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September 2023

Sep 20

Generally available: Azure Monitor OpenTelemetry-based Distro for Node.js and Python

NOW AVAILABLE

Target availability: Q3 2023

Use OpenTelemetry-based instrumentation with vender-neutral APIs to power metrics, logs, and distributed traces in Azure Monitor application insights.

  • Azure Monitor
  • Application Insights
  • Open Source
  • Management
  • SDK and Tools
Sep 18

Authenticate Azure Monitor logs connector in Logic App with managed identity

NOW AVAILABLE

When you enable managed identity authentication in Logic App, and grant it permissions in Log Analytics workspace, or Application Insights component, you can query data without needing...

  • Azure Monitor
  • Log Analytics
  • Application Insights
  • Compliance
  • Security
  • Features
Sep 6

Build AI-assisted calling workflows with Azure AI Speech and Azure Communication Services

IN PREVIEW

Target availability: Q3 2023

Add speech capabilities into Azure Communication Services call automation workflows with Azure AI Speech.

  • Services
  • SDK and Tools

August 2023

Aug 16

Generally Available: Application Insights integration for the Azure Functions .NET worker

NOW AVAILABLE

Target availability: Q3 2023

.NET function apps using the isolated worker model can now better control how telemetry is emitted to Application Insights.

  • Azure Functions
  • SDK and Tools
  • Features

July 2023

Jul 5

Public preview: Azure Monitor application insights configurable Real User Monitoring for Java

IN PREVIEW

The new “browserSdkLoader” configuration in the Azure Monitor OpenTelemetry Java Distro makes it easier than ever to enable Real User Monitoring (RUM) in Application Insights.

  • Azure Monitor
  • Features

June 2023

Jun 13

GA: Application Insights Distributed tracing support for Java Function Apps

NOW AVAILABLE

Use the application map for a more complete view of end-to-end transactions to better diagnose issues and interactions

  • Azure Functions
  • Features

May 2023

May 23

Public Preview: Azure Cosmos DB SDKs OpenTelemetry and Application Insights integration

IN PREVIEW

Monitoring your applications is easier than ever with new support for OpenTelemetry and improved Application Insights integration.

  • Azure Cosmos DB
  • Microsoft Build
  • Features
May 23

Public Preview: Azure Log Alerts support for Azure Data Explorer

IN PREVIEW

Azure Monitor Log Alerts is expanding to support monitoring based on data that stored in Azure Data Explorer (ADX) tables, empowering customers to leverage ADX without compromising their service monitoring.

  • Azure Monitor
  • Azure Data Explorer
  • Microsoft Build
  • Management
  • Features
May 15

Transition to Azure AD to query data from Azure Monitor application insights by 31 March 2026

IN DEVELOPMENT

Target retirement date: March 31, 2026

API keys for querying data from Azure Monitor application insights will be retired on 31 March 2026

  • Retirements
May 15

Switch to Azure AD authentication for application insights by 30 September 2025

IN DEVELOPMENT

Target retirement date: September 30, 2025

API keys used to stream live metrics telemetry into application insights will be retired on 30 September 2025.

  • Retirements
May 15

General Availability : Azure Monitor for SAP solutions

NOW AVAILABLE

This is a GA launch announcement blog for Azure Monitor for SAP solutions.

  • Features
May 10

Public Preview: Azure Monitor OpenTelemetry Distro for ASP.NET Core, JavaScript (Node.js), Python

IN PREVIEW

Onboard to Azure Monitor Application Insights using standard, cloud-native APIs and SDKs with rich data collection capabilities and a first-class Azure experience.

  • ASP.NET Core SignalR
  • App Service
  • Azure Monitor
  • Open Source
  • Microsoft Build
  • Features

April 2023

Apr 27

New Azure Virtual Desktop features to answer our customers’ top needs

NOW AVAILABLE

New capabilities recently released that improve storage, enhance configuration, deliver exceptional endpoint security, and more.

  • Azure Virtual Desktop
  • Features
Apr 13

Use Stream Analytics to process exported data from Application Insights

NOW AVAILABLE

Target availability: Q2 2023

Use Stream Analytics to process exported data from Application Insights

  • Azure Stream Analytics
  • Features

March 2023

Mar 14

Public preview: Azure Cognitive Service for Vision Powers State-of-the-Art Computer Vision Development

IN PREVIEW

Extract robust insights from images and video content across multiple industry domains

  • Microsoft Build
  • Features
Mar 7

Generally available: App Insights Extension for Azure Virtual Machines and VM Scale Sets

NOW AVAILABLE

Application insights extension enables easy to use application monitoring for IIS-hosted .NET Framework and .NET Core applications running on Azure VMs and VM scale sets.

  • Azure Monitor
  • Features
Mar 1

New Azure for Operators products and partner programs released

IN PREVIEW

Azure for Operators announces the next wave of services to empower operators to modernize and monetize their 5G investments, enable enterprises with ubiquitous computing from cloud to edge.

  • Services

February 2023

Feb 1

General Availability: Microsoft Azure Load Testing is now Generally Available

NOW AVAILABLE

Azure Load Testing is now Generally Available. Get started with Azure Load Testing today.

  • Services

January 2023

Jan 5

General availability: Apache log4J2 sink to Azure Data Explorer

NOW AVAILABLE

Azure Data Explorer now supports ingestion of data from Apache Log4j 2.

  • Azure Data Explorer
  • Open Source
  • SDK and Tools
  • Features

December 2022

Dec 15

General availability: Feature enhancements to Azure Web Application Firewall (WAF)

NOW AVAILABLE

Azure’s WAF now supports multiple new features - SQLi and XSS detection queries, new built-in Azure policies, and increased exclusions limit with support for exclusions on bot manager rule set.

  • Web Application Firewall
  • Application Gateway
  • Azure Front Door
  • Security
  • Features

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