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AzureFeeds - Newsletter 📅 Weekly Update: Saturday June 28 2025 to Saturday July 05 2025
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�� Weekly Update: Saturday June 28 2025 to Saturday July 05 2025
�� Weekly Update: Saturday June 28 2025 to Saturday July 05 2025 
Azure Updates (10 new azure updates)
| Status | Name | Link | Description | Publication Day | Category |
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| �� | [Launched] Generally Available: Encryption in Transit (EiT) for Azure Files NFS shares | https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=497661 | Azure Files NFS shares now support Encryption in Transit (EiT) using TLS 1.3 to secure all NFS traffic, ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and authentication. This layer of […] | Tuesday | Azure Updates,Azure Files,Features,Launched,security,storage |
| �� | [Launched] Generally Available: Query editor in Azure Monitor Metrics | https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=497647 | We’re announcing the General Availability of Query Editor in Azure Metric Explorer through Azure Monitor Workspace (AMW). With this update, customers can directly query Prometheus metrics […] | Tuesday | Azure Updates,Azure Monitor,devops,Features,Launched,Management and Governance |
| �� | [Launched] Generally Available: FQDN Filtering in DNAT rules in Azure Firewall | https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=497428 | Azure Firewall supports the use of Fully Qualified Domain Names (FQDNs) in DNAT (Destination Network Address Translation) rules, allowing inbound traffic to be routed to backend […] | Tuesday | Azure Updates,Azure Firewall,Features,Launched,networking,security |
| �� | [In preview] Generally Available: Two-Way Forest Trusts for Microsoft Entra Domain Services | https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=493697 | Two-Way Forest Trusts for Microsoft Entra Domain Services are now Generally Available. This capability allows organizations to create forest trusts between Microsoft Entra Domain Services and […] | Tuesday | Azure Updates,Features,identity,In preview,Microsoft Entra Domain Services,security |
| ℹ️ | Retirement: VM Insights Map and Dependency Agent are being on June 30, 2028 | https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=491629 | Dependency Agent and VM Insights Map will be retired on June 30, 2028 and no longer be supported. With this retirement, all functionality associated with the […] | Wednesday | Azure Updates,Azure Monitor,devops,Management and Governance,Retirements |
| �� | [Launched] Generally Available: Azure App Service on Azure Stack Hub 25R1 | https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=497797 | Azure App Service on Azure Stack Hub 25R1 is now available for customers to download and update their Azure Stack Hub deployments. What’s New? This release […] | Wednesday | Azure Updates,app service,Azure Stack Hub,compute,Features,Hybrid + Multicloud,Launched,Mobile,Web |
| �� | [Launched] Generally Available: Latest PostgreSQL minor versions supported by Azure Database for PostgreSQL flexible server | https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=497248 | PostgreSQL minor versions 17.5, 16.9, 15.13, 14.18, and 13.21 are now supported by Azure Database for PostgreSQL flexible server. These minor version upgrades are automatically performed […] | Thursday | Azure Updates,Azure Database for PostgreSQL,Databases,Features,Hybrid + Multicloud,Launched |
| �� | [Launched] Generally Available: Azure DNS security policy | https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=497535 | DNS security policy is now generally available. This release brings visibility of DNS traffic at the VNET level with the flexibility to send logs to storage […] | Thursday | Azure Updates,Azure DNS,Features,Launched,networking,Services |
| �� | [In preview] Public Preview: Azure SQL updates for early-July 2025 | https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=497253 | In early-July 2025, the following updates and enhancements were made to Azure SQL: Convert Azure SQL database to Hyperscale while keeping existing active geo-replication or failover […] | Thursday | Azure Updates,Azure SQL Database,Databases,Features,Hybrid + Multicloud,In preview |
| �� | [Launched] Generally Available: Azure SQL updates for early-July 2025 | https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=497258 | In early-July 2025, the following updates and enhancements were made to Azure SQL: Enhanced server audit for Azure SQL Database boosts performance, availability, and reliability. Learn […] | Thursday | Azure Updates,Azure SQL Database,Databases,Features,Hybrid + Multicloud,Launched |
Status Legend:
- �� - Preview/Public Preview
- �� - Generally Available (GA)/Launched
- �� - In Development/Coming Soon
- ℹ️ - Other Updates
| Name | Link | Description | Publication Day | Category |
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| Azure Arc and Defender for Servers: Connectivity and Monitoring Script | https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/core-infrastructure-and-security/azure-arc-and-defender-for-servers-connectivity-and-monitoring/ba-p/4428271 | 2. Overview of Defender for Servers Microsoft Defender for Servers is a plan within Microsoft Defender for Cloud that provides advanced threat protection for Windows and […] | Monday | Tech Community |
