Azure VMs with Serial Console Access
A long time in the waiting but we finally have console access to Azure VMs with Serial Console Access. Now if a VM fails to start more can be done […]
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Accelerated Networking generally available for Azure VMs
Accelerated Networking now generally available, for free, increasing network speeds to 30Gbps for Azure VMs running Windows and Linux. https://azure.microsoft.com/en-gb/blog/maximize-your-vm-s-performance-with-accelerated-networking-now-generally-available-for-both-windows-and-linux/
Azure Reserved VM Instances with huge cost savings
Azure Reserved VM Instances now available to commit to a 1 or 3 year term and gain a cost saving of up to 72% (or 82% when using Software Assurance […]
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/
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 […]
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/