Azure service updateshttps://www.microsoft.com/releasecommunications/api/v2/Azure/rssAzure service updatesWed, 22 Oct 2025 17:15:22 Z1440516990https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=516990In previewFeatures[In preview] Public Preview: VM vCore customization features disabling simultaneous multi-threading (SMT/HT) and constrained coresAzure announces the public preview of VM Customization
features, a new capability that gives customers greater control over virtual CPU
configurations to optimize performance and licensing costs. This feature
introduces two powerful options: Disable SimulWed, 22 Oct 2025 17:15:22 Z2025-10-22T17:15:22Z513240https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=513240LaunchedDatabasesHybrid + multicloudAzure SQL DatabaseAzure SQL Managed InstanceFeatures[Launched] Generally Available: Azure SQL updates for mid-October 2025 In mid-October 2025, the following updates and enhancements were made to Azure SQL: Improve the redirect connection type to require only port 1433 and promote to default. Learn more. Convert Azure SQL Database to Hyperscale while preserving existing geoWed, 22 Oct 2025 16:30:07 Z2025-10-22T16:30:07Z502004https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=502004LaunchedDatabasesHybrid + multicloudAzure Database for PostgreSQLFeatures[Launched] Generally Available: Near-zero downtime scaling for HA-enabled Azure Database for PostgreSQL servers You can now scale your Azure Database for PostgreSQL servers that have high availability (HA) enabled with minimal impact to your users. The process usually takes less than 30 seconds, while traditional scaling can take 2 to 10 minutes. This new capabilitWed, 22 Oct 2025 16:00:32 Z2025-10-22T16:00:32Z514653https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=514653LaunchedServicesFeaturesMicrosoft Ignite[Launched] Generally Available: Cloud-to-Cloud migration made simple with Azure Storage MoverAzure Storage Mover’s new AWS S3 to Azure Blob migration feature
is now generally available, empowering organizations to move data directly from
AWS to Azure securely, reliably, and at scale. With this
release, customers can eliminate manual pipelines andMon, 20 Oct 2025 21:00:03 Z2025-10-20T21:00:03Z503268https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=503268LaunchedOpen Source[Launched] Open Source: Containerization Assist MCP Server Containerization Assist solves the
challenge of manual, error-prone containerization by automating Dockerfile creation
and Kubernetes manifest generation. Unlike basic AI coding tools, it is a full
containerization platform built on AKS Draft’s proven reaMon, 20 Oct 2025 21:00:03 Z2025-10-20T21:00:03Z516897https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=516897In previewComputeVirtual Machine Scale SetsVirtual MachinesServicesPricing & OfferingsFeatures[In preview] Public Preview: Sharing Capacity Reservation GroupsThe ability to share Capacity Reservation
Groups (CRGs) with subscriptions is now in Public Preview. Previously, customers could deploy VMs in a Capacity
Reservation Group within the same subscription only. On-demand Capacity
Reservation Group (CRG) can Mon, 20 Oct 2025 17:15:20 Z2025-10-20T17:15:20Z517027https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=517027LaunchedNetworkingSecurityApplication GatewayFeaturesServicesSecurityManagement[Launched] Generally Available: Enhanced cloning and Public IP retention scripts for Azure Application Gateway migrationAzure Application
Gateway introduces two new PowerShell scripts to simplify migration from V1
(Standard or WAF) to V2 (Standard_V2 or WAF_V2) services. As V1 SKUs’ is scheduled to retire by April 2026, we advise
migrating early and take advantage of ApplMon, 20 Oct 2025 17:00:28 Z2025-10-20T17:00:28Z513752https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=513752In developmentHybrid + multicloudComputeAzure Modular DatacenterCloud ServicesRegions & Datacenters[In development] Private Preview: New planned datacenter region in Malaysia (Southeast Asia 3)Microsoft is expanding its digital infrastructure footprint further with a new datacenter region, Southeast Asia 3, planned in Malaysia. This datacenter region will feature Microsoft's most comprehensive and strategic cloud services, designed to support aFri, 17 Oct 2025 15:15:35 Z2025-10-17T15:15:35Z512396https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=512396LaunchedComputeContainersInternet of ThingsAzure FunctionsFeatures[Launched] Generally Available: New OS SKU enum to migrate to Azure Linux 3.0 You can now
migrate to Azure Linux 3.0 with a new OS SKU enum, ‘AzureLinux3’, in Kubernetes
version 1.28-1.36. This new
option provides increased control over OS upgrades by decoupling them from Kubernetes
upgrades. Customers using LTS version 1.28-1.31Fri, 17 Oct 2025 15:15:35 Z2025-10-17T15:15:35Z512374https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=512374LaunchedComputeContainersInternet of ThingsAzure FunctionsFeatures[Launched] Generally Available: Azure Functions support for Python 3.13 You can now
develop functions using Python 3.13 locally and deploy them to Azure Functions. Starting with
Python 3.13, Functions introduces runtime version control, a new opt-in
feature that lets you target specific versions of the Functions Python runtFri, 17 Oct 2025 15:00:03 Z2025-10-17T15:00:03Z515452https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=515452LaunchedNetworkingSecurityAzure FirewallFeaturesSecurity[Launched] Generally Available: Prescaling in Azure Firewall Azure Firewall now supports prescaling, a feature that enables admins to provision and reserve capacity units in advance to handle expected traffic loads – such as seasonal peaks or planned business events. This helps to ensure consistent throughput, fastThu, 16 Oct 2025 16:15:32 Z2025-10-16T16:15:32Z502044https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=502044ComputeContainersAzure Kubernetes Service (AKS)FeaturesRetirementsRetirement: Confidential Containers preview on AKS is Closing DownThe public preview of Confidential Containers on AKS will be shutting down.This feature has been available in preview since 2023, and as part of our commitment to delivering secure and reliable services, we are streamlining our confidential computing offeThu, 16 Oct 2025 16:15:32 Z2025-10-16T16:15:32Z516002https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=516002LaunchedNetworkingSecurityAzure FirewallFeaturesSecurity[Launched] Generally Available: Observed capacity metric in Azure Firewall Azure Firewall
now includes the observed capacity metric — a new observability signal designed
to help administrators understand how their firewalls are scaling in practice.
Observed capacity tracks the number of capacity units actively utilized over
timeThu, 16 Oct 2025 16:00:55 Z2025-10-16T16:00:55Z500775https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=500775LaunchedDatabasesMigrationAzure Database Migration ServiceFeatures[Launched] Generally Available: PowerShell, Az cmdlets, and Python SDK for Azure Database Migration Service Announcing the general availability (GA) of automation support for Azure Database Migration Service (DMS) through PowerShell, custom cmdlets, and the Python SDK. Using Azure PowerShell Az.DataMigration or Azure CLI az datamigration, you can migrate databaWed, 15 Oct 2025 22:15:50 Z2025-10-15T22:15:50Z512379https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=512379LaunchedComputeContainersInternet of ThingsAzure FunctionsFeaturesRegions & Datacenters[Launched] Generally Available: Availability Zones and network restricted Key Vault and App Configuration references for Flex Consumption You can now enable
availability zones for your Azure Functions Flex Consumption apps during both
creation and post-deployment. When enabled, instances are automatically
distributed across zones, enhancing reliability and fault tolerance. New Region
SupporWed, 15 Oct 2025 18:00:12 Z2025-10-15T18:00:12Z515479https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=515479LaunchedStorageStorage AccountsServicesFeaturesManagement[Launched] Generally Available: Azure Storage DiscoveryAzure Storage Discovery provides enterprise-wide
visibility into your Azure Storage data estate. Insights that weren’t available before are now at
your fingertips. Deeply analyze
used capacity and activity, optimize costs, enhance
security, and drive operWed, 15 Oct 2025 17:00:38 Z2025-10-15T17:00:38Z511743https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=511743LaunchedAI + machine learningAnalyticsAzure DatabricksFeatures[Launched] Generally Available: SAP Business Data Cloud Connect to Azure DatabricksSAP Business Data Cloud (BDC) Connect to Azure Databricks is now generally available, enabling secure, bi-directional, zero-copy data sharing between SAP BDC and Azure Databricks using Delta Sharing, so teams can unify SAP and external data for analytics,Wed, 15 Oct 2025 17:00:38 Z2025-10-15T17:00:38Z503988https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=503988In previewNetworkingAzure Private LinkFeaturesServicesSecurityManagement[In preview] Public Preview: Private Link Service Direct ConnectAzure
Private Link service
allows you to make your applications available to your customers privately and
securely. The current setup procedure requires you to configure a private link
service and place applications behind a standard load balancer. PrivatWed, 15 Oct 2025 17:00:38 Z2025-10-15T17:00:38Z500682https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=500682RetirementsRetirement: The F, Fs, Fsv2, Lsv2, G, Gs, Av2, Amv2, and B series VMs are retiring in 2028The F, Fs, Fsv2, Lsv2, G, Gs, Av2, Amv2, and B series of Azure Virtual Machines will retire on November 15th, 2028. These VMs will no longer be able to be used or purchased after this date. To ensure any applications and workloads running on these VMs wWed, 15 Oct 2025 16:15:01 Z2025-10-15T16:15:01Z513376https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=513376LaunchedManagement and governanceAzure Resource ManagerComplianceSecurity[Launched] Generally Available: Locations API Update for UK Azure RegionsTo align with evolving compliance and regulatory requirements, Azure is updating the geographyGroup and regionalDisplayName metadata for UK-based regions in the Locations API. These changes will take effect this month, October 2025, and will apply to theWed, 15 Oct 2025 16:00:24 Z2025-10-15T16:00:24Z513855https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=513855LaunchedIntegrationInternet of ThingsEvent GridFeatures[Launched] Generally Available: Azure Event Grid new capabilities Multiple new Azure Event Grid features have reached General Availability, supporting real-time
telemetry, automation, and hybrid workloads.Features now in General Availability:MQTT
OAuth 2.0 Authentication Authenticate MQTT clients using JSON Web Tokens
(Tue, 14 Oct 2025 20:15:14 Z2025-10-14T20:15:14Z511898https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=511898LaunchedComputeVirtual MachinesFeatures[Launched] Generally Available: Spot Placement Score Today, we are announcing the general availability of Azure Spot Placement Score, a feature that allows you to assess the likelihood of deployment success for your Spot virtual machines. Spot availability can vary across different combinations of Azure locTue, 14 Oct 2025 15:00:50 Z2025-10-14T15:00:50Z513518https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=513518LaunchedManagement and governanceMigrationAzure Site RecoveryFeatures[Launched] Generally Available: Azure Site Recovery support for Ultra DisksAnnouncing the General Availability of Azure Site Recovery (ASR) support for Virtual Machines with Ultra Disks. This release enables organizations to replicate, failover, and failback virtual machines with Ultra Disks across Azure regions with minimal impTue, 14 Oct 2025 10:30:39 Z2025-10-14T10:30:39Z513074https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=513074In previewIntegrationInternet of ThingsMobileWebAPI ManagementFeatures[In preview] Public Preview: Environmental sustainability features in Azure API ManagementAzure API Management now supports environmental sustainability features in public preview. These capabilities help organizations minimize the carbon footprint of their API infrastructure by making API traffic and policy behavior carbon-aware.With these neMon, 13 Oct 2025 16:30:27 Z2025-10-13T16:30:27Z508403https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=508403In previewDatabasesHybrid + multicloudAzure Database for PostgreSQLFeatures[In preview] Public Preview: PostgreSQL 18 on Azure Database for PostgreSQL – Flexible Server You can now try PostgreSQL 18 in public preview on Azure Database for PostgreSQL – Flexible Server. PostgreSQL 18 introduces new performance, scalability, and developer productivity improvements. With this preview, you get early access to the latest commuMon, 13 Oct 2025 16:00:05 Z2025-10-13T16:00:05Z502914https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=502914AI + machine learningAzure AI Custom VisionRetirementsRetirement: Azure Custom Vision will be retired on September 25, 2028 Microsoft is announcing the planned retirement of the Azure Custom Vision service. Microsoft will provide full support for all existing Azure Custom Vision customers until 9/25/2028. During this support window, customers are encouraged to begin planning Mon, 13 Oct 2025 16:00:05 Z2025-10-13T16:00:05Z503325https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=503325In previewSecurityFeaturesServices[In preview] Public Preview: Azure Integrated HSMWe
are announcing the release of Azure
Integrated HSM, a Hardware Security Module (HSM) cache and crypto
accelerator designed to enhance the security and performance of cryptographic
operations in virtual machines. For customers who heavily rely on
cryptoMon, 13 Oct 2025 15:30:40 Z2025-10-13T15:30:40Z508413https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=508413LaunchedDatabasesHybrid + multicloudAzure Database for PostgreSQLFeatures[Launched] Generally Available: Microsoft Entra ID token refresh code samples in Python and .NET You can now access code samples for Entra ID token refresh using Python and .NET in Azure Database for PostgreSQL. These samples are designed to help you securely manage authentication tokens when connecting to your PostgreSQL database with Entra ID, ensuMon, 13 Oct 2025 15:00:46 Z2025-10-13T15:00:46Z503627https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=503627LaunchedDatabasesAzure Database for MySQLFeatures[Launched] Generally Available: Custom port support for Azure Database for MySQL – Flexible Server You can now configure a custom port (25001–26000) during server creation for both public and private access-enabled servers—enabling you to integrate more easily with existing applications and improve alignment with security postures. By default, MySQL seThu, 09 Oct 2025 17:30:09 Z2025-10-09T17:30:09Z512875https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=512875LaunchedNetworkingSecurityAzure FirewallAzure Firewall ManagerSecurityFeatures[Launched] Generally Available: Azure Firewall updates - Customer provided public IP address support in secured hubsAzure Firewall in Virtual WAN
secured hubs now supports the use of customer-provided public IP addresses.
