Updates Archives
Monthly updates for April 2017
Azure Backup instant file recovery
Backup will introduce restore-as-a-service, so you'll be able to instantly restore files and folders from cloud-based recovery points.
Azure SQL Database—String and binary columns in clustered columnstore indexes
String and binary columns with unlimited size will be supported in clustered columnstore indexes in Azure SQL Database (premium tiers only).
Azure Container Service
Azure Container Service will be the fastest way to realize the benefits of running containers in production. It'll use customers’ preferred choice of open source technology, tools, and skills, combined with the confidence of solid support and a thriving community ecosystem.
Azure Service Fabric for Linux
Azure Service Fabric is a microservices application platform that helps developers build and manage cloud-scale applications.
Azure Active Directory Administrative Units
Administrative Units in Azure AD will enable large enterprises to sub-divide their directory and delegate administrative permissions across their complex organizations.
Azure Stack has started shipping
The first Azure Stack integrated systems have shipped. Dell EMC, HPE, and Lenovo have started shipping validated systems.
Azure Active Directory HR applications integration
Customers will soon be able to use Azure Active Directory’s (Azure AD) cloud-based service to orchestrate user provisioning from Workday to on-premises Active Directory, Azure AD, and more.
Azure Active Directory (AD) pass-through authentication
Pass-through authentication provided by Azure Active Directory will enable users to login to cloud resources by validating their password against their on-premises local Active Directory.
PingAccess for Azure Active Directory
Ping Identity and Microsoft announce the general availability (GA) of PingAccess for Azure Active Directory (AD) Application Proxy, extending secure remote access to more on-premises applications.
Azure SQL Database security threat detection
Azure SQL Database threat detection will provide a new layer of security by detecting suspicious activities that indicate potential security threats.
Azure SQL Database security updates
Azure SQL Database will introduce new security features in preview including Row-level Security, Dynamic Data Masking, and Transparent Data Encryption. Together, these will help customers further support organizational and industry compliance policies.
Web Log Analytics for Azure HDInsight
Azure HDInsight will soon include specific tasks—such as doing Web Log Analytics on Azure Website—in the query console.
Azure Billing Reader role and preview of Invoice API
You can use the built-in Billing Reader role to limit access to billing functionality. You can use the Invoice API, now in public preview, to programmatically download a subscription’s billing invoices.
Azure DevTest Labs: Use Azure CLI to create and manage lab VMs
The latest version of Azure CLI 2.0 includes commands for DevTest Labs users to create and manage lab VMs.
Release of Service Fabric SDK Preview 0.8.0.0 and Runtime Preview 5.5.0.2 for Linux
Azure Service Fabric has released updated versions of the Service Fabric SDK preview and runtime preview for Linux.
Release of Service Fabric SDK 2.5.216 and Runtime 5.5.216 for Windows
Azure Service Fabric has released updated versions of the Service Fabric SDK and runtime.
Service Fabric .NET SDK goes open source
The Service Fabric .NET SDK is now open source on GitHub. This includes Reliable Services, Reliable Actors, Service Remoting, and ASP.NET Core integration.
Azure Cosmos DB Data Explorer (preview) available in the Azure portal
Data Explorer provides a rich and unified developer experience for inserting, querying, and managing Azure Cosmos DB data within the Azure portal and the Emulator.
General availability: Dual network interfaces for all Azure VMs
Every virtual machine in Azure now supports at least two network interfaces.
New Azure Batch capabilities
Here's a summary of recent updates to Azure Batch.
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