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 aiazurepreviewengineerazure-sql ·
Azure SQL updates preview for late July
Microsoft is previewing updates for Azure SQL, enabling AI-powered discovery of Azure updates via the Microsoft Release Communications MCP server. This feature is now available to all Azure customers for non-production use and testing, offering a way to stay informed about product and feature changes. The announcement also highlights community support and feedback channels for Azure users.
feature announcement - Azure Updates securityazurepreviewengineerazure-key-vault ·
Azure Key Vault Premium adds symmetric key support in preview
Azure Key Vault Premium now supports symmetric keys, enabling enhanced security for AI workloads. This feature, currently in public preview, allows users to leverage symmetric encryption directly within Key Vault for non-production use and testing. This expansion aims to bolster cloud investment security for all Azure customers by integrating advanced cryptographic operations.
feature announcement - Azure Updates aiazurepreviewengineer ·
Azure Updates gets AI-powered discovery in preview
Azure Updates now supports AI-powered discovery via the Microsoft Release Communications MCP server, currently in preview for non-production use. This feature aims to help customers stay informed about Azure product and feature updates. The update is available to all Azure customers for testing, with a fully released, production-ready version expected later.
feature announcement - Azure Updates dataazurepreviewengineerfabric ·
Azure Monitor Logs can mirror into Microsoft Fabric (preview)
Azure Monitor Logs can now mirror data into Microsoft Fabric as a public preview feature. This integration aims to enhance AI-powered discovery and management of Azure updates, offering users insights into product and feature changes to optimize cloud investments. The feature is available to all Azure customers for non-production use and testing.
feature announcement - Azure Updates aiazurepreviewengineergovernment ·
Azure Enclave enters public preview
Azure Enclave is now in public preview, enabling AI-powered discovery of Azure Updates via the Microsoft Release Communications MCP server. This feature aims to help users stay informed about Azure products and features relevant to their cloud investments. It is available to all Azure customers for non-production use and testing.
feature announcement - Azure Updates aiazurepreviewengineerazure-aks ·
Azure Updates Now Available via Microsoft Release Communications
Azure Updates can now be discovered using AI through the Microsoft Release Communications server, providing timely information on Azure products and features. This feature is currently in preview for non-production use and testing, with a fully released version planned for all Azure customers. It aims to help users stay informed about their cloud investments and new service offerings.
feature announcement - Azure Updates infraazurepreviewengineer ·
Azure Kubernetes Fleet Manager: Preview max failures for update runs
Azure Kubernetes Fleet Manager is now in public preview with a feature to set the maximum allowed failures for update runs. This enhancement allows users to control update behavior and prevent cascading issues in production environments. The feature is available to all Azure customers for non-production use and testing.
feature announcement - Azure Updates aiazurepreviewengineer ·
Azure API Management adds AI Gateway in public preview
Azure API Management is introducing an AI Gateway, currently in public preview, to enable AI-powered discovery of Azure Updates. This feature helps users stay informed about Azure product and feature changes, catering to engineers and architects managing cloud investments. The gateway is available for non-production use and testing by all Azure customers.
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 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 aiazurepreviewengineer ·
Azure Updates discovery via Release Communications MCP server
Microsoft is enabling AI-powered discovery of Azure Updates through its Release Communications MCP server. This feature helps cloud customers stay informed about new products and features to optimize their investments. It is currently in preview for non-production use and testing, with a full production release planned.
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 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.
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