This capability enables organizations to bring their own public IP addresses
when deploying Azure Firewall in a secured Virtual WAN hub, providing grThu, 09 Oct 2025 17:00:43 Z2025-10-09T17:00:43Z512201https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=512201LaunchedHybrid + multicloudAzure ArcFeatures[Launched] Generally Available: Firmware analysis enabled by Azure Arc Firmware analysis enabled by Azure Arc is now generally available. Firmware analysis brings deep visibility into the software that powers IoT/OT and network devices—systems that often operate as “black boxes” with limited insight into their security postuThu, 09 Oct 2025 14:15:20 Z2025-10-09T14:15:20Z502049https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=502049RetirementsRetirement: Azure AI Health Insights and related models As part of a strategic review of our AI portfolio, Azure AI Health Insights service and the Clinical Trials Matcher and Radiology Insights models will be retired on December 31, 2025, and will no longer be available for use or integration. As a result, eThu, 09 Oct 2025 12:45:35 Z2025-10-09T12:45:35Z508971https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=508971In previewManagement and governanceStorageAzure BackupManagement[In preview] Public Preview: Introducing Vaulted Backup for Azure Data Lake StorageAnnouncing the Public Preview of Vaulted Backup
for Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS)!Azure Backup now
supports vaulted protection for ADLS, delivering secure, off-site backups that
ensure business continuity and compliance—even in cases of accidental deletiThu, 09 Oct 2025 00:00:23 Z2025-10-09T00:00:23Z499606https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=499606DatabasesAzure Cache for RedisRetirementsRetirement: Azure Cache for Redis Enterprise is retiring on March 30, 2027Azure Cache for Redis Enterprise and Enterprise Flash tiers is retiring on March 31, 2027 and we recommend you migrate your workloads to use Azure Managed Redis by that date. Starting April 1, 2026, users will not be able to create new instances of Azure Wed, 08 Oct 2025 23:15:04 Z2025-10-08T23:15:04Z499577https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=499577DatabasesAzure Cache for RedisRetirementsRetirement: Azure Cache for Redis is retiring on September 30, 2028Azure Cache for Redis (Basic, Standard and Premium) will be retired on September 30, 2028 and we recommend you migrate your workloads to use Azure Managed Redis before September 30, 2028. Azure Cache for Redis instances that are not migrated by September Wed, 08 Oct 2025 23:15:04 Z2025-10-08T23:15:04Z500273https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=500273ComputeContainersAzure Kubernetes Service (AKS)RetirementsRetirement: Azure Network Policy Manager (NPM) for Windows nodes on AKS to Be Retired by September 30, 2026On September 30, 2026, we’ll end support for Azure Network Policy Manager (NPM) on Windows nodes in AKS. To ensure your setup continues to receive support, security updates, and deployment compatibility, please explore alternative options, such as using NTue, 07 Oct 2025 21:30:21 Z2025-10-07T21:30:21Z511722https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=511722LaunchedNetworkingSecurityAzure FirewallSecurityFeatures[Launched] Generally Available: Azure Firewall Updates - IP Group limit increased to 600 per Firewall Policy Azure Firewall Policy now supports up to 600 IP Groups per policy, up from the previous limit of 200. This enhancement enables users to: Reduce rule complexity by replacing long lists of IPs with more well-organized IP Groups, making rule sets easier to mTue, 07 Oct 2025 16:30:20 Z2025-10-07T16:30:20Z503836https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=503836LaunchedFeatures[Launched] Generally Avaialbe: Azure NetApp Files short-term clones Azure NetApp Files short-term clones enable space-efficient, instant read/write access to data by creating temporary thin clones from existing volume snapshots, eliminating the need for full data copies and enabling capacity savings. Ideal for software deTue, 07 Oct 2025 14:30:18 Z2025-10-07T14:30:18Z500853https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=500853DevOpsManagement and governanceAzure MonitorRetirementsRetirement: Legacy Authentication in Azure Monitor - Container Insights will be retired on September 30, 2026.Legacy Authentication in Azure Monitor - Container
Insights will be retired on September 30, 2026. Legacy authentication has been replaced by the
more secure Managed Identity
authentication method. Migrating to Managed Identity also gives customers
accesTue, 07 Oct 2025 13:00:16 Z2025-10-07T13:00:16Z503263https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=503263LaunchedComputeContainersAzure Kubernetes Service (AKS)Features[Launched] Generally Available: AI toolchain operator add-on (KAITO) for AKS The AI toolchain operator add-on
(KAITO) is now generally available on AKS, streamlining the deployment of AI
inference and fine-tuning workflows using popular open-source frameworks. With
vLLM as the default inference engine, this addon reduces managemenTue, 07 Oct 2025 12:00:49 Z2025-10-07T12:00:49Z503636https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=503636LaunchedDatabasesHybrid + multicloudAzure Database for PostgreSQLFeatures[Launched] Generally Available: Latest PostgreSQL minor versions supported by Azure Database for PostgreSQL – Flexible Server PostgreSQL minor versions 17.6, 16.10, 15.14, 14.19, 13.22, and 18 Beta 3 are now supported by Azure Database for PostgreSQL – Flexible Server. These minor version upgrades are automatically performed as part of the monthly planned maintenance in AzuMon, 06 Oct 2025 20:45:03 Z2025-10-06T20:45:03Zazure-unmanaged-disks-will-be-retired-on-30-september-2025https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=azure-unmanaged-disks-will-be-retired-on-30-september-2025RetirementsAzure unmanaged disks will be retired on 31 March 2026 (formerly 30 September 2025)In 2017, we launched Azure Managed Disks. Since then, we've been enhancing our capabilities. We will begin deprecating unmanaged disks on September 30, 2022, because Azure Managed Disks now have full capabilities of unmanaged disks and other advancements.Fri, 23 Sep 2022 23:00:56 Z2025-10-06T20:45:03Z501673https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=501673DevOpsManagement and governanceAzure MonitorRetirementsRetirement: Azure Monitor SCOM Managed Instance will be retired on Sep 30, 2026After
September 30, 2026, customers will no longer be able to access the
service. Please see our retirement
documentation for more details. Recommended
action If
your goal is to monitor on-premises workloads, please transition to Operations Manager
on-preFri, 03 Oct 2025 18:15:20 Z2025-10-03T18:15:20Z503258https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=503258LaunchedComputeContainersAzure Kubernetes Service (AKS)Features[Launched] Generally Available: CLI command for migration from Availability Sets and basic load balancer on AKS Availability Sets and the basic load
balancer are being deprecated on September 30 2025. AKS now supports, a simple
Azure CLI command that will automatically migrate your AKS cluster from
Availability Sets to the new Virtual Machines node pool and upgradeFri, 03 Oct 2025 16:45:25 Z2025-10-03T16:45:25Z501340https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=501340LaunchedStorageAzure NetApp FilesFeatures[Launched] Generally Available: Cross-tenant customer-managed keys for Azure NetApp Files volume encryptionCross-tenant Customer-Managed Keys (CMK) for Azure NetApp Files volume encryption is now generally available, empowering customers to manage their own encryption keys across different Azure tenancies. This capability enhances control and flexibility in muFri, 03 Oct 2025 16:15:04 Z2025-10-03T16:15:04Z500848https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=500848ComputeWebStatic Web AppsRetirementsRetirement: Azure Static Web Apps database connection featureDue to changes in underlying infrastructure, the database connections feature of Static Web Apps this feature (currently in public preview), will be deprecated effective November 30, 2025.
