Introducing backup for Azure file shares
Today, we are excited to announce the public preview of backup for Azure file shares. Azure Files is a cloud-first file share solution with support for industry standard SMB protocol.
IT implementors
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Unlock Query Performance with SQL Data Warehouse using Graphical Execution Plans
The Graphical Execution Plan feature within SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) is now supported for SQL Data Warehouse (SQL DW)! With a click of a button, you can create a graphical representation of a distributed query plan for SQL DW.
Spring Security Azure AD: Wire up enterprise grade authentication and authorization
We are pleased to announce that Azure Active Directory is integrated with Spring Security to secure your Java web applications.
Last week in Azure: Azure SDK for Go GA, and more
Last week in Azure, the Azure SDK for GA became generally available, Microsoft Build registration opened, we announced Microsoft Startups with up to $120,000 in free Azure credits, and more.
Microsoft updates Cognitive Services terms
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.
ExpressRoute monitoring with Network Performance Monitor (NPM) is now generally available
We are excited to share the general availability of ExpressRoute monitoring with Network Performance Monitor (NPM).
Create tomorrow today with emerging tech at Microsoft Build
On May 7–9, brilliant developers and industry game-changers will meet at Microsoft Build in Seattle, Washington. Save the date to register tomorrow for your ringside seat.
Application consistent backup for Linux VMs using Azure Backup is generally available
We are excited to announce the general availability (GA) of application consistent backup of Linux VMs running in Azure using Azure Backup.
Last week in Azure: Living the serverless life, Kubernetes, and more
Last week in Azure included several serverless topics that included Azure Functions and IoT, while some of the key Azure shows served up container-based content for your consideration.
Azure Redis Cache geo-replication is now generally available
We are very happy to announce the general availability of geo-replication support for Azure Redis Cache. Redis Cache is Microsoft Azure’s Cache-as-a-Service offering, based on the popular open source Redis in-memory key-value store.
Microsoft Azure Data Lake Storage in Storage Explorer – public preview
Providing a rich GUI for Azure Data Lake Storage (ALDS) resources management has been a top customer for a long time, we are thrilled to announce the public preview for supporting Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS) in the Azure Storage Explorer (ASE).
First System Center Semi-Annual Channel release now available
I am excited to announce that System Center, version 1801 is now available.