently in preview for non-production use and testing, with a full release to all Azure customers expected. It aims to help users stay informed about their cloud investments.
announcement feature - Azure Updates aiazurepreviewengineer ·
Microsoft Foundry Agent Framework Adds Multi-Agent Orchestration SDK
Microsoft has released a new Multi-agent orchestration SDK for its Foundry Agent Framework, available in C# and Python. This SDK enables AI-powered discovery of Azure Updates by integrating with the Microsoft Release Communications MCP server. The feature is currently in preview for non-production use and testing, with a full production release planned.
feature announcement - Azure Updates aiazurepreviewengineer ·
Agent Harness in Microsoft Agent Framework Announced
Microsoft is introducing Agent Harness within the Microsoft Agent Framework, enabling AI-powered discovery of Azure Updates via the MCP server. This feature aims to help users stay informed about Azure product and feature developments to meet their cloud investment needs. It is currently in preview for non-production use and testing by all Azure customers.
announcement feature - Azure Updates aiazuregaengineer ·
Microsoft Agent Framework Adds Multi-agent Orchestration
The Microsoft Agent Framework now supports multi-agent orchestration patterns, including Magnetic. This feature aims to enhance AI-powered discovery of Azure updates by leveraging the MCP server. While currently in limited offering for select customers, it is expected to be fully released and production-ready for all Azure customers.
feature announcement - Azure Updates aiazuregapreviewengineer ·
Microsoft Agent Framework adds GitHub Copilot and Claude code connectors
The Microsoft Agent Framework now supports GitHub Copilot and Claude code connectors, enabling AI-driven discovery of Azure updates via the Release Communications MCP server. This feature aims to keep cloud investment needs current by providing the latest information on Azure products and features. It is currently in limited offering for select customers for non-production use and testing, with plans for wider availability.
feature announcement - Azure Updates azurepreviewengineerenergyazure-sql ·
Azure SQL Updates Preview for Mid-July 2026
Microsoft is previewing new Azure SQL updates, enabling AI-powered discovery of Azure product and feature changes via the Release Communications MCP server. This preview is available to all Azure customers for non-production testing, with a fully released version planned for production use. Users can subscribe to notifications and access community support for further information.
announcement feature - Azure Updates azuregaengineerazure-sql ·
Azure Arc SQL Migration GA for SQL Server on Azure VMs
Azure Arc SQL Migration is now generally available for SQL Server running on Azure Virtual Machines. This expansion allows for AI-powered discovery of Azure updates, helping users manage their cloud investments more effectively. The feature is production-ready and available to all Azure customers.
feature announcement - Azure Updates observabilityazurepreviewengineer ·
Azure Monitor adds advanced platform metrics in public preview
Azure Monitor is introducing advanced platform metrics, powered by AI, to help users discover updates for Azure products and features. This feature is currently in public preview, available for non-production use and testing by all Azure customers. The goal is to keep users informed about their cloud investments and evolving Azure services.
feature announcement - Azure Updates aiazurepreviewengineer ·
DevUI Agent Inspector for Microsoft Agent Framework Announced
Microsoft has announced the DevUI Agent Inspector, a new tool for the Microsoft Agent Framework. This tool aims to facilitate AI-powered discovery of Azure Updates through the Microsoft Release Communications MCP server. It is currently in preview, available to all Azure customers for non-production use and testing, with a limited offering for select customers in development.
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