Tag Archives: Azure Updates
GA: Azure AI Advantage for Azure Cosmos DB
Microsoft Azure has announced the general availability of Azure AI Advantage for Azure Cosmos DB. This new feature combines the power of AI with the flexibility of Cosmos DB, enabling users to gain valuable insights from their data at scale. With built-in AI capabilities such as text analytics, cognitive search, and machine learning, Azure AI Advantage for Cosmos DB empowers organizations to extract and analyze data in a more efficient and intelligent manner. This integration further solidifies Azure Cosmos DB as a leading choice for businesses looking to leverage AI to unlock the potential of their data.
Preview: SQL Server 2022 to Azure SQL Managed Instance Disaster Recovery
Microsoft has announced the public preview of online Disaster recovery between SQL Server 2022 and Azure SQL Managed Instance. This new feature enhances the data protection and availability for businesses using these services.
General Availability of Azure Chaos Studio
Microsoft has officially announced the general availability of Azure Chaos Studio, providing users with a powerful platform for chaos engineering and testing within their Azure environment. With this release, organizations can now easily introduce controlled chaos scenarios to proactively identify and address potential weaknesses in their systems, ultimately improving overall resilience and reliability.
AKS public preview: Confidential containers on Azure Kubernetes Service
Microsoft has announced the public preview of confidential containers on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), allowing users to run sensitive workloads in a secure environment. This new feature enhances the security of containerized applications on the Azure platform, providing a high level of protection for confidential data. With confidential containers, organizations can confidently deploy and manage their most sensitive workloads in a way that mitigates the risk of data breaches and unauthorized access. This release marks a significant advancement in Azure’s capabilities for securing containerized applications, and it demonstrates Microsoft’s commitment to providing robust security solutions for cloud-based workloads.
New Feature: Azure Backup enables long-term retention for Azure Database for PostgreSQL– Flexible Server
Azure Backup now offers long term retention for Azure Database for PostgreSQL– Flexible Server. With this support, users can store backups for up to 10 years, giving them more flexibility and control over their data protection strategy.