To avoid issues in deployments using this feature you can refactoFri, 03 Oct 2025 16:15:04 Z2025-10-03T16:15:04Z508748https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=508748In previewStorageAzure NetApp FilesFeatures[In preview] Public Preview: Azure NetApp Files Support for OpenLDAP, FreeIPA, and Red Hat Directory Server LDAP services Azure NetApp Files now supports integration with FreeIPA, OpenLDAP, and Red Hat Directory Server—available in public preview. This LDAP integration enables secure LDAP over TLS connectivity for NFSv3 and NFSv4.1 volumes, allowing enterprises to use these Fri, 03 Oct 2025 16:01:01 Z2025-10-03T16:01:01Z499923https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=499923NetworkingSecurityVPN GatewayRetirementsRetirement: Azure VPN Gateway support for SSTP Protocol will be retired on March 31, 2027Due to its limited
scalability and suboptimal performance, support for SSTP will be phased out. We
strongly recommend transitioning to IKEv2 or OpenVPN, which offer
significantly enhanced capabilities—including support for up to 10,000
connections and 10 Fri, 03 Oct 2025 16:01:01 Z2025-10-03T16:01:01Z496964https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=496964StorageStorage AccountsRetirementsRetirement: General Purpose v1 (GPv1) and legacy blob storage accounts As part of our ongoing efforts to streamline the Azure Storage portfolio and deliver enhanced performance, scalability, and cost efficiency, we are announcing the retirement of all General purpose v1 (GPv1) storage accounts. This includes legacy blob storFri, 03 Oct 2025 14:15:21 Z2025-10-03T14:15:21Z509097https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=509097LaunchedManagement and governanceNetworkingTraffic ManagerServicesFeatures[Launched] Generally Available: New Health Check infrastructure for Azure Traffic ManagerAzure Traffic Manager has
introduced new health check infrastructure to improve the resiliency and
scalability of the service. This infrastructure is now available, and customers
are being moved onto the new infrastructure. The rollout of the new probing
Thu, 02 Oct 2025 16:36:44 Z2025-10-02T16:36:44Z503646https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=503646In previewDatabasesHybrid + multicloudAnalyticsAzure SQL DatabaseMicrosoft FabricFeatures[In preview] Public Preview: MSSQL extension integration with Microsoft Fabric The MSSQL extension for Visual Studio Code (VS Code) now brings SQL database in Fabric directly into your development workflow. With the new Fabric connectivity option in the Connection Dialog, you can sign in using Microsoft Entra ID, browse your Fabric Wed, 01 Oct 2025 17:30:57 Z2025-10-01T17:30:57Z501692https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=501692AI + machine learningInternet of ThingsAzure Machine LearningRetirementsRetirement: Azure Machine Learning - Data labeling DeprecationOn September 30, 2026, Azure Machine data labeling will be retired. Please transition to 3rd party data labeling providers by 30 September 2026. From today to September 30, 2026, you can continue to use data labelling without disruption. On September 30,Wed, 01 Oct 2025 17:30:57 Z2025-10-01T17:30:57Z500268https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=500268ComputeContainersAzure Kubernetes Service (AKS)RetirementsRetirement: Azure Network Policy Manager (NPM) for Linux nodes on AKS to Be Retired by September 30, 2028On September 30, 2028, we’ll end support for Azure Network Policy Manager (NPM) on Linux nodes in AKS. To avoid disruptions, migrate AKS clusters running Linux nodes from NPM to Cilium Network Policy by that date. Transitioning to Cilium Network PoliWed, 01 Oct 2025 17:15:18 Z2025-10-01T17:15:18Z503612https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=503612In previewDatabasesHybrid + multicloudAzure SQL DatabaseFeatures[In preview] Public Preview: Azure SQL updates for late September 2025 In late September 2025, the following updates and enhancements were made to Azure SQL: Protection from ransomware attacks to long-term retention (LTR) backups via immutability. Learn more. Wed, 01 Oct 2025 16:00:52 Z2025-10-01T16:00:52Z506886https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=506886In previewComputeAzure VM Image BuilderVirtual Machine Scale SetsVirtual MachinesGalleryFeaturesServices[In preview] Public Preview: Soft Delete feature in Azure Compute GalleryThe Soft Delete feature in Azure Compute Gallery lets you recover accidentally deleted images within a 7-day retention period. This grace period gives users time to restore any images that were mistakenly deleted. Learn more.Tue, 30 Sep 2025 19:30:35 Z2025-09-30T19:30:35Z501528https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=501528RetirementsRetirement: Support for Service Connector (preview) on Azure Container Apps will end on March 30th, 2026Support for Service Connector (preview) on Azure Container Apps will end on March 30, 2026. After this date, Service Connector (preview) will no longer be supported on Azure Container Apps. If you created service connections using the Azure Portal, your eTue, 30 Sep 2025 17:30:02 Z2025-09-30T17:30:02Z500578https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=500578RetirementsRetirement: NVv4-series Azure Virtual Machines will be retired on September 30, 2026On September 30, 2026, Microsoft Azure will retire the Standard_NV4as_v4, Standard_NV4ahs_v4,Standard_NV8as_v4, Standard_NV8ahs_v4,Standard_NV16as_v4, Standard_NV16ahs_v4, Standard_NV32as_v4, and Standard_NV32ahs_v4 virtual machines (VMs) in the NVv4-seriTue, 30 Sep 2025 17:15:32 Z2025-09-30T17:15:32Z502602https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=502602AnalyticsMicrosoft FabricRetirementsRetirement: Spark Native Connector for Semantic Link Starting October 1, 2025, the Spark native connector will be officially retired. This decision is based on internal analysis indicating low usage, high maintenance costs, and potential security vulnerabilities. To ensure continued support and improved secTue, 30 Sep 2025 13:45:49 Z2025-09-30T13:45:49Z506317https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=506317LaunchedDevOpsManagement and governanceAzure MonitorAzure Resource ManagerFeaturesManagementServices[Launched] Generally Available: Visualize New Azure Resource Manager Metrics through Azure MonitorWe are announcing that Azure Resource Manager now offers enhanced integration with Azure Monitor Metrics for your subscriptions! You can now have deeper visibility and more granular monitoring capabilities for your Resource Manager operations.You can acceMon, 29 Sep 2025 15:30:44 Z2025-09-29T15:30:44Z503883https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=503883ComputeAzure VMware SolutionRetirementsAzure VMware Solution AV36 Node Retirement on June 30, 2028Microsoft is announcing the retirement of the AV36 node type
on June 30, 2028. The terms of your current AV36 Reserved Instance (RI) are
not affected by this announcement. At this time, we recommend that you review your current AV36
RI expiration timelineSat, 27 Sep 2025 00:30:39 Z2025-09-27T00:30:39Z499851https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=499851AI + machine learningAzure AI LanguageRetirementsServicesRetirement: Entity Linking from Azure AI LanguageMicrosoft
is announcing the planned retirement of Entity Linking from Azure AI Language. We
recommend considering a replacement solution; Named
Entity Recognition from Azure AI Language also supports entity
identification. Microsoft
will provide full suppFri, 26 Sep 2025 22:00:37 Z2025-09-26T22:00:37Z499451https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=499451ComputeContainersInternet of ThingsAzure FunctionsRetirementsPricing & OfferingsRetirement: The Linux Consumption hosting plan of Azure Functions will be retired on September 30, 2028. Migrate to Flex Consumption.The Azure Functions Linux Consumption hosting plan is being retired. Customers are advised to migrate to the Flex Consumption plan, which offers faster scaling, advanced networking, cold start mitigation, and concurrency control. To identify affected resoFri, 26 Sep 2025 16:30:29 Z2025-09-26T16:30:29Z498563https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=498563StorageAzure Blob StorageRetirementsRetirement: Upgrade BlobFuse v1 to latest version of Blobfuse v2 We recommend upgrading from BlobFuse v1 to BlobFuse
v2,as all future enhancements and innovations related to Azure Blob Storage file system access will be focused exclusively on BlobFuse v2. Please note that support for BlobFuse v1 will be discontinued efFri, 26 Sep 2025 16:00:55 Z2025-09-26T16:00:55Z500016https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=500016ComputeMobileWebApp ServiceRetirementsFeaturesRetirement: Azure App Service on Azure Arc enabled KubernetesBeginning on September 30th 2025, Azure App Service on Azure Arc enabled Kubernetes will be retired, and customers will no longer be able to install the extension.To continue to host your application workloads, we request you migrate to other solutions suFri, 26 Sep 2025 11:45:02 Z2025-09-26T11:45:02Z503687https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=503687LaunchedStorageAzure NetApp FilesFeaturesPricing & OfferingsSDK and Tools[Launched] Generally Available: Azure NetApp Files Flexible service levelFlexible service level allows you to independently configure storage capacity and throughput, optimizing costs and performance by right-sizing based on your needs. This new service level avoids overprovisioning by supporting a customizable throughput whicThu, 25 Sep 2025 17:00:08 Z2025-09-25T17:00:08Z497368https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=497368DevOpsManagement and governanceAzure MonitorRetirementsRetirement: The Insights blade in AKS is now called MonitorThe Insights blade in AKS has been renamed to Monitor and relocated
from the Monitoring section to the top level of the table of contents for
increased visibility. You’ll continue to have access to the same monitoring
data and features—there are no changeThu, 25 Sep 2025 12:00:02 Z2025-09-25T12:00:02Z503641https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=503641In previewDatabasesHybrid + multicloudAzure Database for PostgreSQLFeatures[In preview] Public Preview: Discover and assess PostgreSQL in Azure Migrate Planning the next move for your PostgreSQL workloads just got easier. Azure Migrate now enables you to discover and assess PostgreSQL resources across VMware, Hyper‑V, physical servers, and other cloud environments. Azure Migrate provides a centralized huWed, 24 Sep 2025 17:00:24 Z2025-09-24T17:00:24Z503622https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=503622LaunchedDatabasesAzure Database for MySQLFeatures[Launched] Generally Available: Delete on-demand backup in Azure DB for MySQL - Flexible Server You can now manually trigger on-demand backups in Azure DB for MySQL - Flexible Server instead of solely relying on the system-initiated automated backups and schedule. As part of August 2025 release, you can delete on-demand backups that are no longer neWed, 24 Sep 2025 17:00:24 Z2025-09-24T17:00:24Z493779https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=493779ComputeVirtual Machine Scale SetsVirtual MachinesRetirementsRetirement: Azure Disk EncryptionAzure
Disk Encryption will be retired on September 15, 2028 and we recommend you transition to Encryption
at Host by that date. Alternate disk encryption solutions such as
Encryption At Host and CVM OS disk encryption offer broader operating system
suppWed, 24 Sep 2025 11:45:14 Z2025-09-24T11:45:14Z502998https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=502998LaunchedManagement and governanceMigrationAzure Site RecoveryFeaturesManagement[Launched] Generally Available: Azure Site Recovery Support for Virtual Machines with Premium SSD v2 disksAnnouncing the General Availability of Azure Site Recovery (ASR) for Virtual Machines with Premium SSD v2 disks. ASR provides seamless disaster recovery for Virtual Machines across Azure Regions and from on-premises to Azure, helping organizations maintaiTue, 23 Sep 2025 17:30:13 Z2025-09-23T17:30:13Z500573https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=500573RetirementsRetirement: NVv3-series Azure Virtual Machines will be retired on September 30 ,2026On September 30, 2026, Microsoft Azure will retire the Standard_NV12s_v3, Standard_NV12hs_v3, Standard_NV24s_v3, Standard_NV24ms_v3, Standard_NV32ms_v3, and Standard_NV48s_v3 virtual machines (VMs) in the NVv3-series virtual machines (VMs). To avoid any dTue, 23 Sep 2025 16:00:30 Z2025-09-23T16:00:30Z503603https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=503603LaunchedFeatures[Launched] Generally Available: GitHub Copilot app modernization capabilities for Java and .NET are now availableApp modernization is essential for enterprises to stay
secure, scalable and innovative—but traditionally it requires a lot of effort
that can be redundant and complex. With GitHub Copilot app modernization,
developers can now stay focused on innovation whTue, 23 Sep 2025 15:00:40 Z2025-09-23T15:00:40Z503909https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=503909LaunchedNetworkingSecurityApplication GatewayManagementFeatures[Launched] Generally Available: Using Server-sent events with Application GatewayAzure Application Gateway supports use of Server-sent events in general
availability, enabling real-time data streaming from server to client.
