November 26, 2019
Multi-protocol access for Azure Data Lake Storage is now generally available.
Read moreTuesday, December 3, 2019
Since the general availability of Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS) Gen2 in February 2019, customers have been getting insights at cloud scale faster than ever before.
Monday, December 2, 2019
Over a million on-premises SQL Server databases have moved to Azure, representing a massive shift in where customers are collecting, storing, and analyzing their data.
Monday, December 2, 2019
Today we are excited to offer a new solution to bind Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and Application Gateway. The new solution provides an open source Application Gateway Ingress Controller for Kubernetes, which makes it possible for AKS customers to leverage Application Gateway to expose their cloud software to the Internet.
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
We are pleased to introduce the ability to export high-resolution keyframes from Azure Media Service’s Video Indexer.
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
One of the toughest IoT quandaries is figuring out how to bake IoT into existing hardware in a secure, cost-effective way. For many customers, scrapping existing hardware investments for new IoT-enabled devices (“greenfield” installations) isn’t feasible.
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
Microsoft and HPE have teamed up to validate the HPE Edgeline EL8000 Converged Edge system for Microsoft's Azure Stack HCI program. Designed specifically for space-constrained environments, the HPE Edgeline EL8000 Converged Edge system has a unique 17-inch depth form factor that fits into limited infrastructures too small for other x86 systems. The chassis has an 8.7-inch width which brings additional flexibility for deploying at the deep edge, whether it is in a telco environment, a mobile vehicle, or a manufacturing floor. This NEBs-compliant system delivers secure scalability.
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
Digital twins have moved from an exciting concept to reality.
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
We are taking a look at the preview of a maintenance control feature for platform updates on Azure Dedicated Host and Isolated virtual machines. Using this feature customers can take control of host updates for a period of 35-days in a rolling window. At public preview we are making CLI, PowerShell, APIs available. Portal will come later.
Monday, December 9, 2019
At the recent Microsoft Ignite 2019 conference, we introduced two new and related perspectives on the future and roadmap of edge computing.
Monday, December 9, 2019
Last month, we started sharing the DevOps journey at Microsoft through the stories of several teams at Microsoft and how they approach DevOps adoption.
Monday, December 9, 2019
Earlier this year, we announced the preview of Azure proximity placement groups to enable customers to achieve co-location of Azure Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) resources with low network latency.
Monday, December 9, 2019
We’re announcing the preview of Azure Spot Virtual Machines. Azure Spot Virtual Machines provide access to unused Azure compute capacity at deep discounts.
Thursday, December 5, 2019
Microsoft and Lenovo have teamed up to validate the Lenovo ThinkSystem SE350 for Microsoft's Azure Stack HCI program. The ThinkSystem SE350 was designed and built with the unique requirements of edge servers in mind. It is versatile enough to stretch the limitations of server locations, providing a variety of connectivity and security options and can be easily managed with Lenovo XClarity Controller. The ThinkSystem SE350 solution has a focus on smart connectivity, business security, and manageability for the harsh environment. To see all Lenovo servers validated for Azure Stack HCI, see the Azure Stack HCI catalog to learn more.
Thursday, February 15, 2018
We understand that the commitments we make about data are essential for any organization. To give customers more control, we’ve updated our Cognitive Services terms for customer data.
Monday, November 4, 2019
Today, businesses are forced to maintain two types of analytical systems, data warehouses and data lakes. Data warehouses provide critical insights on business health.
Monday, November 4, 2019
Today, we are announcing Azure Arc, a set of technologies that unlocks new hybrid scenarios for customers by bringing Azure services and management to any infrastructure. Azure Arc is available in preview starting today.
Monday, December 9, 2019
We’re announcing the preview of Azure Spot Virtual Machines. Azure Spot Virtual Machines provide access to unused Azure compute capacity at deep discounts.
Thursday, July 12, 2018
It’s incredible how much and how rapidly technology evolves. Microsoft’s server technology is no exception. We entered the 2008 release cycle with a shift from 32-bit to 64-bit computing, the early days of server virtualization and advanced analytics.
Thursday, November 7, 2019
On November fourth, we announced Azure Synapse Analytics, the next evolution of Azure SQL Data Warehouse. Azure Synapse is a limitless analytics service that brings together enterprise data warehousing and Big Data analytics.
Monday, December 9, 2019
Earlier this year, we announced the preview of Azure proximity placement groups to enable customers to achieve co-location of Azure Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) resources with low network latency.
Monday, September 10, 2018
Today we are announcing Azure DevOps. Working with our customers and developers around the world, it’s clear DevOps has become increasingly critical to a team’s success.
Wednesday, February 24, 2016
One of the great benefits of Azure VMs is the ability to change the size of your VM based on the needs for CPU, Network or disk performance. Learn how to change the size of a virtual machine using either Azure Classic Compute VMs or the newer Azure Resource Manager VMs.
Monday, December 2, 2019
November's an exciting month, as it brings Azure Cost Management to Cloud Solution Providers (CSP). Learn how you can transition to Azure plan and start managing cost in the Azure portal today! You'll also learn how to customize the title on your dashboard tiles, save up to 72% with new reservation offerings, and more.
Thursday, February 15, 2018
We understand that the commitments we make about data are essential for any organization. To give customers more control, we’ve updated our Cognitive Services terms for customer data.
Monday, November 4, 2019
Today, businesses are forced to maintain two types of analytical systems, data warehouses and data lakes. Data warehouses provide critical insights on business health.
Monday, December 9, 2019
We’re announcing the preview of Azure Spot Virtual Machines. Azure Spot Virtual Machines provide access to unused Azure compute capacity at deep discounts.
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
One of the toughest IoT quandaries is figuring out how to bake IoT into existing hardware in a secure, cost-effective way. For many customers, scrapping existing hardware investments for new IoT-enabled devices (“greenfield” installations) isn’t feasible.
Monday, November 4, 2019
Today, we are announcing Azure Arc, a set of technologies that unlocks new hybrid scenarios for customers by bringing Azure services and management to any infrastructure. Azure Arc is available in preview starting today.
Monday, December 9, 2019
Earlier this year, we announced the preview of Azure proximity placement groups to enable customers to achieve co-location of Azure Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) resources with low network latency.
Thursday, April 5, 2018
We are pleased to announce the general availability of application security groups (ASG) in all Azure regions. This feature provides security micro-segmentation for your virtual networks in Azure.
Thursday, November 7, 2019
On November fourth, we announced Azure Synapse Analytics, the next evolution of Azure SQL Data Warehouse. Azure Synapse is a limitless analytics service that brings together enterprise data warehousing and Big Data analytics.
Monday, December 9, 2019
At the recent Microsoft Ignite 2019 conference, we introduced two new and related perspectives on the future and roadmap of edge computing.
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
We are taking a look at the preview of a maintenance control feature for platform updates on Azure Dedicated Host and Isolated virtual machines. Using this feature customers can take control of host updates for a period of 35-days in a rolling window. At public preview we are making CLI, PowerShell, APIs available. Portal will come later.
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