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| 🚀 | [Launched] Generally Available: Latest PostgreSQL minor versions supported by Azure Database for PostgreSQL – Flexible Server | https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=503636 | PostgreSQL minor versions 17.6, 16.10, 15.14, 14.19, 13.22, and 18 Beta 3 are now supported by Azure Database for PostgreSQL – Flexible Server. These minor version […] | Tuesday | Azure Updates,Azure Database for PostgreSQL,Databases,Features,Hybrid + Multicloud,Launched |
| ℹ️ | Retirement: Azure Network Policy Manager (NPM) for Windows nodes on AKS to Be Retired by September 30, 2026 | https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=500273 | On September 30, 2026, we’ll end support for Azure Network Policy Manager (NPM) on Windows nodes in AKS. To ensure your setup continues to receive support, […] | Wednesday | Azure Updates,Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS),compute,containers,Retirements |
| 🚀 | [Launched] Generally Available: Azure Firewall Updates – IP Group limit increased to 600 per Firewall Policy | https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=511722 | Azure Firewall Policy now supports up to 600 IP Groups per policy, up from the previous limit of 200. This enhancement enables users to: Reduce rule […] | Wednesday | Azure Updates,Azure Firewall,Features,Launched,networking,security |
| 🚀 | [Launched] Generally Avaialbe: Azure NetApp Files short-term clones | https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=503836 | Azure NetApp Files short-term clones enable space-efficient, instant read/write access to data by creating temporary thin clones from existing volume snapshots, eliminating the need for full […] | Wednesday | Azure Updates,Features,Launched |
| 🚀 | Retirement: Legacy Authentication in Azure Monitor – Container Insights will be retired on September 30, 2026. | https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=500853 | Legacy Authentication in Azure Monitor – Container Insights will be retired on September 30, 2026. Legacy authentication has been replaced by the more secure Managed Identity […] | Wednesday | Azure Updates,Azure Monitor,devops,Management and Governance,Retirements |
| 🚀 | [Launched] Generally Available: AI toolchain operator add-on (KAITO) for AKS | https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=503263 | The AI toolchain operator add-on (KAITO) is now generally available on AKS, streamlining the deployment of AI inference and fine-tuning workflows using popular open-source frameworks. With […] | Wednesday | Azure Updates,Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS),compute,containers,Features,Launched |
| 🔍 | [In preview] Public Preview: Introducing Vaulted Backup for Azure Data Lake Storage | https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=508971 | Announcing the Public Preview of Vaulted Backup for Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS)!Azure Backup now supports vaulted protection for ADLS, delivering secure, off-site backups that ensure […] | Thursday | Azure Updates,Azure Backup,In preview,Management,Management and Governance,storage |
| ℹ️ | Retirement: Azure Cache for Redis is retiring on September 30, 2028 | https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=499577 | Azure Cache for Redis (Basic, Standard and Premium) will be retired on September 30, 2028 and we recommend you migrate your workloads to use Azure Managed […] | Thursday | Azure Updates,Azure Cache for Redis,Databases,Retirements |
| ℹ️ | Retirement: Azure Cache for Redis Enterprise is retiring on March 30, 2027 | https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=499606 | Azure Cache for Redis Enterprise and Enterprise Flash tiers is retiring on March 31, 2027 and we recommend you migrate your workloads to use Azure Managed […] | Thursday | Azure Updates,Azure Cache for Redis,Databases,Retirements |
| 🚀 | [Launched] Generally Available: Custom port support for Azure Database for MySQL – Flexible Server | https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=503627 | You can now configure a custom port (25001–26000) during server creation for both public and private access-enabled servers—enabling you to integrate more easily with existing applications […] | Friday | Azure Updates,Azure Database for MySQL,Databases,Features,Launched |
| 🚀 | [Launched] Generally Available: Azure Firewall updates – Customer provided public IP address support in secured hubs | https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=512875 | Azure Firewall in Virtual WAN secured hubs now supports the use of customer-provided public IP addresses. This capability enables organizations to bring their own public IP […] | Friday | Azure Updates,Azure Firewall,Azure Firewall Manager,Features,Launched,networking,security |