Server-sent events utilize server push technology on a persistent HTTP
connection for seamless updates to the clMon, 22 Sep 2025 17:00:22 Z2025-09-22T17:00:22Z503806https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=503806LaunchedManagement and governanceStorageAzure BackupManagementSecurityFeatures[Launched] Generally Available: Vaulted backup for Azure Files (Premium)Announcing the General availability of vaulted backup for Azure Files shares premium! Azure Backup brings vaulted protection to Azure Files shares premium, to ensure business
continuity and compliance, even in the face of accidental deletion, malicious
aMon, 22 Sep 2025 16:15:14 Z2025-09-22T16:15:14Z503240https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=503240In previewContainersComputeAzure Kubernetes Fleet ManagerAzure Kubernetes Service (AKS)Features[In preview] Public Preview: Azure Kubernetes Fleet Manager – auto-upgrade target Kubernetes version channel Azure Kubernetes Fleet Manager has a new auto-upgrade channel that
allows you to set a target Kubernetes minor version. Using this channel means
clusters on the target Kubernetes minor continue to receive only patch updates
until the minor reaches the endFri, 19 Sep 2025 17:30:11 Z2025-09-19T17:30:11Z503034https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=503034LaunchedDevOpsManagement and governanceAzure MonitorFeatures[Launched] Generally Available: High Scale mode for Azure Monitor – Container Insights Container Insights is Azure Monitor’s solution for collecting logs from your Azure Kubernetes Service clusters. Announcing the general availability of High scale mode in Container Insights to help customers achieve a higher log collection throughput frFri, 19 Sep 2025 13:30:10 Z2025-09-19T13:30:10Z503286https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=503286In previewComputeContainersDevOpsManagement and governanceAzure Kubernetes Service (AKS)Azure MonitorFeatures[In preview] Public Preview: Azure Managed Service for Prometheus now includes native Grafana dashboards within the Azure portalAnnouncing the Azure Managed Service for
Prometheus now includes native Grafana dashboards within the Azure portal at no
additional cost. This integration marks a major milestone in our mission to
simplify observability reducing the administrative overheaFri, 19 Sep 2025 13:00:39 Z2025-09-19T13:00:39Z503350https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=503350LaunchedMigrationStorageAzure Data BoxFeaturesServices[Launched] Generally Available: Azure Data Box Next Gen is now generally available in additional regionsAzure
Data Box Next Gen is now Generally Available in NEW regions including: India, Qatar, South Africa and Korea. With
this new addition, we now have:
Both
Azure Data box 120TB and 525 TB generally available (GA) in the US, UK,
Europe, US Gov,Fri, 19 Sep 2025 12:00:46 Z2025-09-19T12:00:46Z503878https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=503878ComputeAzure VMware SolutionRetirementsRetirement: Licensing changes for future Azure VMware Solution subscriptions starting October 16, 2025.Broadcom
announced changes to their VMware licensing policies. The change now
requires new customers to bring their own portable VCF subscriptions when
using hyperscaler platforms. Our current Azure VMware Solution (AVS) customers
can continue to operate Thu, 18 Sep 2025 20:45:29 Z2025-09-18T20:45:29Z502874https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=502874LaunchedComputeVirtual MachinesFeatures[Launched] Generally Available: DCa/ECa v6 series AMD based confidential virtual machines (VMs) Microsoft is announcing the general availability of the new DCa/ECa v6 series AMD based confidential virtual machines (VMs) in the UAE North and Korea Central regions with 4th generation AMD EPYC™ processors. Featuring Secure Encrypted Virtualization – SeThu, 18 Sep 2025 19:00:07 Z2025-09-18T19:00:07Z503245https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=503245In previewContainersComputeAzure Kubernetes Fleet ManagerAzure Kubernetes Service (AKS)Features[In preview] Public Preview: Azure Kubernetes Fleet Manager – update run approval gatesAzure Kubernetes
Fleet Manager update runs now support approval gates. Gates can be placed before and after update
groups and stages and provide additional control over the flow of the update
run. Gates allow you to either manually approve the update run Thu, 18 Sep 2025 17:30:18 Z2025-09-18T17:30:18Z503139https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=503139LaunchedComputeContainersInternet of ThingsAzure FunctionsFeatures[Launched] Generally Available: Distributed tracing for Durable Functions Distributed tracing V2 for Durable Functions introduces a robust and comprehensive
tracing model that enables developers to correlate operations in
orchestrations, activities, and durable entities. This capability is particularly
useful for Durable FunctiThu, 18 Sep 2025 17:00:27 Z2025-09-18T17:00:27Z503134https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=503134In previewComputeContainersInternet of ThingsAzure FunctionsFeatures[In preview] Public Preview: Azure Functions .NET 10 support Azure Functions now supports .NET 10 in Public Preview. To use
.NET 10, adjust the target framework in your Functions project, and update
references to Microsoft.Azure.Functions.Worker.Sdk to version 2.0.5 or later. .NET 10 projects can be deployed to appWed, 17 Sep 2025 17:15:04 Z2025-09-17T17:15:04Z503617https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=503617LaunchedNetworkingSecurityAzure DDoS ProtectionAzure FirewallAzure Firewall ManagerWeb Application FirewallServicesFeaturesSecurity[Launched] Generally Available: Introducing the new Network Security Hub experienceThe Azure Firewall Manager
experience has been expanded and rebranded as the Network Security Hub—a
centralized interface that brings together Azure Firewall, Web
Application Firewall (WAF), and DDoS Protection. This change is part
of a broader effort to Wed, 17 Sep 2025 16:30:45 Z2025-09-17T16:30:45Z503408https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=503408In previewAI + machine learningAnalyticsAzure DatabricksFeatures[In preview] Public Preview: Databricks One in Azure Databricks Databricks One in Azure Databricks delivers a unified, simplified experience that brings together data engineering, analytics, and AI development in a single, governed platform. By integrating collaborative workflows, enterprise-grade governance, and perfWed, 17 Sep 2025 16:30:45 Z2025-09-17T16:30:45Z500795https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=500795LaunchedDatabasesHybrid + multicloudAzure Database for PostgreSQLFeatures[Launched] Generally Available: Confidential computing for Azure Database for PostgreSQL flexible server Announcing support for confidential computing in Azure Database for PostgreSQL flexible server. Azure Confidential Computing encrypts data in hardware-based trusted execution environments (TEEs), processing data only when the cloud environment has been veWed, 17 Sep 2025 15:45:39 Z2025-09-17T15:45:39Z501915https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=501915LaunchedPricing & OfferingsManagement[Launched] Generally Available: At-cost data transfer between Azure and an external endpointWe support customer choice, including the choice to transfer
your data between Azure and environments outside of Azure. Azure now offers at-cost data
transfer for customers and CSP partners in Europe transferring data
via the internet between Azure to anoTue, 16 Sep 2025 21:30:32 Z2025-09-16T21:30:32Z500294https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=500294RetirementsRetirement: Azure Kubernetes Service on VMware will be retired on March 16, 2026 - Replace with Azure Kubernetes Service on Azure Local Azure Kubernetes Service on VMware (preview) will be retired on March 16, 2026. Please transition to a supported Azure Kubernetes Service on Azure Local by that date if needed. We encourage you to transition to Azure Kubernetes Service on Azure Local befoTue, 16 Sep 2025 19:45:51 Z2025-09-16T19:45:51Z503421https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=503421LaunchedComputeStorageCloud ServicesStorage AccountsFeatures[Launched] Generally Available: Azure File Sync in Poland Central and Spain CentralAzure File Sync enables seamless tiering of data from on-premises Windows Servers to Azure Files for hybrid use cases and simplified migration. It also enables you to leverage the performance, flexibility and compatibility of your on-premises File Server Tue, 16 Sep 2025 17:45:04 Z2025-09-16T17:45:04Z503129https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=503129In previewComputeLinux Virtual MachinesVirtual MachinesWindows Virtual MachinesServices[In preview] Public Preview: Azure HBv5-series VMsAzure HBv5-series VM are now available in Preview in the Azure South Central US region. HBv5 VMs are optimized for memory bandwidth-intensive HPC applications, such as computational fluid dynamics, automotive and aerospace simulations, weather modeling, eTue, 16 Sep 2025 17:45:04 Z2025-09-16T17:45:04Z503235https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=503235LaunchedComputeContainersAzure Kubernetes Service (AKS)Features[Launched] Generally Available: AKS Automatic Kubernetes is a game-changer for
modern apps, but it’s often slowed by operational complexity and a steep
learning curve. Many teams spend too much time managing clusters, tuning
infrastructure, and troubleshooting security or reliability risks when they’Tue, 16 Sep 2025 17:30:21 Z2025-09-16T17:30:21Z502853https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=502853LaunchedContainersComputeAzure Container StorageAzure Kubernetes Service (AKS)Features[Launched] Generally Available: Azure Container Storage v2.0.0 now with NVMe performance boost, open source, and no service feesAzure Container Storage (ACStor) v2.0.0 is now generally
available. This release delivers up to 7× higher IOPS and 4× lower latency on
local NVMe compared to v1.3.1, making Container Storage v2.0.0 the fastest
storage available for Azure Kubernetes ServicTue, 16 Sep 2025 14:30:41 Z2025-09-16T14:30:41Z502623https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=502623AI + machine learningAnalyticsAzure DatabricksRetirementsRetirement: Azure Databricks Standard tier will retire by October 2026We are announcing the retirement of Azure Databricks Standard Tier. Azure subscriptions will no longer support creation of Azure Databricks Standard Tier workspaces after April 1st, 2026. Starting October 1st, 2026, all Azure Databricks Standard tier woTue, 16 Sep 2025 00:15:32 Z2025-09-16T00:15:32Z494676https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=494676SecurityKey VaultRetirementsRetirement: hsmPlatform 1 Keys in Azure Key VaultAs part of our ongoing commitment
to improving security and performance, we will be retiring support for hsmPlatform
1 keys, effective September 15, 2028. To ensure the continued security and
functionality of your operations, we recommend transitioning toMon, 15 Sep 2025 21:30:04 Z2025-09-15T21:30:04Z503398https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=503398LaunchedNetworkingSecurityApplication GatewayServicesFeaturesManagementSecurity[Launched] Generally Available: Enabling dedicated connections to backends in Azure Application GatewayAzure Application Gateway V2 now supports enabling dedicated connections
from Application Gateway to backend server. By default, Application Gateway reuses the idle backend connections to
optimize the resource usage of TCP connections helping both the gatMon, 15 Sep 2025 16:45:57 Z2025-09-15T16:45:57Z503393https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=503393LaunchedNetworkingSecurityApplication GatewayServicesFeaturesManagement[Launched] Generally Available: Backend TLS validation controls in Azure Application GatewayAzure
Application Gateway V2 announces general availability of customer-controlled
backend TLS validations. When the HTTPS protocol is selected in the Backend
Settings of Azure Application Gateway, by default, it performs all validations
in the TLS handshMon, 15 Sep 2025 16:30:18 Z2025-09-15T16:30:18Z502014https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=502014LaunchedDatabasesAzure SQLFeatures[Launched] Generally Available: Azure SQL hub experience in Azure portal Choosing the right Azure SQL service can be challenging. To make this easier, you can now visit the Azure SQL hub, a new home for everything related to Azure SQL in the Azure portal. Whether you’re new to Azure SQL or an experienced user, the hub helps yoMon, 15 Sep 2025 16:30:18 Z2025-09-15T16:30:18Z500645https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=500645ComputeContainersAzure Kubernetes Service (AKS)RetirementsRetirement: Azure Linux 2.0 on AKS Azure Linux 2.0 on AKS will be retired on November 30, 2025, please transition to Azure
Linux 3.0 by that date. Azure Linux 2.0 has been replaced by the newer supported version Azure
