Updates Archives
Monthly updates for November 2015
General availability: Azure Premium Storage in East US region
Azure Premium Storage is designed to support I/O intensive workloads, and it is available in the East US region.
Automation: View Runbook source
Azure Automation has added the ability for you to view runbooks in read-only mode.
General availability: Azure SQL Database geo-replication enhancements
Azure SQL Database geo-replication includes a set of powerful new features.
Compatibility level 130 for Azure SQL Database V12
On an Azure SQL Database V12 server, the maximum compatibility level for a database is 130. This same maximum applies on Microsoft SQL Server 2016 (currently at pre-release CTP3).
Better message handling for logic apps
The Logic Apps feature makes it easier to deal with different types of messages, including array payloads, URLs, and binary content.
General availability: Azure SQL Database Query Store
With Azure SQL Database Query Store, comprehensive historical data about queries, execution plans, and performance is now at your fingertips.
General availability: Azure Automation in China
Azure Automation is now available in Azure’s China cloud.
Central India region available for Azure Automation
Azure Automation is now available in Azure's Central India region.
Public preview: Azure SQL Database Threat Detection
Azure SQL Database Threat Detection detects anomalous database activities that could present potential security threats.
Azure Cosmos DB available in South Central US
Azure Cosmos DB is now available in the South Central US region.
Public preview: Always Encrypted for Azure SQL Database
Always Encrypted protects sensitive data that is stored in Azure SQL Database.
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