| 🚀 | [Launched] Generally Available: Firmware analysis enabled by Azure Arc | https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=512201 | Firmware analysis enabled by Azure Arc is now generally available. Firmware analysis brings deep visibility into the software that powers IoT/OT and network devices—systems that often […] | Friday | Azure Updates,azure-arc,Features,Hybrid + Multicloud,Launched |
| ℹ️ | Retirement: Azure AI Health Insights and related models | https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=502049 | As part of a strategic review of our AI portfolio, Azure AI Health Insights service and the Clinical Trials Matcher and Radiology Insights models will be […] | Friday | Azure Updates,Retirements |
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| Addressing Air Gap Requirements through Secure Azure Arc Onboarding | https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/azure-arc-blog/addressing-air-gap-requirements-through-secure-azure-arc/ba-p/4458748 | Overview Regulated sectors like finance, healthcare, and government face strict security requirements, including the need for air gap environments that isolate critical systems from external networks. […] | Tuesday | Tech Community |
| Stella Automotive AI and ZAPTEST offer transactable partner solutions in Azure Marketplace | https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/marketplace-blog/stella-automotive-ai-and-zaptest-offer-transactable-partner/ba-p/4431292 | Microsoft partners like Stella Automotive AI and ZAPTEST deliver transact-capable offers, which allow you to purchase directly from Azure Marketplace. Learn about these offers below: STELLA […] | Tuesday | Tech Community |
| Choosing the right Virtual Machine on Azure | https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-mechanics-blog/choosing-the-right-virtual-machine-on-azure/ba-p/4455507 | Find and know exactly what you’re provisioning by understanding the naming format to see CPU type, memory, storage, and features before deployment to match what your […] | Tuesday | Tech Community |
| Azure Cache for Redis Retirement: What to Know and How to Prepare | https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/azure-managed-redis/azure-cache-for-redis-retirement-what-to-know-and-how-to-prepare/ba-p/4458721 | Microsoft has announced the retirement of Azure Cache for Redis (Basic, Standard, Premium) and Azure Cache for Redis Enterprise/Enterprise Flash tiers. If you rely on these […] | Tuesday | Tech Community |
| Course Retirement Announcement: AZ-1006 | https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/ilt-communications-blog/course-retirement-announcement-az-1006/ba-p/4459463 | AZ-1006: Migrate and Modernize SAP in the Microsoft Cloud https://learn.microsoft.com/training/courses/az-1006 Credential: N/A Retirement date: November 28, 2025 Replacement Course: AZ-120T00: Planning and Deploying SAP on Azure This course […] | Tuesday | Tech Community |
| Azure Data Factory, SQL Managed Instance, and SSIS Implementation | https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/analytics-on-azure-blog/azure-data-factory-sql-managed-instance-and-ssis-implementation/ba-p/4459525 | Enabling the ADF Instance Create an Azure Data FactoryFollow the official Microsoft Learn guide to set up your ADF instance. Required RolesYou must have Contributor, Owner, […] | Tuesday | Tech Community |
| Secure Medallion Architecture Pattern on Azure Databricks (Part I) | https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/analytics-on-azure-blog/secure-medallion-architecture-pattern-on-azure-databricks-part-i/ba-p/4459268 | Disclaimer: The views in this article are my own and do not represent Microsoft or Databricks. This article is part of a series focused on deploying […] | Tuesday | Tech Community |
| FY26 Q1 update: Make the most of your certified software designation | https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/marketplace-blog/fy26-q1-update-make-the-most-of-your-certified-software/ba-p/4459367 | Key reminders for partners with current top tier benefits Now: Partners can start the process of attaining a certified software designation—which is required to access benefits like partner-reported Azure consumed revenue (PRACR) […] | Tuesday | Tech Community |
| Empower your migration decisions with negotiated agreements (EA/MCA) in Azure Migrate | https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/azure-migration-and/empower-your-migration-decisions-with-negotiated-agreements-ea/ba-p/4459425 | Cost plays the most important part in cloud migration accelerating the decisions. Organizations often hesitate because retail pricing doesn’t reflect their reality. That’s where Microsoft Customer […] | Tuesday | Tech Community |