Linux 3.0. We encourage you to transition to Azure Linux 3.0 prior to Mon, 15 Sep 2025 13:45:52 Z2025-09-15T13:45:52Z501891https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=501891LaunchedComputeMobileWebApp ServiceFeaturesPricing & Offerings[Launched] Generally Available: Bring Your Own License (BYOL) Support for JBoss EAP on Azure App ServiceAnnouncong that Azure App Service now supports Bring Your Own License (BYOL) for JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (EAP), enabling enterprise customers to deploy Java workloads with greater flexibility and cost efficiency.If you’ve evaluated Azure AppFri, 12 Sep 2025 14:30:17 Z2025-09-12T14:30:17Z501975https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=501975LaunchedDatabasesInternet of ThingsAzure Cosmos DBFeatures[Launched] Generally Available: Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB (vCore) same-region replica cluster You can now create a replica cluster of your Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB (vCore) in the same region where the primary cluster is hosted. This replica is continuously synchronized with the primary (read-write) cluster, ensuring data consistency. Same-regioFri, 12 Sep 2025 13:45:05 Z2025-09-12T13:45:05Z502633https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=502633LaunchedAI + machine learningAnalyticsAzure DatabricksFeatures[Launched] Generally Available: Azure Databricks automatic identity managementNow you can streamline identity lifecycle operations using Azure Databricks automatic identity management. With this new, generally available capability, you can automate user provisioning and deprovisioning through native integration with Microsoft EntraWed, 10 Sep 2025 21:30:10 Z2025-09-10T21:30:10Z502009https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=502009LaunchedDatabasesHybrid + multicloudAzure Database for PostgreSQLFeatures[Launched] Generally Available: Azure Database for PostgreSQL flexible server in Austria East and Chile Central Now you can deploy Azure Database for PostgreSQL flexible server in the Austria East and Chile Central regions. Learn more. Wed, 10 Sep 2025 21:30:10 Z2025-09-10T21:30:10Z501999https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=501999In previewDatabasesAzure Database for MySQLFeatures[In preview] Public Preview: Azure MySQL Self HealYou can now use self-healing tools to proactively resolve common server issues—without opening a support case. The new Self-Heal feature in Azure Database for MySQL – Flexible Server, is now available in Public Preview. Whether your server is unresponsiveWed, 10 Sep 2025 21:30:10 Z2025-09-10T21:30:10Z501994https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=501994LaunchedDatabasesAzure Database for MySQLFeatures[Launched] Generally Available: Azure MySQL Extended Support To help you manage your MySQL upgrade timelines with greater flexibility, we’re introducing Extended Support for Azure Database for MySQL – Flexible Server, starting in spring 2026. If your server is running on a MySQL version that has reached the end of Wed, 10 Sep 2025 21:30:10 Z2025-09-10T21:30:10Z501989https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=501989LaunchedDatabasesAzure Database for MySQLFeatures[Launched] Generally Available: Azure Database for MySQL 8.4 Announcing the general availability of Azure Database for MySQL – Flexible Server version 8.4. With this release, you can now create new MySQL 8.4 servers for your production workloads and benefit from the latest features, performance enhancements, and seWed, 10 Sep 2025 21:30:10 Z2025-09-10T21:30:10Z501980https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=501980LaunchedDatabasesInternet of ThingsAzure Cosmos DBFeatures[Launched] Generally Available: Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB (vCore) encryption with customer-managed key Data stored in your Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB (vCore) cluster is automatically and seamlessly encrypted with keys managed by Microsoft. Now, in addition to this service-managed key encryption (SMK), you have the option to add another layer of security bWed, 10 Sep 2025 21:30:10 Z2025-09-10T21:30:10Z503096https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=503096In previewStorageAzure FilesFeatures[In preview] Public Preview: File share centric management model (Microsoft.FileShares) for Azure FilesTo simplify the experience of creating and managing file shares in Azure, Azure Files now supports a file share-centric management model offered by the Microsoft.FileShares resource provider. With this update, file shares become top-level resources in AzuWed, 10 Sep 2025 19:30:42 Z2025-09-10T19:30:42Z503049https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=503049LaunchedServices[Launched] Generally Available: Azure D192 Sizes in the Azure Dsv6 and Ddsv6-series VM FamiliesAnnouncing the addition of the D192 size to the Azure Dsv6 and Ddsv6-series Virtual Machines families, powered by the 5th Generation Intel® Xeon® Platinum 8573C (Emerald Rapids) processor. Dsv6-series virtual machines use Azure managed disks only, while DWed, 10 Sep 2025 15:15:43 Z2025-09-10T15:15:43Z500175https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=500175In developmentComputeLinux Virtual MachinesWindows Virtual MachinesPricing & OfferingsServices[In development] Private Preview: Azure AMD-based Dasv7, Easv7, and Fasv7-series Virtual MachinesThe general purpose Dasv7 and Dalsv7, memory-optimized Easv7, and compute-optimized Fasv7, Falsv7, Famsv7 VMs, are now available in preview with and without local disk support. These VMs are now available in the East US 2, North Europe, and West US 3 regiTue, 09 Sep 2025 20:45:15 Z2025-09-09T20:45:15Z502561https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=502561LaunchedDevOpsManagement and governanceAzure MonitorFeaturesManagement[Launched] Generally Available: Multitenant Managed Logging in Container InsightsThe Multitenant Managed Logging feature in Container Insights is now generally available, offering customers who operate shared AKS clusters the ability to segregate container logs by team. This functionality enables teams to independently manage and acceTue, 09 Sep 2025 16:30:49 Z2025-09-09T16:30:49Z499860https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=499860Developer toolsDevOpsWebMicrosoft Playwright TestingRetirementsRetirement: Microsoft Playwright Testing (Preview) will be retired on March 8, 2026Last August, we
introduced Azure App
Testing, a unified testing service that brings together two powerful
testing capabilities—Azure Load Testing and Microsoft Playwright Testing—to
help developers and QA teams run large-scale functional and performance
tTue, 09 Sep 2025 11:15:09 Z2025-09-09T11:15:09Z500157https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=500157StorageAzure Disk StorageRetirementsRetirement: Operating System (OS) Disks on Standard HDD will be retired on 08 September 2028 As part of our ongoing commitment to improve customer experience, we continuously evaluate our product portfolio to ensure it meets the evolving needs of our customers. To better align with current usage patterns and future investments in disk performanceMon, 08 Sep 2025 21:00:36 Z2025-09-08T21:00:36Z502638https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=502638In previewAnalyticsAzure Data ExplorerMicrosoft FabricFeatures[In preview] Public Preview: Graph Query Language (GQL) in KQL graph semanticsWe’re adding Graph Query Language (GQL) support to KQL graph semantics, aligned with the ISO standard. This update allows you to run GQL queries on any Fabric Eventhouse or Azure Data Explorer, making it easier to work with graph data using an industry-stMon, 08 Sep 2025 12:00:02 Z2025-09-08T12:00:02Z500520https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=500520LaunchedContainersAzure Red Hat OpenShiftFeaturesSecurity[Launched] Generally Available: Azure Red Hat OpenShift Now Available in UAE Central and US Gov Texas Azure Red Hat OpenShift is now generally available in two new regions: UAE Central and US Gov Texas, bringing enterprise-grade managed OpenShift capabilities to customers in the Middle East and southwestern United States. These expansions provide local deFri, 05 Sep 2025 21:15:48 Z2025-09-05T21:15:48Z502607https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=502607LaunchedStorageAzure NetApp FilesFeatures[Launched] Generally Available: Azure NetApp Files migration assistantAzure NetApp Files migration assistant (with SnapMirror) provides efficient and cost-effective data migration leveraging ONTAP's built-in replication engine for seamless transition from on-premises or CVO/other cloud providers to Azure NetApp Files (ANF).Fri, 05 Sep 2025 16:45:57 Z2025-09-05T16:45:57Z501678https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=501678MediaNetworkingWebContent Delivery NetworkRetirementsRetirement: Azure CDN will be retired on December 1 2025 in ChinaAzure CDN will be retired on December 1,
2025 in China. We recognize that this change may affect your operations, and we
are committed to supporting you throughout the transition. Required action: To avoid
service disruption: Please migrate to Azure FrontFri, 05 Sep 2025 15:45:50 Z2025-09-05T15:45:50Z501970https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=501970In previewComputeContainersInternet of ThingsAzure FunctionsFeatures[In preview] Public Preview: Azure Functions support for Python 3.13 You can now
develop functions using Python 3.13 locally and deploy them to Azure Functions. Starting with
Python 3.13, Functions introduces runtime version control, a new opt-in
feature that lets you target specific versions of the Functions Python runtiFri, 05 Sep 2025 15:15:38 Z2025-09-05T15:15:38Z501896https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=501896In previewComputeMobileWebApp ServiceFeaturesServices[In preview] Public Preview: .NET 10 Preview Now Available on Azure App ServiceAnnouncing .NET 10 Preview is now available on Azure App Service for both Windows and Linux! Whether you’re building modern web apps with ASP.NET, experimenting with Blazor, or exploring the simplicity of Minimal APIs, you can now take advantage of the laFri, 05 Sep 2025 14:15:34 Z2025-09-05T14:15:34Z502583https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=502583LaunchedNetworkingVirtual NetworkFeatures[Launched] Generally Available: Multiple address prefixes for subnets in Azure Virtual NetworksSupport for multiple address
prefixes in a subnet is now generally available in Azure Virtual Networks. Azure Virtual Network subnets
supported only a single address prefix, which limited the scale out for certain
applications when the address space was eThu, 04 Sep 2025 21:00:07 Z2025-09-04T21:00:07Z499104https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=499104LaunchedComputeVirtual MachinesComplianceOperating SystemSecurityFeatures[Launched] Generally Available: Upgrade existing Azure Gen1 VMs to Gen2-Trusted launchAnnouncing general availability support to enable Trusted launch on existing Azure Gen1 VMs by upgrading the Gen1 VM to
Gen2-Trusted launch. This will help improve the foundational
security of existing Azure VMs. Trusted Launch VMs
provide foundational coThu, 04 Sep 2025 18:15:11 Z2025-09-04T18:15:11Z500765https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=500765LaunchedDatabasesAzure Database for MySQLFeatures[Launched] Generally Available: Near-zero-downtime maintenance in Azure Database for MySQL You can now take advantage of near-zero-downtime maintenance for Azure Database for MySQL – Flexible Server with high availability (HA) enabled. This capability is now generally available and is supported by our new HA architecture based on a dedicated AzThu, 04 Sep 2025 16:30:46 Z2025-09-04T16:30:46Z501844https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=501844LaunchedIntegrationInternet of ThingsLogic AppsFeatures[Launched] Generally Available: Azure Logic Apps Standard Automated Test Framework Announcing the general availability of the Azure Logic Apps Standard Automated Test Framework, enabling developers to build, test, and maintain enterprise-grade workflows with confidence. The framework allows teams to create unit tests for workflow definiWed, 03 Sep 2025 23:15:04 Z2025-09-03T23:15:04Z501839https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=501839LaunchedIntegrationInternet of ThingsLogic AppsFeatures[Launched] Generally Available: Custom Code support in Azure Logic Apps Standard with .NET 8 Announcing the general availability of Custom Code support in Azure Logic Apps Standard with .NET 8. This release enables developers to embed .NET 8 code directly in workflows, unlocking advanced logic scenarios, code reuse, and seamless integration with Wed, 03 Sep 2025 23:15:04 Z2025-09-03T23:15:04Z501834https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=501834LaunchedIntegrationInternet of ThingsLogic AppsFeatures[Launched] Generally Available: Business Process Tracking in Azure Logic Apps (Standard) Announcing the general availability of Business Process Tracking in Azure Logic Apps (Standard). This capability provides business stakeholders with timely insights by tracking key data properties throughout your workflows