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Public Preview: New major version of durable Functions extension

Durable Functions extension v3.0.0 is currently in public preview. This new major version introduces major changes that benefit those using Azure Storage backend.

• Features

Public Preview: Distributed tracing v2 for durable Functions

Distributed tracing v2 for durable Functions is in public preview. This version supports all languages and storage backends and provides detailed spans.

• Azure Functions
• Features

General availability: Azure SQL updates for late-January 2024

Target availability: Q1 2024

General availability enhancements and updates released for Azure SQL in late-January 2024.

• Azure SQL Database
• Features

General availability: Azure Data Explorer adds new geospatial capabilities

Kusto now has three new geospatial functions: geo_polygon_to_h3cells(), geo_angle() and geo_azimuth(). These functions are designed to help you better understand and analyze your geospatial data.

• Azure Data Explorer
• Azure Monitor
• Features

General Availability: Azure Database for MySQL Import feature for Azure Database for MySQL Single to Flexible Server migrations

Target availability: Q1 2024

Easily migrate your Azure Database for MySQL – Single Server workloads to Azure Database for MySQL – Flexible Server with Azure Database for MySQL Import.

• Features

Azure Stream Analytics No-code Editor: new features and improvements in Jan 2024

Enhancements and new features have been introduced to the Stream Analytics no-code editor, accessible through both the Azure Event Hubs portal and the Azure Stream Analytics portal. These updates aim to deliver a more intuitive and user-friendly experience for users.

• Azure Stream Analytics
• Event Hubs
• Features