Updates Archives
Monthly updates for September 2020
Azure Synapse Link for Azure Cosmos DB: SQL serverless runtime support coming soon
Run analytical T-SQL queries and build near-real time Power BI dashboards over Azure Cosmos DB data.
Serverless offer for Azure Cosmos DB coming soon on all APIs
A new consumption-based offer that complements the existing range of provisioned throughput options is coming soon.
App Service introduces the new Pv3 SKU for Windows and Linux customers
App Service announces general availability of new Premiumv3 offering delivering increased performance and memory headroom for Windows and Linux customers, now with Reservations pricing and dev/test capabilities.
Enhanced management experience for Azure SQL Managed Instance
The new OPERATIONS API adds the ability to monitor management operations, see operation steps, and take dependent actions based on operation progress.
Transactionally consistent database copy for Azure SQL Database Hyperscale tier
Quickly and consistently copy a Hyperscale Azure SQL Database to make development and testing easier.
Migrate servers to Availability Zones with Azure Migrate
Azure Migrate: Server Migration now offers Availability Zones, a platform native capability.
Azure Stack Edge Pro with GPU now generally available
Run your workloads and get quick actionable insights right at the edge where data is created with Azure Stack Edge Pro, now available with the NVIDIA T4 GPU.
Azure Stack Edge Pro R now generally available
Azure Stack Edge Pro R with NVIDIA's T4 GPU and a ruggedized case is designed to operate in remote areas and runs powerful analytics at the edge for quick results.
New disk performance metrics in Azure Monitor
New metrics in Azure Monitor help users gain insights into performance bottlenecks caused by virtual machine or disk throttling.
App Service integration with GitHub Actions now generally available
Continuous Integration and Delivery capabilities from GitHub Actions are now generally available in App Service Deployment Center
App Service Environment v3 in development--will launch November 1
The new Isolated v2 SKU eliminates the per instance stamp fee and features an updated, multi-network App Service Environment.
FastTrack for Azure now supports Windows Virtual Desktop
FastTrack for Azure is a technical enablement program that helps customers with rapid and effective design and deployment of cloud solutions.
Azure Communication Services now available in public preview
Build engaging communication experiences with the same secure platform used by Microsoft Teams. Add video, voice, SMS, chat, and telephony capabilities into almost any web, mobile, or desktop application.
App Service announces the general availability of Windows Container support
You can now deploy production workloads in Windows Containers on Azure App Service and take advantage of the rich productivity gains of the platform.
Public preview: Stop/start functionality for Azure Database for MySQL
With the new database stop/start functionality, you can stop the database server when not in use (during non-business hours) and start it when it s back online.
Azure Private Link for Azure Cache for Redis now in preview
You can now use Azure Private Link to connect to an Azure Cache for Redis instance from your virtual network via a private endpoint.
Allocate shared costs with Azure Cost Management + Billing
Azure Cost Management + Billing cost allocation is now in public preview.
Azure Arc enabled PostgreSQL Hyperscale now in preview
Azure Arc enabled PostgreSQL Hyperscale provides elastic scale with a unified hybrid management experience with or without a direct connection to the cloud.
Confidential containers platform now supported on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
We are committed to enabling the industry to move from computing in the clear to computing confidentially with the public preview of confidential computing nodes on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) powered by Intel SGX DC SKU s.
Azure Hybrid Benefit -- Linux Preview
Azure Hybrid Benefit - Linux provides convenience and agility for customers who use Red Hat Enterprise Linux and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server with a valid subscription. Customers can use existing Linux subscriptions for easy cloud adoption without the need to reboot their production environment and enjoy the benefit of Bring-your-own-subscription.
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