in production environments. WithWed, 03 Sep 2025 23:15:04 Z2025-09-03T23:15:04Z501829https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=501829LaunchedIntegrationInternet of ThingsMobileWebAPI ManagementFeatures[Launched] Generally Available: Gateway level metrics and native autoscaling for Azure API Management v2 tiers Announcing gateway-level metrics and native autoscaling for Azure API Management v2 tiers: Basic v2, Standard v2, and Premium v2. These updates give you deeper visibility into gateway performance and enable automatic scaling based on real-time usage. GateWed, 03 Sep 2025 23:15:04 Z2025-09-03T23:15:04Z501824https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=501824LaunchedIntegrationInternet of ThingsLogic AppsFeatures[Launched] Generally Available: Logic Apps Hybrid Deployment Model Announcing the general availability of the Logic Apps Hybrid Deployment Model, offering customers unprecedented flexibility and control over where their integration workloads run. You can now host Logic Apps on customer-managed infrastructure, including oWed, 03 Sep 2025 23:15:04 Z2025-09-03T23:15:04Z501819https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=501819In previewIntegrationInternet of ThingsLogic AppsFeatures[In preview] Public Preview: Organizational Templates in Azure Logic Apps Announcing the public preview of Organizational Templates in Azure Logic Apps. This feature empowers teams to author, share, and reuse automation patterns within their own organization, helping standardize integration practices at scale. Organizational TeWed, 03 Sep 2025 23:15:04 Z2025-09-03T23:15:04Z501814https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=501814In previewIntegrationInternet of ThingsLogic AppsFeatures[In preview] Public Preview: Confluent Kafka Connector in Azure Logic Apps (Standard) Announcing the public preview of the Confluent Kafka Connector in Azure Logic Apps (Standard). This new connector allows you to both send and receive messages between Logic Apps and Confluent Kafka. Confluent Kafka is a distributed streaming platform wideWed, 03 Sep 2025 23:15:04 Z2025-09-03T23:15:04Z501809https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=501809LaunchedIntegrationInternet of ThingsMobileWebAPI ManagementFeatures[Launched] Generally Available: Workspaces and workspace gateways in the Premium v2 tier of Azure API Management Announcing the general availability of workspaces and workspace gateways in the Premium v2 tier of Azure API Management. (Note: Premium v2 remains in preview at the time of this announcement.) Workspaces enable organizations to manage and govern APIs at sWed, 03 Sep 2025 23:15:04 Z2025-09-03T23:15:04Z501804https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=501804In previewIntegrationInternet of ThingsMobileWebAPI ManagementFeatures[In preview] Public Preview: Expanded support for the Model Context Protocol (MCP) in Azure API Management We’re announcing expanded support for the Model Context Protocol (MCP) in Azure API Management with two new capabilities: MCP in v2 SKUs and the ability to expose existing MCP-compliant servers. These updates make it easier to connect APIs and AI agents wWed, 03 Sep 2025 23:15:04 Z2025-09-03T23:15:04Z501799https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=501799LaunchedIntegrationInternet of ThingsLogic AppsFeatures[Launched] Generally Available: Enhanced Data Mapper Experience in Logic Apps (Standard) Introducing the redesigned Data Mapper UX in the Azure Logic Apps (Standard) extension for Visual Studio Code is now generally available. The new experience, which was in public preview, becomes the default for creating and editing maps. This release is aWed, 03 Sep 2025 23:15:04 Z2025-09-03T23:15:04Z502039https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=502039ComputeVirtual MachinesRetirementsServicesRetirement: Confidential VM SKUs DCesv5, DCedsv5, ECesv5, ECedsv5 SKUsMicrosoft is announcing the retirement of Confidential VM SKUs DCesv5, DCedsv5, ECesv5, ECedsv5 SKUs, which will be succeeded by the DCesv6 and ECesv6 SKUs. We recently announced the public preview of our next-generation Confidential VM sizes: DCesv6 andTue, 02 Sep 2025 18:45:30 Z2025-09-02T18:45:30Z501174https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=501174NetworkingSecurityAzure Front DoorRetirementsRetirement: Azure CDN – Migrate to Azure Front Door on December 1, 2025 Azure CDN which is currently provided in Microsoft Azure operated by 21Vianet (“Azure China”) will be retired on December 1, 2025. This change affects all customers currently using Azure CDN in China. Azure CDN is built on top of local CDN providers’ POPsTue, 02 Sep 2025 18:00:44 Z2025-09-02T18:00:44Z501953https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=501953LaunchedDeveloper toolsDevOpsAzure Load TestingFeatures[Launched] Generally Available: Playwright Workspaces in Azure App TestingPlaywright Workspaces capability in Azure App Testing is now generally available. Playwright Workspaces enables you to run end-to-end tests with high parallelization across multiple browsers and devices, to validate the functionality of your applications Tue, 02 Sep 2025 17:00:13 Z2025-09-02T17:00:13Z499411https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=499411LaunchedStorageAzure Disk StorageFeaturesPricing & Offerings[Launched] Generally Available: Azure Ultra Disk Price Reduction in UK SouthUltra Disks are the most performant block storage option for Azure virtual machines offering consistent low sub-millisecond latency, extremely high performance. This makes Ultra disk ideal for a broad spectrum of the most demanding enterprise production wTue, 02 Sep 2025 17:00:13 Z2025-09-02T17:00:13Z499406https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=499406LaunchedStorageAzure Disk StorageFeaturesPricing & Offerings[Launched] Generally Available: Azure Ultra Disk Price Reduction in Central USUltra Disks are the most performant block storage option for Azure virtual machines offering consistent low sub-millisecond latency, extremely high performance. This makes Ultra disk ideal for a broad spectrum of the most demanding enterprise production wTue, 02 Sep 2025 17:00:13 Z2025-09-02T17:00:13Z499401https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=499401LaunchedStorageAzure Disk StoragePricing & OfferingsFeatures[Launched] Generally Available: Azure Ultra Disk Price Reduction in West US 2Ultra Disks are the most performant block storage option for
Azure virtual machines offering consistent low sub-millisecond latency,
extremely high performance. This makes Ultra disk ideal for a broad spectrum of
the most demanding enterprise production wTue, 02 Sep 2025 17:00:13 Z2025-09-02T17:00:13Z500374https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=500374LaunchedComputeMobileWebApp ServiceFeaturesServicesPricing & Offerings[Launched] Generally Available: Azure App Service - New Premium v4 OfferingThe new Premium v4 offering provides faster processors, NVMe local storage, and memory-optimized options, running on the latest Azure hardware. Premium v4 is available for both Windows and Linux customers, and includes sizes starting from 1 vCPU and 4GB oMon, 01 Sep 2025 15:00:58 Z2025-09-01T15:00:58Z501200https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=501200LaunchedNetworkingSecurityAzure Front DoorServicesRegions & DatacentersPricing & Offerings[Launched] Generally Available: Azure Front Door Standard and Premium are now available in Azure China. Azure Front Door Standard and Premium are now
generally available in the Azure China regions (China North 3 and China East
3), operated by 21Vianet. With this release, customers in China can deliver
secure, reliable, and high-performance applications usinMon, 01 Sep 2025 10:00:54 Z2025-09-01T10:00:54Z500790https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=500790In previewDatabasesHybrid + multicloudAzure Database for PostgreSQLFeatures[In preview] Public Preview: Azure Database for PostgreSQL Entra ID group login using user credentials The public preview of Entra ID group login using user credentials, now available on newly provisioned servers. This anticipated feature simplifies user management and improves security within the Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server environments.Thu, 28 Aug 2025 14:45:15 Z2025-08-28T14:45:15Z500785https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=500785LaunchedDatabasesHybrid + multicloudAzure SQL DatabaseFeatures[Launched] Generally Available: Azure SQL updates for late-August 2025 In late August 2025, the following updates and enhancements were made to Azure SQL and SQL Server: Easily spin up local SQL Server containers. Now generally available, the local SQL Server container enables container creation in the MSSQL extension for VThu, 28 Aug 2025 14:45:15 Z2025-08-28T14:45:15Z500780https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=500780In previewDatabasesHybrid + multicloudAzure SQL DatabaseFeatures[In preview] Public Preview: Azure SQL updates for late-August 2025 In late August 2025, the following updates and enhancements were made to Azure SQL: Azure SQL Database now offers a replication lag metric, providing real-time visibility into the recovery point objective (RPO) when Geo-DR is enabled. Learn more. Wed, 27 Aug 2025 16:00:53 Z2025-08-27T16:00:53Z500770https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=500770LaunchedDatabasesMigrationAzure Database Migration ServiceFeatures[Launched] Generally Available: Schema migration is now available in Azure Database Migration Service (DMS) Announcing that Azure DMS now supports schema migration for Azure SQL Database—making your cloud migration journey smoother and more efficient than ever. With just a single checkbox, you can now migrate missing schema objects along with your data. This iWed, 27 Aug 2025 16:00:53 Z2025-08-27T16:00:53Z500755https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=500755In previewDatabasesInternet of ThingsAzure Cosmos DBFeatures[In preview] Public Preview: Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB (vCore)—add shards and rebalance data Now you can add physical shards as your Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB (vCore) clusters grow. Thanks to the elasticity of compute and storage configurations in Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB (vCore), a single physical shard (node) typically delivers the desiredWed, 27 Aug 2025 16:00:53 Z2025-08-27T16:00:53Z496287https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=496287LaunchedStorageAzure Blob StorageSecurity[Launched] Generally Available: Entra ID and RBAC support for GetAccountInfo and other supplemental APIs for Azure StorageTo align with security best practices, Entra ID and RBAC support is now generally available for the following APIs for Azure Storage: Get Account InformationGet Container ACLSet Container ACLGet Queue ACLSet Queue ACLGet Table ACLSet Table ACL To learn moTue, 26 Aug 2025 17:45:29 Z2025-08-26T17:45:29Z501323https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=501323In previewNetworkingSecurityApplication GatewayWeb Application FirewallFeaturesSecurity[In preview] Public Preview: Custom block response code and body for Application Gateway WAF Announcing the public preview of custom block response code and body for WAF integrated with Application Gateway.Azure WAF integrated with Application Gateway now supports customizable response status codes and bodies for blocked requests, enabling greateTue, 26 Aug 2025 17:00:18 Z2025-08-26T17:00:18Z500991https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=500991LaunchedNetworkingSecurityApplication GatewayServicesFeatures[Launched] Generally Available: CNI Overlay for Application Gateway for Containers and AGICAzure CNI Overlay with Application Gateway for Containers and AGIC is now generally available.Azure CNI Overlay enables AKS clusters to use pod IPs from a separate CIDR, conserving VNet IP space and simplifying multi-cluster deployments. Paired with AppliTue, 26 Aug 2025 16:00:15 Z2025-08-26T16:00:15Z500914https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=500914In previewStorageAzure NetApp FilesFeaturesServicesSDK and Tools[In preview] Public Preview: Azure NetApp Files short-term clones Azure NetApp Files short-term clones enable space-efficient, instant read/write access to data by creating temporary thin clones from existing volume snapshots, eliminating the need for full data copies and enabling capacity savings. Ideal for software deTue, 26 Aug 2025 16:00:15 Z2025-08-26T16:00:15Z500473https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=500473In previewComputeContainersInternet of ThingsAzure FunctionsFeatures[In preview] Public Preview: Roslyn Analyzer for Durable Functions in .NET isolated Durable
Functions running in the .NET isolated model now has support for the Roslyn
Analyzer, a real-time code analyzer that helps developers adhere to durable
orchestrations’ coding constraints. This analyzer is enabled by
