Exploring the Cloud at Ignite
Microsoft Azure offers solutions for all sorts of cloud needs, and Ignite will give you the chance to learn new ways to launch and maintain cloud-based apps.
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Two Big Pictures for the Price of One at Ignite
Ignite offers tons of solutions and new ideas, and today we’re highlighting two terrific sessions that will show you exactly how Microsoft can help you at every step throughout the life of your applications.
New A10/A11 Azure Compute Sizes
Today, we’re announcing support for two new compute-intensive sizes: A10 and A11. These new instances are available immediately for both Virtual Machines and Cloud Services.
Sunny and Swarmy in Azure
Today, I’m excited to announce that we are joining Docker, Inc. in announcing the beta releases of Docker Machine and Docker Swarm on Azure and Docker Machine support on Hyper-V.
Microsoft Azure: The first cloud computing platform to conform to ISO/IEC 27018, the only international set of privacy controls in the cloud
Trust is ever important to customers leveraging the cloud, that’s why Microsoft is working to further this trust by adopting stringent privacy principles.
Automated Everything with SQL Server on IaaS VMs
Today, we are excited to announce support for automated backup and automated patching, available directly in the portal for SQL Server Azure Virtual Machines.
Largest VM in the Cloud
Today, we’re announcing the release of a new series of VM sizes for Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines called the G-series.
Docker CLI for Windows Clients
Today, I am happy to announce that you can now use a Docker client directly from your Windows machine to manage containers running on Linux hosts.
Multiple VM NICs and Network Virtual Appliances in Azure
At TechEd Europe 2014, we announced support for multiple Network Interface (NICs) in Azure VMs, along with several important partnership in bringing Network Virtual Appliances to Azure, notably Citrix Netscaler and Riverbed appliances.
Azure’s getting bigger, faster and more open
A few hours ago, Scott Guthrie and Satya Nadella talked about Microsoft’s strategy for cloud computing, announcing several important technology and partnership updates to Microsoft Azure.
New Windows Server containers and Azure support for Docker
Today, Microsoft and Docker Inc. are jointly announcing we are bringing the Windows Server ecosystem to the Docker community.
Accessing and Using Azure VM Unique ID
We have recently added support for Azure VM unique ID. No matter what your platform or applications requirements on Azure VM, you can now have access to an Azure VM unique identifier.