Cross Region Restore (CRR) for Azure Virtual Machines using Azure Backup
Today marks the preview of Cross Region Restore (CRR) for Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines (VMs) support using Azure Backup.
Announcements
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Azure Container Registry: Mitigating data exfiltration with dedicated data endpoints
Azure Container Registry announces dedicated data-endpoints, enabling tightly scoped client firewall rules to specific registries, minimizing data exfiltration concerns.
Azure Files share snapshot management by Azure Backup is now generally available
Microsoft Azure Files offers fully managed file shares in the cloud that are accessible via the industry standard Server Message Block (SMB) protocol.
Azure + Red Hat: Expanding hybrid management and data services for easier innovation anywhere
For the past few years, Microsoft and Red Hat have co-developed hybrid solutions enabling customers to innovate both on-premises and in the cloud.
Announcing the general availability of Windows Server containers and private clusters for Azure Kubernetes Service
Announcing the general availability of Windows Server container support on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
DCsv2-series VM now generally available from Azure confidential computing
With the general availability of DCsv2-series virtual machines (VMs), we are ushering in the beginning of a new level of data protection in Azure.
Optimize cost and performance with Query Acceleration for Azure Data Lake Storage
Announcing the preview of Query Acceleration for Azure Data Lake Storage—a new capability of Azure Data Lake Storage, which improves both performance and cost.
Enhanced features in Azure Archive Storage now generally available
Since launching Azure Archive Storage, 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.
Announcing server-side encryption with customer-managed keys for Azure Managed Disks
Today, we are announcing the general availability for server-side encryption (SSE) with customer-managed keys (CMK) for Azure Managed Disks. Azure customers have benefited from server-side encryption with platform-managed keys for Managed Disks enabled by default.
New Azure RTOS collaborations with leaders in the semiconductor industry
Today, we’re announcing additional collaborations with industry leaders, which together represent the vast majority of the market for 32-bit MCUs.
General availability of new Azure disk sizes and bursting
Today marks the general availability of new Azure disk sizes, including 4, 8, and 16 GiB on both Premium & Standard SSDs, as well as bursting support on Azure Premium SSD Disks.
Microsoft partners with the industry to unlock new 5G scenarios with Azure Edge Zones
Today we’re announcing new, transformative advances we’re making to combine the power of Azure, 5G, carriers, and operators around the world to enable new scenarios for our developers, customers, and partners, with the preview of Azure Edge Zones.