default to analyze Durable FuncMon, 25 Aug 2025 16:00:39 Z2025-08-25T16:00:39Z500650https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=500650LaunchedFeaturesServices[Launched] Generally Available: Microsoft Azure now available from cloud region in AustriaMicrosoft announces
the opening of its cloud region in Austria to accelerate digital transformation
and AI innovation. The cloud region will enable companies and public
administration in Austria to store and process their data securely, in
compliance withMon, 25 Aug 2025 13:00:07 Z2025-08-25T13:00:07Z500438https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=500438LaunchedComputeContainersInternet of ThingsAzure FunctionsFeatures[Launched] Generally Available: Azure Functions support for Node.js 22Azure Functions support for Node.js 22 is now Generally Available. You
can now develop functions using Node.js 22 locally and deploy them to all Azure
Functions plans on Linux and Windows.Learn more. Fri, 22 Aug 2025 11:45:29 Z2025-08-22T11:45:29Z501233https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=501233LaunchedManagement and governanceMigrationAzure MigrateFeaturesManagement[Launched] Generally Available: Azure Migrate now supports migration to disks with Zone-Redundant Storage (ZRS) redundancy Azure
Migrate now supports migration to Zone-Redundant Storage (ZRS) disks. With
the introduction of this new feature in Azure Migrate, you can now select ZRS
as the redundancy option during server migration. This automatically
provisions a disk with ZRSFri, 22 Aug 2025 11:00:33 Z2025-08-22T11:00:33Z501017https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=501017LaunchedNetworkingSecurityApplication GatewayFeatures[Launched] Generally Available: Application Gateway upgrades with no performance impactAzure Application
Gateway now performs upgrades without any degradation in performance. During an
upgrade, it automatically provisions new gateway instances to maintain the same
pre-upgrade capacity. This ensures:
No impact on performance
Full trafficThu, 21 Aug 2025 17:00:04 Z2025-08-21T17:00:04Z500879https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=500879LaunchedDevOpsManagement and governanceAzure MonitorFeatures[Launched] Generally, Available: Search Job in Log Analytics - Now Supporting Up to 100 Million ResultsSearch Job lets you run asynchronous queries across all your workspace data, including long-term retention, and delivers results in new Analytics tables for further exploration.We’re excited to announce that the maximum number of records returned by a SeaThu, 21 Aug 2025 16:45:10 Z2025-08-21T16:45:10Z500760https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=500760LaunchedStorageAzure NetApp FilesFeaturesSDK and ToolsRegions & DatacentersServices[Launched] Generally Available: Azure NetApp Files file access logsAzure NetApp Files file access logs feature is now generally available, delivering enterprise-grade visibility into file-level operations across SMB, NFSv4.1, and dual-protocol volumes. This feature empowers organizations to enhance their security postureThu, 21 Aug 2025 16:30:27 Z2025-08-21T16:30:27Z500369https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=500369LaunchedComputeContainersInternet of ThingsAzure FunctionsFeatures[Launched] Generally Available: Azure Functions Flex Consumption plan now supports 512 MB instance size and diagnostic settingsAzure
Functions now allows you to choose 512 MB in addition to 2048 MB and 4096 MB as
the memory instance size for your Flex Consumption apps. This enables you to further cost optimize
your apps that require less
resources,
and allows your apps to scale oThu, 21 Aug 2025 15:30:02 Z2025-08-21T15:30:02Z500996https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=500996In previewNetworkingSecurityComputeContainersAzure BastionAzure Kubernetes Service (AKS)SecurityFeatures[In preview] Public Preview: Azure Bastion now supports connectivity to private AKS clusters via tunnelingWith this release, you can now establish a secure tunnel from your local machine—via Azure Bastion—directly to your AKS API server using your standard Kubernetes tooling. This enables seamless access to both private clusters and public clusters with API sWed, 20 Aug 2025 17:45:19 Z2025-08-20T17:45:19Z500712https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=500712In previewStorageAzure NetApp FilesFeatures[In preview] Public Preview: Azure NetApp Files Flexible service level now supports cool accessFlexible service level in Azure NetApp Files allows customers to
independently configure storage capacity and throughput, making it ideal for
workloads with unique performance and sizing requirements—such as high-capacity
volumes with low throughput or loWed, 20 Aug 2025 17:30:35 Z2025-08-20T17:30:35Z489745https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=489745In previewComputeVirtual MachinesFeaturesServicesSecurity[In preview] Private Preview: DCesv6 and ECesv6 series confidential VMs with Intel® TDXThe DCesv6
and ECesv6 series are Azure’s next generation of Confidential Virtual Machines
powered by the 5th Gen Intel® Xeon® processors (code-named Emerald Rapids) with
Intel® Trust Domain Extensions (Intel® TDX). This will help to enable organizations
tWed, 20 Aug 2025 16:45:09 Z2025-08-20T16:45:09Z498754https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=498754Hybrid + multicloudSecurityMicrosoft SentinelRetirementsRetirement: Microsoft Sentinel Deprecation in Microsoft Azure operated by 21Vianet AnnouncementWe continuously assess our services to uphold the high standards of protection and reliability for our customers.
After a thorough evaluation, we have determined that due to increasing infrastructure and
operational complexity, it is no longer feasible toWed, 20 Aug 2025 16:30:32 Z2025-08-20T16:30:32Z498749https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=498749Hybrid + multicloudSecurityMicrosoft Defender for CloudRetirementsRetirement: Microsoft Defender for Cloud Deprecation in Microsoft Azure Operated by 21Vianet AnnouncementWe continuously assess our services to uphold the high standards of protection and reliability for our customers.
After a thorough evaluation, we have determined that due to increasing infrastructure and operational
complexity, it is no longer feasible toWed, 20 Aug 2025 16:30:32 Z2025-08-20T16:30:32Z500630https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=500630LaunchedStorageArchive StorageAzure Blob StorageStorage AccountsFeaturesServices[Launched] Generally Available: Azure Blob Storage Archive Tier Now in Malaysia WestThe Archive access tier for Azure Blob Storage is now generally available in the Malaysia West region.With this regional expansion, customers in Malaysia can now store infrequently accessed data in the cost-effective Archive tier, while meeting data residMon, 18 Aug 2025 15:00:19 Z2025-08-18T15:00:19Z500695https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=500695LaunchedStorageAzure FilesFeaturesPricing & Offerings[Launched] Generally Available: Azure Files provisioned v2 billing model for SSD (premium)Azure Files
now supports the provisioned v2 billing model on the SSD (premium) media tier. Provisioned
v2 enables independent provisioning of storage, IOPS, and throughput, allowing
you to create a file share that meets your exact storage and performance
Fri, 15 Aug 2025 16:30:50 Z2025-08-15T16:30:50Z500583https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=500583LaunchedAI + machine learningAnalyticsAzure DatabricksFeatures[Launched] Generally Available: Azure Databricks connector for Microsoft Power PlatformAzure Databricks connector for Power Platform is now generally available. You can easily connect Azure Databricks with Microsoft Power Apps in several new ways. The new connector enables you to: Support real-time data access without the need for data copThu, 14 Aug 2025 16:00:43 Z2025-08-14T16:00:43Z499753https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=499753In previewDatabasesAzure Managed Instance for Apache CassandraFeatures[In preview] Public Preview: Azure Managed Instance for Apache Cassandra v5.0You can now use Cassandra 5.0 in Azure Managed Instance for Apache Cassandra, available in public preview. This release gives you access to the latest Cassandra features—like better performance and new indexing—without the hassle of managing infrastructurWed, 13 Aug 2025 16:00:27 Z2025-08-13T16:00:27Z499679https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=499679LaunchedDatabasesHybrid + multicloudAzure Database for PostgreSQLFeatures[Launched] Generally Available: Azure Database for PostgreSQL flexible server in Malaysia WestNow you can deploy Azure Database for PostgreSQL flexible server in the Malaysia West Azure region. Learn more. Wed, 13 Aug 2025 16:00:27 Z2025-08-13T16:00:27Z499670https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=499670In previewDatabasesInternet of ThingsAzure Cosmos DBFeatures[In preview] Public Preview: Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB (vCore) encryption with customer-managed keyData stored in your Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB (vCore) cluster is automatically and seamlessly encrypted with keys managed by Microsoft. Now, in addition to this service-managed key encryption (SMK), you have the option to add another layer of security bWed, 13 Aug 2025 16:00:27 Z2025-08-13T16:00:27Z500198https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=500198LaunchedManagement and governanceAutomationManagement[Launched] Generally Available: Deployment resumption - Azure Automation revised Service and Subscription limitsAfter a brief hiatus, Azure Automation is resuming deployments of the revised Service and Subscription limits from August 11, 2025. This update will ensure fair distribution of cloud resources across all customers and further improve reliability and perfoWed, 13 Aug 2025 12:15:34 Z2025-08-13T12:15:34Z499776https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=499776In previewDevOpsManagement and governanceAzure MonitorAzure Service HealthFeatures[In preview] Public Preview: Announcing Tenant-Level Service Health Alerts in Azure MonitorIntroducing Tenant-Level Service Health
Alerts - a new preview capability in Azure Monitor that enables customers to receive
proactive notifications about service health issues impacting their entire
tenant, not just individual subscriptions. With this feMon, 11 Aug 2025 20:00:08 Z2025-08-11T20:00:08Z500203https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=500203In previewDeveloper toolsDevOpsAzure Load TestingFeatures[In preview] Public Preview: Introducing Azure App Testing: Scalable End-to-end App ValidationAzure App Testing now enables developers and QA teams to run large-scale functional and performance tests to pinpoint issues in their applications, across frameworks like Playwright, JMeter, or Locust. It brings together two powerful testing capabilities—Mon, 11 Aug 2025 17:00:31 Z2025-08-11T17:00:31Z499998https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=499998LaunchedComputeMobileWebApp ServiceFeatures[Launched] Generally Available: App Service Inbound IPv6 SupportInbound IPv6 support on public multi-tenant App
Service is now generally available across all public Azure regions for
multi-tenant apps on all Basic, Standard, and Premium SKUs, Functions
Consumption, Functions Elastic Premium, and Logic Apps Standard. LMon, 11 Aug 2025 17:00:31 Z2025-08-11T17:00:31Z499748https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=499748LaunchedDatabasesHybrid + multicloudAzure Database for PostgreSQLFeatures[Launched] Generally Available: Upsert and Script Activity in Azure Data Factory and Azure Synapse Analytics for Azure Database for PostgreSQL Announcing the general availability of the Upsert method and Script activity support in Azure Data Factory and Azure Synapse Analytics when using Azure Database for PostgreSQL. This enhancement enables you to perform efficient, scalable, and declarative dMon, 11 Aug 2025 15:15:03 Z2025-08-11T15:15:03Z500225https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=500225LaunchedNetworkingSecurityApplication GatewaySecurityServicesFeatures[Launched] Generally Available: Private Application Gateway on Azure Application Gateway v2Application Gateway v2 is announcing general availability of Private Application Gateway, which is a collection of new capabilities to the Application Gateway v2 SKU to further enhance control over network exposure.The following capabilities are now generFri, 08 Aug 2025 17:00:36 Z2025-08-08T17:00:36Z499918https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=499918LaunchedComputeVirtual MachinesFeatures[Launched] Generally Available: Azure 128 & 192 vCPU sizes for the Esv6 and Edsv6 series VMsThese new VM sizes offer up to 192 vCPUs and 1832 GiB of RAM, making them ideal for enterprise-scale applications such as in-memory analytics, large relational databases, and in-memory cache workloads. With Intel® Total Memory Encryption (Intel TME) and NThu, 07 Aug 2025 16:00:43 Z2025-08-07T16:00:43Z499945https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=499945LaunchedMigrationStorageAzure Data BoxFeatures[Launched] Generally Available: Azure Data Box Next Gen is now generally available in additional regionsAzure Data Box Next Gen is now Generally Available in NEW regions including Australia, Japan, Singapore, Brazil, Hong Kong, UAE, Switzerland and Norway.With these new additions, we now have Both - Azure Data box 120TB and 525 TB generally available (GA) iWed, 06 Aug 2025 16:00:45 Z2025-08-06T16:00:45Z499143https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=499143In previewStorageStorage AccountsFeaturesManagementServices[In preview] Public Preview: Azure Storage DiscoveryAzure Storage Discovery provides enterprise-wide visibility into your Azure Storage data estate. Insights that weren’t available before are now at your fingertips. Deeply analyze used capacity and activity, optimize costs, enhance security, and drive operWed, 06 Aug 2025 15:00:18 Z2025-08-06T15:00:18Z499377https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=499377In developmentComputeContainersAzure Kubernetes Service (AKS)Features[In development] Private Preview: Agentic experience for AKS in the Azure CLIThe Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
