Updates Archives
Monthly updates for February 2018
In development: Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) on Azure Stack
Managed Kubernetes with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) on Azure Stack will make it even easier for Azure Stack users to manage and operate Kubernetes environments in the same ways as they do in Azure, without sacrificing portability.
Containers on Windows Server and Linux now available
We’re pleased to share that we're now supporting containers created by Azure Stack users for both Windows Server and Linux.
Templated Kubernetes deployments
Support for templated Kubernetes clusters is now in preview.
Azure Database Migration Service: February updates
February updates to Azure Database Migration Service include regional support for Southeast Asia and West India, provisioning in a specific resource group, auto-pause functionality, and improved guidance.
Azure Active Directory B2C—new features available
To help you improve the sign-in user experience and security for your users, we're announcing new features in preview and general availability.
Azure Search—Better performance and scale features
New paid Azure Search services subscriptions in select regions will be powered by machines with significantly higher performance.
Azure Cosmos DB Graph API
This latest release provides improved performance and reduced latency with the use of third-party Gremlin connectors, support for Python and PHP platforms, and a preview of a .NET library for performant bulk import operations.
General availability: Virtual Network Service Endpoints for Azure SQL Database
Virtual Network Service Endpoints for Azure SQL Database is generally available in all Azure regions.
Integration of Azure Backup into the VM creation experience
Azure Backup provides the capability to back up a virtual machine while you're creating the VM in the Azure portal.
Azure Automation supports .NET Framework 4.6 when running jobs within the service
The Azure Automation service has been upgraded to support PowerShell modules that have a dependency on .NET Framework 4.6 or lower running from the service.
Azure DevTest Labs: Hortonworks image available in your lab
When you're creating a VM in your lab, you can select a Hortonworks image.
OpenSSH now available in PowerShell in Cloud Shell
PowerShell in Cloud Shell now includes the native Win32 OpenSSH client available for Windows and Windows Server for secure remote login, remote file transfer, and public/private key pair management.
SQL Data Warehouse: ALTER DATABASE SCOPED CREDENTIAL command for rotating storage keys
The ALTER DATABASE SCOPED CREDENTIAL command is now supported for Azure SQL Data Warehouse.
Ansible now available in Bash in Cloud Shell
Ansible, an open-source product that automates cloud provisioning, configuration management, and application deployments, is now available to use in Bash in Cloud Shell.
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