| Scaling PostgreSQL at OpenAI: Lessons in Reliability, Efficiency, and Innovation | https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/azure-database-for-postgresql/scaling-postgresql-at-openai-lessons-in-reliability-efficiency/ba-p/4428483 | At POSETTE: An Event for Postgres 2025, Bohan Zhang of OpenAI delivered a compelling talk on how OpenAI has scaled Azure Database for PostgreSQL- Flexible Server […] | Tuesday | Tech Community |
| Azure Files NFS Encryption In Transit for SAP on Azure Systems | https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/running-sap-applications-on-the/azure-files-nfs-encryption-in-transit-for-sap-on-azure-systems/ba-p/4426918 | Azure Files NFS volumes now support encryption in-transit via TLS. With this enhancement, Azure Files NFS v4.1 offers the robust security that modern enterprises require, without compromising […] | Tuesday | Tech Community |
| Secure Linux workloads using Azure Files with Encryption in Transit | https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/azure-storage-blog/secure-linux-workloads-using-azure-files-with-encryption-in/ba-p/4427635 | Encryption in Transit (EiT) overview As organizations increasingly move to cloud environments, safeguarding data security both at rest and during transit is essential for protecting sensitive information […] | Tuesday | Tech Community |
| Moving Linux and Windows from SCSI to NVMe with one easy command | https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/running-sap-applications-on-the/moving-linux-and-windows-from-scsi-to-nvme-with-one-easy-command/ba-p/4427954 | Introduction In the ever-evolving world of cloud computing, maximizing performance and efficiency is crucial for businesses leveraging virtual machines (VMs) on platforms like Microsoft Azure, especially […] | Tuesday | Tech Community |
| Azure Document Intelligence – How to Extract Data from PDFs and Scanned Files | https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/nonprofit-techies/azure-document-intelligence-how-to-extract-data-from-pdfs-and/ba-p/4412400 | Imagine this: your nonprofit receives dozens—maybe hundreds—of forms every month. Volunteer sign-ups, program applications, donation forms, surveys. Now imagine you could automatically extract the data from […] | Tuesday | Tech Community |
| Backup SAP Oracle Databases Using Azure VM Backup Snapshots | https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/running-sap-applications-on-the/backup-sap-oracle-databases-using-azure-vm-backup-snapshots/ba-p/4408055 | This blog article provides a comprehensive step-by-step guide for backing up SAP Oracle databases using Azure VM backup snapshots, ensuring data safety and integrity. Installation of […] | Tuesday | Tech Community |
| Azure AI Voice Live API: what’s new and the pricing announcement | https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/ai-azure-ai-services-blog/azure-ai-voice-live-api-what-s-new-and-the-pricing-announcement/ba-p/4428687 | At the //Build conference in May 2025, we announced the public preview of Azure AI Voice Live API (Breakout Session 144). Today we are exciting to […] | Tuesday | Tech Community |
| Seamless Online Migration from SQL Server to Azure SQL DB/MI/IaaS Using Azure Data Factory and CDC | https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/modernization-best-practices-and/seamless-online-migration-from-sql-server-to-azure-sql-db-mi/ba-p/4376314 | Migrating SQL Server databases to Azure SQL Database, Managed Instance (MI), or SQL Server on IaaS (VMs) can be complex, especially when minimizing downtime is important. […] | Tuesday | Tech Community |
| Announcing general availability of workload orchestration: simplifying edge deployments at scale | https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/azure-arc-blog/announcing-general-availability-of-workload-orchestration/ba-p/4428431 | We’re excited to announce the General Availability of workload orchestration, a new Azure Arc capability that simplifies how enterprises deploy and manage Kubernetes-based applications across distributed […] | Tuesday | Tech Community |
| Partner Case Study | Check Point | https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/partner-news/partner-case-study-check-point/ba-p/4428648 | Check Point automates cybersecurity tasks with Microsoft Azure OpenAI Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. is a leading AI-powered, cloud-delivered cybersecurity platform provider. Over 100,000 organizations across […] | Wednesday | Tech Community |
| Building Safe, AI-Powered Data Resilience with Veeam and Azure AI Foundry | https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/ai-azure-ai-services-blog/building-safe-ai-powered-data-resilience-with-veeam-and-azure-ai/ba-p/4427663 | Veeam Data Cloud (VDC) provides cloud-native, SaaS-based data resilience for mission-critical environments including Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Azure, and Salesforce. As enterprise data protection needs to […] | Wednesday | Tech Community |
| Boost your MySQL apps: why enterprises are migrating MySQL databases to Azure | https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/azure-database-for-mysql-blog/boost-your-mysql-apps-why-enterprises-are-migrating-mysql/ba-p/4426780 | MySQL is one of the world’s most popular open-source databases, and for good reason. It’s cost-effective, scalable, and familiar to millions of developers. But if your […] | Thursday | Tech Community |