team is introducing a new agentic AI-powered CLI experience through
the “az aks agent” command. This feature brings the
intelligence of agentic reasoning directly into the Azure CLI, enabling
developers and operators to Wed, 06 Aug 2025 03:30:15 Z2025-08-06T03:30:15Z499371https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=499371In previewComputeContainersAzure Kubernetes Service (AKS)Features[In preview] Public Preview: Managed Namespaces in AKSManaged namespaces for AKS allows users
to get a list of namespaces they have access to across a subscription, resource
group, and cluster, and then retrieve credentials that will give them the
ability to deploy to those namespaces. Users can configure maWed, 06 Aug 2025 03:30:15 Z2025-08-06T03:30:15Z499366https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=499366LaunchedComputeContainersAzure Kubernetes Service (AKS)Features[Launched] Generally Available: AKS Security DashboardThe AKS Security Dashboard provides a
centralized view of security posture and runtime threat protection
for your AKS cluster within the Azure Portal. It highlights software
vulnerabilities, critical security issues, compliance gaps, and
active threats, hWed, 06 Aug 2025 03:30:15 Z2025-08-06T03:30:15Z499361https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=499361In previewComputeContainersAzure Kubernetes Service (AKS)Features[In preview] Public Preview: Azure Virtual Network Verifier for AKS (VNV) for AKSAzure Virtual Network Verifier for AKS,
now in public preview and available through the Azure Portal, is a tool which allows
you to detect and troubleshoot outbound connectivity issues in your AKS
cluster. You can use the Virtual Network Verifier featurWed, 06 Aug 2025 03:30:15 Z2025-08-06T03:30:15Z499356https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=499356In previewComputeContainersAzure Kubernetes Service (AKS)Features[In preview] Public Preview: Multiple Standard Load Balancers support in AKSAKS now supports multiple Standard Load
Balancers (SLBs) per cluster in public preview. This feature allows customers
to scale beyond the 300 inbound rule limit per node NIC and isolate traffic by
assigning different SLBs to different agent pools and workWed, 06 Aug 2025 03:30:15 Z2025-08-06T03:30:15Z499351https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=499351LaunchedComputeContainersAzure Kubernetes Service (AKS)Features[Launched] Generally Available: Static egress gateway public prefix support in AKS Static egress gateway public prefix
support in AKS is now generally available. This feature allows AKS customers to
create a dedicated gateway node pool that routes outbound traffic from
annotated pods through a static public IP prefix (/28 to /31). It enWed, 06 Aug 2025 03:30:15 Z2025-08-06T03:30:15Z499346https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=499346In previewDevOpsManagement and governanceAzure MonitorFeatures[In preview] Public Preview: Increase ingestion quota for Azure Managed Prometheus with an ARM API Azure Monitor workspaces have
default limits and quotas for ingestion. Customers can now request for an
increase in quota for ingestion of Managed Prometheus metrics into Azure
Monitor Workspace using an Azure Resource Manager API. The API supports requesWed, 06 Aug 2025 03:30:15 Z2025-08-06T03:30:15Z499341https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=499341In previewComputeContainersAzure Kubernetes Service (AKS)Features[In preview] Public Preview: LocalDNS for AKSLocalDNS
for Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) is now available in public preview.With LocalDNS,
a DNS proxy is deployed on each node, which enables faster, more reliable DNS
resolution. It removes DNS bottlenecks in large clusters, lowers query latency
via Wed, 06 Aug 2025 03:30:15 Z2025-08-06T03:30:15Z499335https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=499335In previewComputeContainersAzure Kubernetes Service (AKS)Features[In preview] Public Preview : Azure Bastion integration with AKSAzure
Bastion integration for AKS is now available in public preview. This
integration enables continuous secure access to private AKS clusters and also
applies to AKS public clusters with API server authorized IP ranges. This integration introduces a
seaWed, 06 Aug 2025 03:30:15 Z2025-08-06T03:30:15Z499326https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=499326In previewComputeContainersAzure Kubernetes Service (AKS)Features[In preview] Public Preview: AKS Model Context Protocol (MCP) serverModel Context Protocol (MCP) server for AKS is
now available as an open source release. This foundational component enables AI
agents to interact with AKS clusters and simplifies cluster management. AKS MCP server
offers a standardized interface to orcheWed, 06 Aug 2025 03:30:15 Z2025-08-06T03:30:15Z499313https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=499313LaunchedComputeContainersAzure Kubernetes Service (AKS)Features[Launched] Generally Available: Control Plane Improvements in AKSWe are making improvements to API server
resiliency per Kubernetes
Enhancement Proposal (KEP) 5116 – Streaming Encoding for LIST Responses. This enhancement
significantly reduces API server memory usage by approximately 10x during large
LIST calls to theWed, 06 Aug 2025 03:30:15 Z2025-08-06T03:30:15Z499308https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=499308In previewComputeContainersAzure Kubernetes Service (AKS)Features[In preview] Public Preview: Web Application Firewall on Application Gateway for Containers Application Gateway for Containers now
supports Web Application Firewall (WAF) policy in public preview. Using WAF’s
Default Ruleset, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) administrators and developers
can protect their workloads against malicious attacks and exWed, 06 Aug 2025 03:30:15 Z2025-08-06T03:30:15Z499299https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=499299LaunchedComputeContainersAzure Kubernetes Service (AKS)Features[Launched] Generally Available: Deployment safeguards in AKSMisconfigurations during
Kubernetes development can lead to bugs and deployment issues. Azure Kubernetes
Service (AKS) now offers generally available deployment safeguards to help
prevent these problems by enforcing Kubernetes best practices. These safeWed, 06 Aug 2025 03:30:15 Z2025-08-06T03:30:15Z499294https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=499294In previewComputeContainersAzure Kubernetes Service (AKS)Features[In preview] Public Preview: Encryption in Transit for Azure Files NFS shares in AKS Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) now supports Encryption in Transit
(EiT) for Azure Files NFS v4.1 volumes via the Azure File CSI driver. This builds on the recent General Availability (GA) of EiT for Azure
Files NFS shares in June, which introduced TLS 1.Wed, 06 Aug 2025 03:30:15 Z2025-08-06T03:30:15Z499289https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=499289LaunchedComputeContainersAzure Kubernetes Service (AKS)Features[Launched] Generally Available: Confidential VMs for Ubuntu 24.04 in AKS Confidential Virtual Machines (CVM) offer strong security
and confidentiality for tenants. Now generally available, CVM for Ubuntu 24.04
in AKS enables node pools with CVM to target the migration of highly sensitive
container workloads to AKS without any Wed, 06 Aug 2025 03:30:15 Z2025-08-06T03:30:15Z499284https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=499284In previewComputeContainersAzure Kubernetes Service (AKS)Features[In preview] Public Preview: Confidential VMs for Azure LinuxConfidential Virtual Machines (CVM) offer strong security
and confidentiality for tenants. CVM for Azure Linux in AKS is now in public
preview and enables node pools with CVM to target the migration of highly
sensitive container workloads to AKS without aWed, 06 Aug 2025 03:30:15 Z2025-08-06T03:30:15Z499279https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=499279In previewComputeContainersAzure Kubernetes Service (AKS)Features[In preview] Public Preview: Disable HTTP proxyThe HTTP proxy feature adds HTTP proxy support to AKS
clusters, exposing a straightforward interface that you can use to secure
AKS-required network traffic in proxy-dependent environments. With this
feature, both AKS nodes and pods are configured to use Wed, 06 Aug 2025 03:30:15 Z2025-08-06T03:30:15Z496002https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=496002LaunchedNetworkingAzure Private LinkComplianceManagementSecurityServices[Launched] Generally Available: Network security perimeterNetwork security perimeter allows
organizations to define a logical network isolation boundary for PaaS resources
(for example, Azure Storage account and SQL Database server) that are deployed
outside your organization’s virtual networks. It restricts pubTue, 05 Aug 2025 17:00:21 Z2025-08-05T17:00:21Z499782https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=499782In previewNetworkingAzure Virtual Network ManagerFeaturesManagementServicesRegions & DatacentersPricing & Offerings[In preview] Public Preview: Azure Virtual Network Manager mesh now supports 5,000 virtual networksAzure Virtual Network Manager mesh connectivity is
now in public preview, enabling you to group up to 5,000 virtual networks in
supported regions. A mesh topology creates bi‑directional connectivity between every virtual
network in a mesh connectivity conTue, 05 Aug 2025 16:00:50 Z2025-08-05T16:00:50Z499161https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=499161LaunchedNetworkingAzure DNSFeaturesComplianceSecurity[Launched] Generally Available: Azure DNS Public Zones DNS Security Extensions (DNSSEC) is now available in our US Gov and China regionsAnnouncing the general
availability of Domain Name System Security Extensions (DNSSEC) for
Azure DNS Public Zones in US Gov and China regions. With this
release you can now enable DNSSEC on all existing and new public DNS Zones
hosted on Azure DNS. This sMon, 04 Aug 2025 18:00:01 Z2025-08-04T18:00:01Z499799https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=499799LaunchedStorageAnalyticsAzure Blob StorageAzure Data Lake StorageAzure Storage ActionsStorage AccountsFeaturesServicesRegions & Datacenters[Launched] Generally Available: Azure Storage Actions is now in 22 more regions Azure Storage Actions is now available in several more Azure
regions, enabling expanded global access and greater data residency options.
This includes regions where the service was previously in preview. Additional regions where the service is now generaMon, 04 Aug 2025 16:00:40 Z2025-08-04T16:30:02Z498452https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=498452LaunchedStorageAzure FilesFeatures[Launched] Generally Available: Azure File Sync Arc ExtensionAzure File Sync Arc Extension is now generally available,
enabling seamless deployment and management of Azure File Sync on Arc-enabled
Windows Servers. This extension brings hybrid file sync capabilities to a
broader range of on-premises and multi-cloud Fri, 01 Aug 2025 18:45:04 Z2025-08-01T18:45:04Z499192https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=499192LaunchedManagement and governanceStorageAzure BackupComplianceFeaturesManagement[Launched] Generally Available: Agentless multi-disk crash consistent backup for Azure VMsAzure Backup support for agentless multi-disk crash consistent backups for Azure Virtual Machines is now Generally Available.Agentless multi-disk crash consistent backups for Azure VM allows you to take VM backups without installing additional software liFri, 01 Aug 2025 16:00:17 Z2025-08-01T16:00:17Z499214https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=499214SecurityAzure Dedicated HSMRetirementsServicesSecurityRetirement: Azure Dedicated HSMMicrosoft is announcing the planned
retirement of Azure Dedicated HSM, which will be succeeded by the Azure Cloud HSM service. Microsoft will provide full support for
all existing Azure Dedicated HSM customers until July 31, 2028. During this
support windFri, 01 Aug 2025 11:15:51 Z2025-08-01T11:15:51Z