Updates Archives
Monthly updates for March 2022
Public preview: Simplified compute node communication
Target availability: Q1 2022
Azure Batch offers simplified, efficient node communication within the Batch pool and Azure resources (storage, AppPackage storage accounts, output files, and other resources).
Public preview: Azure Arc integration with VMware vSphere and Azure VMware Solution
Manage the lifecycle and guest OS operations of VMware vSphere VMs through Azure Arc by connecting your VMware vCenter servers (on-premises or on Azure VMware Solution) to Azure.
Azure SQL—Public preview updates for late March 2022
Public preview enhancements and updates released for Azure SQL in late March 2022.
Public preview: Azure SQL Migration extension with Azure PowerShell and CLI support
Leverage Azure PowerShell module (Az.DataMigration) or Azure CLI commands (az datamigration) for recommendations and migrate SQL Server databases using Azure Database Migration Service with Azure SQL Migration extensions for ADS.
Public preview: Azure Cosmos DB partition key advisor notebook
The Azure Cosmos DB partition key advisor notebook helps recommend an optimal partition key based on information you provide about your workload traffic patterns and queries.
Public preview: Edge Device Image Builder
Edge Device Image Builder assists device builders and OEMs by providing a guided experience to build secure and customized Windows IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021 device images.
Public preview: Azure dedicated host support in AKS
You can now use Azure Dedicated Hosts with the Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Public preview: Node auto-drain for AKS
AKS now minimizes unexpected disruptions by handling maintenance events and offloading applications via auto-drain node feature.
Public preview: Azure Percept DK March (2203) software update
The Azure Percept March update includes fixes related to security.
Public preview: User-assigned managed identities in Stream Analytics
You can now use user-assigned managed identity to authenticate your Stream Analytics jobs to inputs and outputs without ever having to worry about credential management.
Public preview: Intelligent cache for Apache Spark in Azure Synapse
Target availability: Q1 2022
Accelerate Apache Spark in Azure Synapse execution speed using the new intelligent cache feature.
Public preview: Azure Container Registry on Azure Stack Hub
A public preview of Azure Container Registry on Azure Stack Hub is available starting with Azure Stack Hub update 2108.
Public preview: Azure Kubernetes Service on Azure Stack Hub
A public preview of Azure Kubernetes Service on Azure Stack Hub is available starting with Azure Stack Hub update 2108.
Update your Azure SDK libraries by 31 March 2023
Target retirement date: March 31, 2023
Support for Azure SDK libraries that do not conform to our current Azure SDK guidelines will be retired as of 31 March 2023.
Public preview: Azure Private Link support in Azure API Management
You can now integrate to clients in a virtual network privately, using Azure Private Link support in API Management.
Azure SQL—Public preview updates for mid-March 2022
Public preview enhancements and updates released for Azure SQL.
Public preview: Clustering Support for JBoss EAP on Azure App Service
Run highly available Java EE apps with Red Hat JBoss EAP on App Service with new clustering support.
Public preview: Azure SignalR Service Premium Tier
Enterprise-focused capabilities to provide resiliency and availability.
Public preview: Azure App Configuration soft delete capability
Soft deletion, recovery, and purge protection capabilities in standard tier.
Public preview: Protect Azure Static Web Apps environments with a password
You can now protect your Static Web Apps with a password.
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