Customer Provided Keys with Azure Storage Service Encryption
October 7, 2019
Azure storage offers several options to encrypt data at rest. With client-side encryption you can encrypt data prior to uploading it to Azure Storage.
Updates
Azure Cosmos DB recommendations keep you on the right track
September 30, 2019
The tech world is fast-paced, and cloud services like Azure Cosmos DB get frequent updates with new features, capabilities, and improvements.
Introducing cost-effective increment snapshots of Azure managed disks in preview
September 24, 2019
The preview of incremental snapshots of Azure managed disks is now available. Incremental snapshots are a cost-effective point-in-time backup of managed disks. Unlike current snapshots, which are billed for the full size, incremental snapshots are billed for the delta changes to disks since the last snapshot.
Hot patching SQL Server Engine in Azure SQL Database
September 23, 2019
In the world of cloud database services, few things are more important to customers than having uninterrupted access to their data. In industries like online gaming and financial services that experience high transaction rates, even the smallest interruptions can potentially impact the end-user’s experience.
Azure Files premium tier gets zone redundant storage
September 18, 2019
Today we'll be talking about the general availability of zone redundant storage (ZRS) for Azure Files premium tier. Azure Files premium tier with ZRS replication enables highly performant, highly available file services, that are built on solid-state drives (SSD).
Azure Cost Management updates – August 2019
September 3, 2019
Whether you're a new student, thriving startup, or the largest enterprise, you have financial constraints and you need to know what you're spending, where, and how to plan for the future. Nobody wants a surprise when it comes to the bill, and this is where Azure Cost Management comes in.
Plan migration of your Hyper-V servers using Azure Migrate Server Assessment
August 22, 2019
Azure Migrate focuses on streamlining your migration journey to Azure. We recently announced the evolution of Azure Migrate, which provides a streamlined, comprehensive portfolio of Microsoft and partner tools to meet migration needs, all in one place.
Azure Archive Storage expanded capabilities: faster, simpler, better
August 19, 2019
Since launching Azure Archive Storage in December 2017, we have seen unprecedented interest and innovative usage from a variety of industries. Archive Storage is built as a scalable service for cost effectively storing rarely accessed data for long periods of time.
Azure SDK August 2019 preview and a dive into consistency
August 13, 2019
The second previews of Azure SDKs which follow the latest Azure API Guidelines and Patterns are now available (.Net, Java, JavaScript, Python). These previews contain bug fixes, new features, and additional work towards guidelines adherence.
Six ways we’re making Azure reservations even more powerful
August 12, 2019
Azure reservations now available for Databricks and App Service. Auto-renew reservations and scope to resource group.