| Introducing Cross Resource Metrics and Alerts Support for Azure Storage | https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/azure-storage-blog/introducing-cross-resource-metrics-and-alerts-support-for-azure/ba-p/4459193 | Aggregate and analyze storage metrics from multiple storage accounts in a single chart. We’re thrilled to announce a highly requested feature: Cross Resource Metrics and Alerts support for Azure […] | Tuesday | Tech Community |
| Firmware Analysis now Generally Available | https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/internet-of-things-blog/firmware-analysis-now-generally-available/ba-p/4458413 | Back in June, we announced the public preview of firmware analysis, a new capability available through Azure Arc to help organizations gain visibility into the security […] | Wednesday | Tech Community |
| Step-by-Step Guide: Integrating Microsoft Purview with Azure Databricks and Microsoft Fabric | https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-security-community/step-by-step-guide-integrating-microsoft-purview-with-azure/ba-p/4459549 | This article provides practical guidance on setup, cost considerations, and integration steps for Azure Databricks and Microsoft Fabric to help organizations plan for building a strong […] | Wednesday | Tech Community |
| Updated skilling requirements for SAP on Microsoft Azure specialization | https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/specialization-updates/updated-skilling-requirements-for-sap-on-microsoft-azure/ba-p/4459538 | To reflect growing momentum around RISE with SAP on Microsoft Azure, we have updated the skilling criteria for the SAP on Microsoft Azure specialization. This update gives you an additional pathway for meeting the skilling requirement. Review the updated requirements […] | Wednesday | Tech Community |
| Microsoft’s A-Grade Azure AI Stack: From Dissertation Prototype to Smart Campus Pilot | https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/educator-developer-blog/microsoft-s-a-grade-azure-ai-stack-from-dissertation-prototype/ba-p/4459620 | This post isn’t just about the Student Support Agent (SSA) I built, which earned me a Distinction. It’s about how Microsoft’s tools made it possible to […] | Wednesday | Tech Community |
| AMA: Azure AI Foundry Voice Live API: Build Smarter, Faster Voice Agents | https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-developer-community/ama-azure-ai-foundry-voice-live-api-build-smarter-faster-voice/ba-p/4460118 | Join us LIVE in the Azure AI Foundry Discord on the 14th October, 2025, 10am PT to learn more about Voice Live API Voice is no longer […] | Thursday | Tech Community |
| Strengthening Azure File Sync security with Managed Identities | https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/itops-talk-blog/strengthening-azure-file-sync-security-with-managed-identities/ba-p/4460143 | Hello Folks, As IT pros, we’re always looking for ways to reduce complexity and improve security in our infrastructure. One area that’s often overlooked is how […] | Thursday | Tech Community |
| How to Build Frontier AI Solutions with Azure AI Landing Zone | https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/azure-architecture-blog/how-to-build-frontier-ai-solutions-with-azure-ai-landing-zone/ba-p/4460199 | Introduction As organizations across industries race to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into their business processes and realize tangible value, one question consistently arises — where […] | Thursday | Tech Community |
| AI Career Navigator — Empowering Job Seekers with Azure OpenAI | https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/educator-developer-blog/ai-career-navigator-empowering-job-seekers-with-azure-openai/ba-p/4459774 | 🚀 The Idea — Turning Career Confusion into Clarity The idea came from a personal struggle. Like many students and early-career developers, I often found myself […] | Thursday | Tech Community |
| Cut migration costs with B-Series and Cobalt 100 VM support in Azure Migrate | https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/azure-migration-and/cut-migration-costs-with-b-series-and-cobalt-100-vm-support-in/ba-p/4460285 | Introduction Migrating to the cloud shouldn’t mean overspending. Many workloads — like dev/test environments, small databases, and low-traffic apps — don’t need constant CPU power. So […] | Thursday | Tech Community |
| Microsoft Partner Center account structure: Best practices for long-term success | https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/marketplace-blog/microsoft-partner-center-account-structure-best-practices-for/ba-p/4458463 | About the author: David Starr is the founder and CEO of Cumulus26, where focus is on accelerating customer’s Azure Marketplace journey from onboarding to business success. […] | Thursday | Tech Community |
