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Improved query replica synchronization in Azure Analysis Services is in preview
A new Azure Analysis Services setting (in preview) improves performance and consistency of query-replica synchronization in scale-out environments.
Azure App Service—SameSite cookie handling and .NET Framework 4.7.2 patch
As part of the January 2020 update to Azure App Service, .NET Framework patches that update how .NET framework apps handle the SameSite cookie property are being installed. The service is also deploying an App Service compatibility behavior that applies to all applications running on App Service for scenarios where a cookie has set the SameSite property to "None".
Azure Data Factory supports loading data into Azure Synapse Analytics using COPY statement
Azure Synapse Analytics introduced a new COPY statement (preview) which provides the most flexibility for high-throughput data ingestion.
Azure Data Factory copy activity supports resume from last failed run
Azure Data Factory copy activity now supports resume from last failed run when you copy files between file-based data stores to ease large volumes of data ingestion and migration.
Azure Data Factory supports copying data into SFTP
Azure Data Factory now supports SFTP as a sink and as a source. Use copy activity to copy data from any supported data store to your SFTP server located on-premises or in the cloud.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Bring-Your-Own-Subscription Gold Images now Generally Available in Azure
Target availability: Q1 2020
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) bring-your-own-subscription (BYOS) images, also referred to as RHEL Gold images, are now generally available in Azure with a simple automated sign-up process. This new automated sign-up process provides faster and simpler access to the gold images.
Azure Storage Blobs User Delegation SAS Tokens now Generally Available
Azure Storage Blobs allow the creation of pre-authorised URL’s through the use of SAS tokens. User Delegation SAS Tokens allow for the creation of SAS tokens using AAD identities and without required access to the storage account access key and are now generally available and supported for use with production workloads.
Azure Batch updates—December 2019
Learn about the new or enhanced Azure Batch capabilities that were updated in the second half of 2019.
Azure Active Directory B2C—Send customised emails using a custom policy
Target availability: Q1 2020
Use your own third-party email provider to send customised verification emails during sign up or password reset.
Log Analytics gateway in Azure Monitor update—December 2019
An updated version of the Log Analytics (OMS) gateway in Azure Monitor is now available.
The Azure Blockchain Workbench Solidity compiler has been upgraded to version 0.5.10
The Azure Blockchain Workbench 1.8.0 Solidity compiler has been upgraded to version 0.5.10.
Additional Regions Available for Azure Blockchain Workbench 1.8.0
In Azure Blockchain Workbench 1.8.0, additional regional deployment options of North Europe, West US 2 and Japan East are now available.
Azure HDInsight TLS 1.2 Enforcement
Target availability: Q1 2020
Starting on 30th June 2020, Azure HDInsight will enforce TLS 1.2 or later versions for all HTTPS connections. We recommend that you ensure that all your clients are ready to handle TLS 1.2 or later versions.
Private Link for Azure Database for MariaDB is now in preview
Azure Private Link support for Azure Database for MariaDB is now available in preview.
Private Link for Azure Database for MySQL is now in preview
Azure Private Link support for Azure Database for MySQL is now available in preview.
Private Link for Azure Database for PostgreSQL single server now in preview
Azure Private Link support for Azure Database for PostgreSQL Single server is now available in preview.
Azure Lab Services automatically installs GPU drivers with GPU machines
Azure Lab Services now automatically installs the necessary GPU drivers for you when you create a lab with GPU machines. You no longer have to figure out which GPU driver to use on your own.
Update servers and applications to TLS 1.2 by 13th March 2020
Update your servers and applications that communicate with Azure Container Registry to use transport layer security (TLS) 1.2 by 13th March 2020, to improve secure communication and to avoid any service interruptions.
Azure Lab Services—Multiple owners for lab and lab management
Azure Lab Services now enables multiple owners to manage a lab.
Azure Lab Services—Virtual machine shutdown for Windows users
Azure Lab Services added the ability to automatically shut down virtual machines when a users’ remote desktop (RDP) session is disconnected (Windows).
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