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-kubernetes-service ·
Azure Kubernetes Service 1.33 has reached end of life
Azure Kubernetes Service 1.33 reached end of life on 2026-07-31. It no longer receives fixes or security updates — plan the upgrade now.
deprecation - endoflife.date eolazure-database-for-postgresql ·
Azure Database for PostgreSQL 11 has reached end of life
Azure Database for PostgreSQL 11 reached end of life on 2026-07-31. It no longer receives fixes or security updates — plan the upgrade now.
deprecation - endoflife.date eolazure-database-for-postgresql ·
Azure Database for PostgreSQL 12 has reached end of life
Azure Database for PostgreSQL 12 reached end of life on 2026-07-31. It no longer receives fixes or security updates — plan the upgrade now.
deprecation - endoflife.date eolazure-database-for-postgresql ·
Azure Database for PostgreSQL 13 has reached end of life
Azure Database for PostgreSQL 13 reached end of life on 2026-07-31. It no longer receives fixes or security updates — plan the upgrade now.
deprecation - endoflife.date eolazure-database-for-mysql ·
Azure Database for MySQL 5.7 has reached end of life
Azure Database for MySQL 5.7 reached end of life on 2026-07-31. It no longer receives fixes or security updates — plan the upgrade now.
deprecation - Terraform AzureRM Provider Releases terraforminfraazureengineer ·
Azurerm Terraform Provider v5.0.1 Fixes State Migration Issues
Terraform Provider Azurerm version 5.0.1 addresses critical bugs and improves the upgrade path from version 4.x to 5.x. It includes fixes for state migrations in `azurerm_storage_queue` and `azurerm_storage_table_entity`, along with a regression fix for `private_link_target_id` in `azurerm_cdn_frontdoor_origin`. This patch is relevant for users upgrading their Azure infrastructure configurations managed by Terraform.
patch - Azure Updates infraazuredeprecationengineer ·
Azure reservation exchanges support by savings plans to be discontinued Feb 1, 2027
Microsoft is discontinuing reservation exchanges for Azure services supported by savings plans, with the change taking effect on February 1, 2027. This impacts customers using savings plans for Azure reservations, who will need to plan for alternative strategies before the deadline. The announcement does not detail specific alternatives but highlights the availability of Azure updates and regional coverage.
deprecation announcement - Azure Updates azuregaengineerretail ·
Azure Sphere OS 26.09 released for evaluation
Azure Sphere OS version 26.09 is now available for evaluation, offering enhanced security features for connected devices. This release marks a significant step in securing the Internet of Things ecosystem. The update is generally available, allowing all Azure customers to incorporate it into their development and testing environments. It enables AI-powered discovery of Azure Updates, keeping users informed about product and feature enhancements.
announcement patch - Terraform AzureRM Provider Releases terraforminfraazuregadeprecationengineer ·
Terraform Azure Provider v5.0.0 introduces breaking changes and new features
HashiCorp has released version 5.0.0 of the Azure Provider for Terraform, marking a major release with significant changes. This update includes breaking changes, removal of deprecated fields, and the introduction of new features and enhancements. Users upgrading to this version must consult the provided upgrade guide, as some resource behaviors have changed and deprecated elements have been removed. The release offers new capabilities like a Web App slot distribution action and a Kubernetes automatic cluster data source.
feature patch announcement - endoflife.date eolazure-kubernetes-service ·
Azure Kubernetes Service 1.33 reaches end of life in 7 days
Azure Kubernetes Service 1.33 reaches end of life on 2026-07-31 (7 days from now). Extended support runs until 2027-07-31.
deprecation - endoflife.date eolazure-database-for-postgresql ·
Azure Database for PostgreSQL 11 reaches end of life in 7 days
Azure Database for PostgreSQL 11 reaches end of life on 2026-07-31 (7 days from now).
deprecation - endoflife.date eolazure-database-for-postgresql ·
Azure Database for PostgreSQL 12 reaches end of life in 7 days
Azure Database for PostgreSQL 12 reaches end of life on 2026-07-31 (7 days from now).
deprecation - endoflife.date eolazure-database-for-postgresql ·
Azure Database for PostgreSQL 13 reaches end of life in 7 days
Azure Database for PostgreSQL 13 reaches end of life on 2026-07-31 (7 days from now).
deprecation - endoflife.date eolazure-database-for-mysql ·
Azure Database for MySQL 5.7 reaches end of life in 7 days
Azure Database for MySQL 5.7 reaches end of life on 2026-07-31 (7 days from now). Extended support runs until 2029-03-31.
deprecation - 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 - Terraform AzureRM Provider Releases terraforminfraazuregaengineerazure-key-vault ·
Terraform Azure Provider v4.81.0 Adds New Resources and Enhancements
Terraform's Azure provider has been updated to version 4.81.0, introducing several new resources for managing Azure CDN, Cognitive Services, and other services. The release also includes enhancements to existing resources, such as improved Key Vault integration for Logic Apps, and dependency updates for underlying Azure SDKs. These changes aim to provide more comprehensive infrastructure-as-code capabilities for Azure users, with new resources available immediately and enhancements impacting specific resource configurations.
feature patch - endoflife.date eolazure-functions-runtime ·
Azure Functions runtime 1 reaches end of life in 64 days
Azure Functions runtime 1 reaches end of life on 2026-09-14 (64 days from now).
deprecation - endoflife.date eolazure-kubernetes-service ·
Azure Kubernetes Service 1.33 reaches end of life in 19 days
Azure Kubernetes Service 1.33 reaches end of life on 2026-07-31 (19 days from now). Extended support runs until 2027-07-31.
deprecation - 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).
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