Azure SQL and Storage now uses VNet
A huge security improvement for Azure SQL and Azure Storage. Service Endpoints now allow you to connect these resources to your VNet rather than directly accessible on the Internet. Also, […]
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Azure Maintenance, DDoS, File Sync, SQL Security announcements at Ignite 2017
A few exciting new additions announced at Ignite 2017… Azure DDoS Protection – a service that works with your virtual network https://azure.microsoft.com/en-gb/blog/azure-ddos-protection-service-preview/ Improved Planned Maintenance experience – Better control, […]
Burstable CPU with Azure VM B-Series
A VM game-changer! Burstable CPU with Azure B-series by way of accumulating credits https://azure.microsoft.com/en-gb/blog/introducing-b-series-our-new-burstable-vm-size/
Create ARM deployment templates with conditions and logical functions
Create ARM deployment templates with conditions and logical functions. No more nested templates! https://azure.microsoft.com/en-gb/blog/create-flexible-arm-templates-using-conditions-and-logical-functions/
Web App for Containers and Azure App Service on Linux both General Availability
Web App for Containers and Azure App Service on Linux both General Availability. https://azure.microsoft.com/en-gb/blog/webapp-for-containers-overview/
TDE with BYOK support for Azure SQL Databases
Store master keys in Azure Key Vault for Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) with Bring Your Own Key (BYOK) support when using Azure SQL Databases. A solution for data at rest […]
Azure JustInTime VM access
Just-In-Time VM access now in preview. VMs are locked down so RDP / SSH / etc is only granted by request, with specific IPs and time window. Works with Azure […]
Blur faces in videos with Azure Media Redactor
This could be a useful addition to media services having to blur faces in their video reports or documentaries. This cloud service automatically detects and blurs faces in videos. https://azure.microsoft.com/en-gb/blog/general-availability-azure-media-redactor/
App Service Environment V2 now available
App Service Environment V2 now available. https://azure.microsoft.com/en-gb/blog/announcing-app-service-environment-v2/
Azure Container Instance available for cloud containers
Azure Container Instance is now available for Linux containers in the cloud. Windows containers coming soon. Offering RBAC and usage billed by the second. https://azure.microsoft.com/en-gb/blog/announcing-azure-container-instances/
Manage domain names with Azure App Service domain
App Service domain is a new service to manage domain names with Azure DNS for Web Apps, Traffic Manager, Virtual Machines, etc. Includes ‘Privacy Protection’ where relevant, and can cancel […]
Azure Partner Program for Power and Utility firms with OMS
A program called Microsoft Azure Certified Elite Partner Program for Cyber Analytics in Power and Utilities has been created specifically for power/electricity firms to help secure their infrastructure that supply […]
Nested VMs with Azure Dv3 and Ev3 VMs
A VM inside a VM. That could be useful. Available with the new Dv3 and Ev3 series Azure VMs. https://azure.microsoft.com/en-gb/blog/nested-virtualization-in-azure/
Track configuration changes in Windows and Linux Azure VMs
Track configuraton changes in Azure VMs. Currently supported are Software, Files, Windows Registry, Windows Services, and Linux Daemons changes. https://azure.microsoft.com/en-gb/blog/tracking-configuration-changes-for-your-azure-vm/
Azure Service Health shows service issues or upcoming maintenance
This is a useful addition. Azure Service Health shows a dashboard displaying any issues that may be affecting your resources. It also shows any upcoming scheduled maintenance or changes that […]
Azure Security Center protection from Petya ransomware
How to prevent and detect the Petya ransomware threat infecting Azure Virtual Machines using Azure Security Center. https://azure.microsoft.com/en-gb/blog/petya-ransomware-prevention-detection-in-azure-security-center/
Azure Site Recovery now supports managed disks
Azure Site Recovery now supports managed disks. https://azure.microsoft.com/en-gb/blog/managed-disks-with-azure-site-recovery/
Gartner names Microsoft Azure as a leader in the Cloud IaaS MQ
Gartner names Microsoft Azure as a leader in the Cloud IaaS MQ. Why? Azure is a comprehensive and secure Cloud platform across IaaS and PaaS, unparalleled integration with Office 365, […]
Azure VPN Gateway now 6x faster
New Azure VPN gateways with better performance, a better SLA, the same price as older gateways and 6 times faster. Now offering custom IPsec/IKE policy selection and option to use […]
Storage Service Encryption for Azure Blob and File Storage
Storage Service Encryption for Azure Blob and File Storage using Microsoft managed keys stored in Key Vault. Decryption keys are now fully managed by the customer for much better security. […]