Updates Archives
Monthly updates for March 2024
Azure IoT Edge supports Ubuntu Core Snaps
We are expanding the Azure IoT Edge supported platforms to include Ubuntu Core Snaps on IoT Edge as a Tier 1 supported operating system.
Now available: Free data transfer out to internet when leaving Azure
Learn how to qualify for free egress when moving your data out of Azure.
Public Preview: JVM memory fit in Azure Container Apps
Java apps are now attuned to the container environment and primed for better performance and reliability by default.
Public Preview: Managed Java components in Azure Container Apps
You can now leverage managed Java components in Azure Container apps for service registry and externalized application properties.
Public Preview: Tomcat support in Azure Container Apps
You can now deploy a Java application using a WAR file to Azure Container Apps.
Public Preview: Modernizing Azure Resource Manager Throttling
In 2024, Azure Resource Manager is introducing a revamped throttling experience for subscriptions, with increased limits and a token bucket algorithm for managing requests. This will enhance API management and improve productivity. The transition to the new architecture will be gradual, leading to a more efficient and dynamic throttling experience. For more information, consult the Azure Resource Manager documentation.
Public Preview: Azure SQL updates for mid-March 2024
Target availability: Q1 2024
Public preview enhancements and updates released for Azure SQL in mid-March 2024.
General Availability: Azure Defender for Microsoft Azure Database for PostgreSQL - Flexible Server
Target availability: Q1 2024
Defender for Cloud detects anomalous activities indicating unusual and potentially harmful attempts to access or exploit databases. When deployed, it provides another important security barrier.
General Availability: Private Link in Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB vCore
Target availability: Q1 2024
Private endpoint for Azure Cosmos DB via Azure Private Link is now available, enhancing security.
General Availability: Major version upgrade logs for Azure Database for PostgreSQL - Flexible Server
Target availability: Q1 2024
Major version upgrade logs for Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server now generally available.
General availability: Additional cache size for Azure Cache for Redis Enterprise
Target availability: Q1 2024
Utilize an additional Enterprise-tier cache size to optimize the price and performance of your Redis workload.
General availability: Microsoft Entra ID integration with Azure Cosmos DB for PostgreSQL
Target availability: Q1 2024
Now you can use Microsoft Entra ID authentication on Azure Cosmos DB for PostgreSQL clusters in addition or instead of the native Postgres authentication.
Announcing Try Azure Cosmos DB support in Vercel Integration
Target availability: Q1 2024
We're excited to announce Try Azure Cosmos DB support in our Azure Cosmos DB integration with Vercel.
WhatsApp Business Platform now available for applications built on Azure
Target availability: Q1 2024
Azure Communication Services Advanced Messaging is now generally available, enabling developers to send and receive messages from their applications through third party social messaging platforms, like the WhatsApp Business Platform. This latest messaging service helps businesses create intelligent B2C communication workflows to reach more customers at scale and deliver safe, reliable communications to customers worldwide.
Generally Available: Azure Chaos Studio supports new fault for Azure Event Hubs
Azure Chaos Studio supports new faults for Azure Event Hubs.
Azure API Center Updates
Target availability: Q1 2024
We are pleased to announce an update to the Azure API Center extension for Visual Studio Code, introducing new capabilities for API inventory and design. Additionally, we are unveiling a new API governance feature in API Center, enabling API linting and analysis based on customer-owned design guidelines.
Generally available: Azure Blob Storage Cold Tier in Poland Central, Qatar Central and Azure China
Azure Blob Storage Cold Tier in generally available in Poland Central, Qatar Central and Azure China.
General Availability: App Service Backup and Restore over Azure Virtual Network
Customers can now use custom backups, to back up their web app's files and configuration data to a firewall-protected storage account.
Generally available: Service Level Agreements on Azure Blob Storage Cold Tier
Azure Blob Storage Cold Tier has published Service Level Agreements.
General availability: Azure Virtual Network encryption now in additional regions
Azure Virtual Network encryption is a feature of Azure Virtual Networks. Virtual network encryption allows you to seamlessly encrypt and decrypt traffic between Azure Virtual Machines. Now available in additional regions.
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