| New ESG study validates how fully managed PostgreSQL on Azure delivers economic wins | https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/azure-database-for-postgresql/new-esg-study-validates-how-fully-managed-postgresql-on-azure/ba-p/4426782 | Migrating your PostgreSQL databases to Azure delivers cost, performance and productivity benefits, while laying a strong foundation for innovation. But don’t just take our word for […] | Thursday | Tech Community |
| Build AI-Ready Apps and Agents with PostgreSQL on Azure | https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/azure-database-for-postgresql/build-ai-ready-apps-and-agents-with-postgresql-on-azure/ba-p/4428001 | As developers, we’re constantly looking for ways to build smarter, faster, and more scalable applications. The Microsoft Reactor series, Build AI apps with Azure Database for […] | Thursday | Tech Community |
| Convert geo-replicated databases to Hyperscale | https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/azure-sql-blog/convert-geo-replicated-databases-to-hyperscale/ba-p/4429343 | We’re excited to introduce the next improvement in Hyperscale conversion: a new preview feature that allows customers to convert Azure SQL databases to Hyperscale by keeping […] | Thursday | Tech Community |
| Azure IoT Operations MQTT Broker: Performance Benchmarking on Throughput and Latency | https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/internet-of-things-blog/azure-iot-operations-mqtt-broker-performance-benchmarking-on/ba-p/4405528 | 1. Introduction When deploying an MQTT broker in a production environment, understanding its performance characteristics is crucial. Whether you’re handling IoT sensor data, real-time event streams, […] | Thursday | Tech Community |
| Feedback Opportunity: SRE Agent + Logic Apps | https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/azure-integration-services-blog/feedback-opportunity-sre-agent-logic-apps/ba-p/4429538 | Azure SRE Agent was recently announced at Microsoft Build in May 2025 and allows organizations to scale their operations through automation, proactive management, and AI. Using […] | Thursday | Tech Community |
| Modernizing Enterprise IT & Knowledge Support with Azure-Native Multiagent AI and LangGraph. | https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/azure-architecture-blog/modernizing-enterprise-it-knowledge-support-with-azure-native/ba-p/4427574 | Industry: Energy Location: North America Executive Summary: AI-Driven Multi-Agent Knowledge and IT Support Solution for an Energy Industry Firm A North American energy company sought to […] | Thursday | Tech Community |
| Use Radius to Deploy your applications to Azure Container Instances | https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/azure-compute-blog/use-radius-to-deploy-your-applications-to-azure-container/ba-p/4428551 | We’re excited to share that Radius now supports deploying your applications to additional container platforms, beginning with Azure Container Instances. Radius enables platform engineers to build internal […] | Thursday | Tech Community |
| Integrating Azure Monitor in Azure Batch to monitor Batch Pool nodes performance | https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/azure-paas-blog/integrating-azure-monitor-in-azure-batch-to-monitor-batch-pool/ba-p/4428929 | In Azure Batch, to monitor the node performance like CPU or Disk usage users are required to use Azure monitor. The Azure Monitor service collects and […] | Thursday | Tech Community |
| �� [Public Preview] Accelerating BlobNFS throughput & scale with FUSE for superior performance | https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/azure-storage-blog/public-preview-accelerating-blobnfs-throughput-scale-with-fuse/ba-p/4426147 | Azure Blob Storage can be mounted and accessed like a local file system using BlobFuse, which is a FUSE-based driver for the Blob REST API. Customers […] | Thursday | Tech Community |
| Announcing General Availability of Enhanced Server Audit for Azure SQL Database | https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/azure-sql-blog/announcing-general-availability-of-enhanced-server-audit-for/ba-p/4428714 | We’re excited to announce the general availability of the enhanced server audit feature for Azure SQL Database, now deployed globally. This update delivers improved performance, availability, and reliability, aligning server […] | Thursday | Tech Community |
| Automate a multi-step business process, using turnkey MCP, Logic App Integration in AI Foundry | https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/ai-azure-ai-services-blog/automate-a-multi-step-business-process-using-turnkey-mcp-logic/ba-p/4430159 | This article walks you through an application for Procure-to-Pay anomaly detection using Azure AI Foundry Agent Service. It analyzes purchase invoice images to detect procurement anomalies […] | Friday | Tech Community |
| Lesson Learned #525: Tracking Aborted Queries in Azure SQL: Beyond Query Store with Extended Events | https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/azure-database-support-blog/lesson-learned-525-tracking-aborted-queries-in-azure-sql-beyond/ba-p/4430309 | A few days ago, we were working on a support case where our customer was intermittently experiencing command timeouts. What made the case interesting was that […] | Saturday | Tech Community |
