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New Azure Batch capabilities available in preview
A number of new security-related features are now available in preview.
New Azure Batch capabilities
New job scheduling and security-related features are now available.
Azure Monitor for containers now support monitoring of Network configurations with Network Policy Manager (Preview)
For your AKS cluster network configurations using Network Policy Manager (NPM), Azure monitor for containers will start collecting NPM Prometheus metrics allowing you to visualize Network performance and Network configuration anomalies.
Action Required: Migrate to Data Science Virtual Machine Ubuntu 18.04
Target retirement date: April 01, 2021
End of Support for Data Science Virtual Machine for Ubuntu 16.04 on 1 April 2021.
Bing Search APIs will transition from Azure Cognitive Services to Azure Marketplace on 31 October 2023
Target retirement date: October 31, 2023
Continue to create new instances of Bing Search APIs under the Azure Marketplace.
Soft delete for Azure file shares is now generally available in all regions
Soft delete protects Azure file shares from accidental deletion. In January 2021, it will be enabled by default for all new storage accounts.
Azure Automation is now available in Switzerland North region
Create, monitor, deploy, and maintain resources in your Azure, on-premises, and third-party hybrid cloud environments using highly scalable and reliable process automation and state configuration engines.
Public Preview: Application Insight in Australia Central, Brazil Southeast and Norway East
Australia Central, Brazil Southeast, and Norway East are now in public preview for customers to start collecting telemetry and analyze their services for health using Application Insight.
Azure Sphere 20.10 Update 1 is now available for compatibility testing
Azure Sphere 20.10 Update 1 fixes some issues reported to us by customers using 20.10 Retail Eval for compatibility testing. The release of 20.10 Update 1 will not reset the retail evaluation period.
Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare is now generally available
Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare will make it easier for healthcare organizations to remain agile and focus on what they do best—delivering better experiences, insights, and care.
Public Preview: Azure Log Analytics in Brazil Southeast and Norway East
Brazil Southeast and Norway East are now in public preview for customers to start collecting telemetry and analyze their services for health and usage using Azure Log Analytics.
Public preview: Up to 10 read replicas for MySQL - Flexible Server
Azure Database for MySQL - Flexible Server enables read-heavy workloads to scale out and be balanced across replica servers according to preferences.
New region for MySQL - Single Server in Brazil Southeast
Preview support of Azure Database for MySQL - Single Server is now available in the Brazil Southeast region, adding additional flexibility in deploying solutions to help accelerate innovation.
We’re retiring Azure SQL DB Import-Export Direct Endpoints on 31 October 2023
Target retirement date: October 31, 2023
Start using Azure Resource Manager REST APIs.
Register Your Azure SQL Virtual Machines with SQL Server IaaS Agent extension today
By simply checking a box, you can automatically register all existing and future SQL Server VMs in your subscription to access features designed to enable cost savings and increase manageability.
Azure Database for PostgreSQL - Single Server now available in Brazil Southeast
The preview support in the Brazil Southeast region provides additional flexibility in deploying solutions to help accelerate innovation.
Public preview: Auditing of Microsoft support operations in Azure SQL DB and Azure SQL MI
The auditing of Microsoft support operations capability enables the audit of Microsoft support operations when accessing servers and/or databases during a support request to an audit logs destination. The use of this capability, along with auditing, enables more transparency into the workforce and allows for anomaly detection, trend visualization, and data loss prevention.
App Service Discount for Premium Plans
App Service Premium plan (Pv2 & Pv3) customers can now take advantage of Dev/Test subscription discounts
Generate a new function app from an OpenAPI specification
Create a function app from an Open API Definition using VS Code
General Availability: Azure Spot on Azure Kubernetes Service
Use Azure Spot with Azure Kubernetes Service to save on compute costs for workloads that can tolerate interruptions
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