| September 2025 Recap: Azure Database for PostgreSQL | https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/azure-database-for-postgresql/september-2025-recap-azure-database-for-postgresql/ba-p/4459848 | Hello Azure Community, We are back with another round of updates for Azure Database for PostgreSQL! September is packed with powerful enhancements, from the public preview […] | Thursday | Tech Community |
| September 2025 Recap: Azure Database for MySQL | https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/azure-database-for-mysql-blog/september-2025-recap-azure-database-for-mysql/ba-p/4459546 | Join us live on our YouTube channel on October 15, 2025 for an exclusive webinar where we’ll dive deeper into the latest Azure Database for MySQL […] | Friday | Tech Community |
| GPT-5 Model Family Now Powers Azure AI Foundry Agent Service | https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/azure-ai-foundry-blog/gpt-5-model-family-now-powers-azure-ai-foundry-agent-service/ba-p/4454860 | The GPT-5 family of models is now available in Azure AI Foundry Agent Service, bringing Azure OpenAI’s most advanced reasoning, multimodal, and coding intelligence into a […] | Friday | Tech Community |
| Do PTUs Save You Money? | https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/azure-ai-foundry-blog/do-ptus-save-you-money/ba-p/4460452 | When deploying large language models in Azure AI Foundry, does selecting PTUs (Provisioned Throughput Units) save you money? This is the kind of article that might […] | Friday | Tech Community |
| SAP Business Data Cloud Now Available on Microsoft Azure | https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/running-sap-applications-on-the/sap-business-data-cloud-now-available-on-microsoft-azure/ba-p/4460551 | We’re thrilled to announce that SAP Business Data Cloud (SAP BDC) including SAP Databricks is now available on Microsoft Azure marking a major milestone in our strategic […] | Friday | Tech Community |
| Announcing resource-scope query for Azure Monitor Workspaces | https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/azure-observability-blog/announcing-resource-scope-query-for-azure-monitor-workspaces/ba-p/4460567 | We’re excited to announce the public preview of resource-scope query for Azure Monitor Workspaces (AMWs)—a major step forward in simplifying observability, improving access control, and aligning […] | Friday | Tech Community |
| Want Safer, Smarter AI? Start with Observability in Azure AI Foundry | https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/azure-ai-foundry-blog/want-safer-smarter-ai-start-with-observability-in-azure-ai/ba-p/4459457 | Observability in Azure AI: From Black Box to Transparent Intelligence If you are an AI developer or an engineer, you can benefit from Azure AI observability […] | Saturday | Tech Community |
| Building Trustworthy AI: How Azure Foundry + Microsoft Security Layers Deliver End-to-End Protection | https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-purview-blog/building-trustworthy-ai-how-azure-foundry-microsoft-security/ba-p/4460258 | Bridging the Gap: From Challenges to Solutions These challenges aren’t just theoretical—they’re already impacting organizations deploying AI at scale. Traditional security tools and ad-hoc controls often […] | Saturday | Tech Community |
| Validating Scalable EDA Storage Performance: Azure NetApp Files and SPECstorage Solution 2020 | https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/azure-architecture-blog/validating-scalable-eda-storage-performance-azure-netapp-files/ba-p/4459517 | Table of Contents Abstract From silicon to speed: How Azure NetApp Files powers EDA’s future today The Reason: Why Azure NetApp Files for EDA workloads Unmatched […] | Saturday | Tech Community |
| Monitoring Azure OpenAI without switching from your existing observability platform | https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/startups-at-microsoft/monitoring-azure-openai-without-switching-from-your-existing/ba-p/4458898 | Recently, one of my customers asked me a simple but powerful question: “We already use Datadog for observability. We’re not going to move to Azure Monitor […] | Saturday | Tech Community |
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| New Course Coming Soon: Vector Databases & Embeddings for Developers | https://jamiemaguire.net/index.php/2025/10/04/new-course-coming-soon-vector-databases-embeddings-for-developers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-course-coming-soon-vector-databases-embeddings-for-developers | I am partnering with Pluralsight again to bring you another new course soon. The course is called : Vector Databases & Embeddings for Developers. This course […] | Jamie Maguire |
| Azure Container Services Docs – Weekly Update (2025-09-28 to 2025-10-05) | https://pixelrobots.co.uk/2025/10/azure-container-services-docs-weekly-update-2025-09-28-to-2025-10-05/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=azure-container-services-docs-weekly-update-2025-09-28-to-2025-10-05 | Reading Time: 47 minutesAzure Container Services Docs – Weekly Update (2025-09-28 to 2025-10-05) The most meaningful Azure Kubernetes Service, Container Registry, Application Gateway for Containers, and […] | Pixel Roberts |
