Updates Archives
Monthly updates for October 2019
SQL Server Data Tools support for 1500 compatibility level
We are pleased to announce that SQL Server Data Tools (SSDT) for Analysis Services now supports tabular models with 1500 compatibility level.
New Canada Federal PBMM Azure Blueprint is now available
Azure built-in blueprints help you be compliant in an easier way by providing Microsoft vetted blueprints that you can apply easily on your subscriptions.
Azure Data Share—Support for sharing data from Azure SQL and SQL Data Warehouse
Azure Data Share service has added support for snapshot-based sharing from Azure SQL Database and SQL Data Warehouse. It's now possible to share both structured data (from Azure SQL and SQL DW) and unstructured data (from Azure Data Lake Store and Blob storage) with centralized management and governance.
Azure Media Indexer is being retired
Target retirement date: January 01, 2023
A year ago we announced the general availability of Azure Video Indexer, which is built on the capabilities of Azure Media Analytics, Azure Search, and Cognitive Services. This enables you to extract a rich set of machine learning insights based on multiple channels of your media files, all integrated together in one call and on a shared timeline.
Azure Application Insights is now available in the North Central US region
Azure Application Insights is now generally available in the North Central US region.
General availability: Azure Log Analytics in Switzerland North
Log Analytics, a feature of Azure Monitor, is now GA for customers to start collecting telemetry and analyze their services for health and usage in Switzerland North.
Azure Lab Services now adjusts quota per user
Azure Lab Services added a feature to adjust quota per user, enabling instructors to give additional hours to students as needed.
Azure Lab Services now has an updated UI experience
Azure Lab Services has an updated and improved UI experience.
Twelve Cognitive Services are available for free with an Azure free account
Twelve Cognitive Services are now available for free with an Azure free account. Give your apps, websites, and bots the ability to see, understand, and interpret people’s needs using natural methods of communication.
Azure Monitor Log Analytics—New capacity-based pricing option is now available
A new capacity reservations pricing model for Azure Monitor Log Analytics is now available. With this new model, you pay a fixed fee based on the capacity tier you select for data ingestion.
Azure DB for PostgreSQL: Hyperscale (Citus) cluster connectivity functionality is in preview
Support for ‘Allow Azure services and resources to access this server group’ functionality in Hyperscale (Citus) clusters is now preview.
Azure DB for PostgreSQL—Cluster scalability for Hyperscale (Citus) is now in preview
The first scalability feature for Hyperscale (Citus) is now available in preview. It’s now possible to add nodes to existing Hyperscale (Citus) clusters by using the Azure portal.
Private Link for Azure SQL Database and Data Warehouse is now in preview
Private Link enables you to connect to Azure SQL Database and Data Warehouse via a private endpoint.
Standard Load Balancers in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Bring your own IP addresses, IP prefixes, and scale out the number of IPs assigned to the SLB.
Managed identities integration in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) is now in preview
Create and use system-managed identities instead of service principals in AKS.
Recovery Services REST API—Switch to API version 2019-05-13 or above
If you’re directly accessing the backup protected items REST API (not involving Azure portal, PS, or CLI), please immediately switch to API version 2019-05-13 or above.
Azure DevOps—Assignment-based billing and other new features
In the latest update of Azure DevOps, we've added user assignment-based billing. With this feature, the number of Basic or Basic + Test Plan licenses will change as you add or remove users. This means that you’ll only pay for the licenses you’re using. We’ve also added a new setting that lets you choose whether new users get full Basic access or limited/free Stakeholder access. See the list of new features for more information.
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