Category: AI + Machine Learning, Category: Security • 6 min read
To help customers meet new AI quality and safety challenges, we’re announcing new tools now available or coming soon to Azure AI Studio for generative AI app developers.
Analytics, Azure Synapse Analytics
Published • 2 min read
With the increasing benefits of cloud-based data warehouses, there has been a surge in the number of customers migrating from their traditional on-premises data warehouses to the cloud.
Published • 6 min read
Microsoft simplifies path to certification for Azure developers; Developers: Get an intro to cloud storage options; Start the new year with the latest videos and podcasts on Azure topics; and so much more.
Published • 11 min read
Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) with customer managed keys for Managed Instance in preview, Virtual Network Service Endpoints for serverless messaging and big data GA, Microsoft open sources Trill to deliver insights on a trillion events a day, and much more.
Azure Sphere, Internet of Things
Published • 6 min read
Azure Sphere is an end-to-end solution containing three complementary components that provide a secured IoT platform. They include an Azure Sphere microcontroller unit (MCU), an operating system optimized for IoT scenarios that is managed by Microsoft, and a suite of secured, scalable online services.
Cloud Shell, How to, Management and Governance
Published • 3 min read
On December 18, 2018, the Azure PowerShell team released the first stable version of “Az,” a new cross-platform PowerShell module that will replace AzureRM. You can install this module by running “Install-Module Az” in an elevated PowerShell prompt.
Published • 3 min read
As 2018 comes to an end, I look at the technology landscape. I look at the kinds of hybrid scenarios our customers are developing. For example, we see Airbus transforming aerospace with Microsoft Azure Stack and I realize that this year has been amazing for developers that design, develop, and maintain cloud-based apps.
Analytics, Azure Data Explorer, Thought leadership
Published • 2 min read
Do you want to analyze vast amounts of data, create Power BI dashboards and reports to help you visualize your data, and share insights across your organization?
Published • 3 min read
We are excited to reveal a public preview of a new feature in Azure SQL Database, both in logical server and Managed Instance, called CLUSTERED COLUMNSTORE ONLINE INDEX build. This operation enables you to migrate your data stored in row-store format to the columnstore format and maintain your columnstore data structures with the minimal downtime on your workload.
Azure AI Services, Developer Tools, Mobile
Published • 2 min read
Whether you’re a developer ramping up on Azure or just getting familiar with a new piece of it, chances are you’re going to visit one of these three resources.
Azure Sphere, Digital Twins, Internet of Things
Published • 4 min read
As 2018 draws to a close, here’s a look back at the topics that drove the most interest and excitement here on our blog—and a window into what’s coming for this technology in the near future.