| No More Mocking ILogger | https://adamstorr.co.uk/blog/no-more-mocking-ilogger/ | Exploring the basics of getting started with FakeLogger. | Adrian Hills |
| PowerShell Parameter Splatting Demystified: Essential Tips for Beginners! | https://www.ciraltos.com/powershell-parameter-splatting-demystified-essential-tips-for-beginners/ | Hashtables Long PowerShell commands with tons of parameters can be a headache—especially when you’re automating tasks or managing infrastructure with scripts. In this post, we’ll explore […] | Travis Roberts |
| Spec-Driven Azure Platform Landing Zone with Bicep | https://luke.geek.nz/azure/spec-driven-platform-landing-zone-bicep/ | Today, we are going to look at some of the practicalities of Spec Kit and use Spec-Driven Development to create a Platform Landing Zone aligned to […] | Luke Murray |
| Effective Tips To Manage Microsoft Defender XDR Tables | https://charbelnemnom.com/manage-microsoft-defender-xdr-tables/ | Microsoft Sentinel’s integration with Microsoft Defender XDR has unlocked unified data management capabilities for SOC teams. In a previous post, we discussed and explored log Continue […] | Charbel Nemnom |
| Connect Clouds in Azure, AWS, GCP and More Together with Hybrid Cloud Networking | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKaribNs6MA | An exploration of how to get services in Azure and other clouds to talk to each other! 🔎 Looking for content on a particular topic? Search […] | John Savill |
| My favourite 5 Bicep resources | https://rios.engineer/my-favourite-5-bicep-resources/ | This is a quick blog to share some of my favourite Bicep resources for deployment patterns, governance, advanced templates, and deeper discussions on topics that reflect […] | Dan Rios |
| Reflections on J# | https://marktinderholt.medium.com/reflections-on-j-c70b334de655?source=rss-d5b673d47dbb------2 | I still remember when J# first appeared on the scene, pitched as a lifeline for Java developers stepping into the .NET world. Continue reading on Medium […] | Mark Tinderholt |
| My New Role as EMEA Global Black Belt (GBB) for Sovereign Cloud at Microsoft | https://www.thomasmaurer.ch/2025/10/my-new-role-as-emea-global-black-belt-gbb-for-sovereign-cloud-at-microsoft/ | I am thrilled to share some exciting news with you all—I am starting a new chapter in my Microsoft journey as Global Black Belt (GBB) for […] | Thomas Maurer |
| Automating Azure SFTP deployment with Terraform | https://www.techielass.com/automate-azure-sftp-with-terraform/ | In a previous blog, I walked through how to set up SFTP on Azure step-by-step through the Azure Portal. That’s a great way to get familiar […] | Sarah Lean |
| Enabling Defender for APIs on Azure APIM APIs with Azure Bicep | https://cloudadministrator.net/2025/10/07/enabling-defender-for-apis-on-azure-apim-apis-with-azure-bicep/ | Azure APIM is vital for securing AI applications, and Defender for APIs plays a key role in this. To enable it, users need to configure the […] | Stanislav Zhelyazkov |
| Terraform Stacks and the Case of the Missing Resource Provider | https://medium.com/azure-terraformer/terraform-stacks-and-the-case-of-the-missing-resource-provider-d886ee9be8fe?source=rss-d5b673d47dbb------2 | When working with Terraform in a single-subscription context, you typically don’t think much about how Azure Resource Providers are… Continue reading on Azure Terraformer » | Mark Tinderholt |
| Build a Custom Extension for Bicep | https://msftplayground.com/2025/09/bicep-custom-extension | In a previous post about Bicep Local, I explained how this feature enables the creation of custom extensions that can be used directly within Bicep. Also […] | Maik van der Gaag |
| 311 – The three must-have alert types for your Azure tenant | https://share.transistor.fm/s/e682587d | Today, we go through the three recommended and must-have alerts you should configure in all of your Azure tenants. We touch upon FinOps, security, a bit […] | Tobias Zimmergren |
| Application Gateway for Containers: Web Application Firewall support | https://blog.cloudtrooper.net/2025/10/10/application-gateway-for-containers-web-application-firewall-support/ | This post will explore the new support in Azure Application Gateway for Containers (AGC) for Web Application Firewall (WAF) as documented in https://aka.ms/agc/waf. This blog is part of a […] | Jose Moreno |
| Azure Update – 10th October 2025 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfnVlYkC-c4 | Quick update this week! 🔎 Looking for content on a particular topic? Search the channel. If I have something it will be there! 🤔 Due to […] | John Savill |
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