| Lesson Learned #525: Tracking Command Timeouts in Azure SQL: Beyond Query Store with Extended Events | https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/azure-database-support-blog/lesson-learned-525-tracking-command-timeouts-in-azure-sql-beyond/ba-p/4430309 | A few days ago, we were working on a support case where our customer was intermittently experiencing command timeouts. What made the case interesting was that […] | Saturday | Tech Community |
Microsoft Security (3 articles)
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| How to Set Up a Site-to-Site VPN with Azure | Basic VPN Gateway + Ubiquiti | https://www.ciraltos.com/how-to-set-up-a-site-to-site-vpn-with-azure-basic-vpn-gateway-ubiquiti/ | Overview If you want to connect your on-prem network to Azure without breaking the bank, this guide is for you. In this tutorial and accompanying video, […] | Travis Roberts |
| From Prompt to Bicep: GitHub Copilot for Azure in Action | https://johnlokerse.dev/2025/06/30/from-prompt-to-bicep-github-copilot-for-azure-in-action/ | Over two years ago, I wrote about GitHub Copilot for the first time. Back then, it was powered by OpenAI Codex models, not the models we […] | John Lokerse |
| Azure Container Apps: az functionapp create VS az containerapp create –kind functionapp | https://jaliyaudagedara.blogspot.com/2025/06/azure-container-apps-az-functionapp.html | At Build 2025, Microsoft announced Announcing Native Azure Functions Support in Azure Container Apps. We already can do this: That is create a Function App in […] | Jaliya Udagedara |
| June 2025 – A month of Azure Virtual WAN! | https://jakewalsh.co.uk/june-2025-a-month-of-azure-virtual-wan/ | Back in 2022 I first started working with Azure Virtual WAN, and wrote a blog post around deployment of the service using Terraform (https://jakewalsh.co.uk/deploying-azure-virtual-wan-using-terraform/). Since then […] | Jake Walsh |
| The Evolution of My Company, Cloud Mechanix | https://aidanfinn.com/?p=24440 | Exciting News: Cloud Mechanix is Evolving! I’m thrilled to announce the relaunch and transformation of Cloud Mechanix into a full-service Azure consulting company. For the past […] | Aidan Finn |
| Configure Microsoft Entra Trusted Network Locations for Better Protection | https://ourcloudnetwork.com/configure-microsoft-entra-trusted-network-locations-for-better-protection/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=configure-microsoft-entra-trusted-network-locations-for-better-protection | Trusted locations are the foundation of location-based security policies and risk in Microsoft Entra, learn how they enhance the user experience. The post Configure Microsoft Entra […] | Daniel Bradley |
| Azure Files Performance Upgrade | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYs8Nh8KpeM | In this video we dive into the performance improvements in Azure Files. �� Looking for content on a particular topic? Search the channel. If I have […] | John Savill |
| Solving the GitHub 403 Error: Why Your Push may be Blocked (and How I Fixed It) | https://thomasthornton.cloud/2025/06/30/solving-the-github-403-error-why-your-push-may-be-blocked-and-how-i-fixed-it/ | Recently, I ran into this error: while trying to push a new branch to a GitHub repository. Here’s a quick rundown of the problem and how […] | Thomas Thornton |
| Using bicep-deploy in GitHub action, part 2, deploymentStack | https://dev.to/omiossec/using-bicep-deploy-in-github-action-part-2-deploymentstack-3h9d | A few weeks ago, I presented the Bicep-Deploy GitHub Action that could test and deploy Bicep templates and validate, deploy, and delete deploymentStacks. The first part […] | Olivier Miossec |
| Model Context Protocol (MCP) in VS Code with Microsoft Learn | https://luke.geek.nz/azure/mcp-vscode-microsoft-learn/ | The Model Context Protocol is an open standard that enables developers to build secure, two-way connections between their data sources and AI-powered tools. The architecture is […] | Luke Murray |
| What the terraform providers command tells you | https://www.techielass.com/terraform-providers-command-explained/ | When working with Terraform, especially on complex projects, you can end up managing a lot of Azure services and knowing which Terraform providers you are using, […] | Sarah Lean |
| Deployment Stack and Azure Update Manager | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWxZJ-ebPE0 | ��️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! �� https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6669038475935744 | Azure Community Enthusiasts |
| Deployment Stack and Azure Update Manager | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDLNrxx5MNM | ��️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! �� https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6669038475935744 | Azure Community Enthusiasts |
| Building Meaningful Terraform Test Workflows | https://medium.com/azure-terraformer/building-meaningful-terraform-test-workflows-d047419459be?source=rss-d5b673d47dbb------2 | Testing infrastructure with Terraform is often reduced to syntax checks and resource validation, missing the deeper question: does the… Continue reading on Azure Terraformer » | Mark Tinderholt |
| Continuously Validating Automation Scenarios with Terraform Test and GitHub Actions | https://medium.com/azure-terraformer/continuously-validating-automation-scenarios-with-terraform-test-and-github-actions-f1949a146a43?source=rss-d5b673d47dbb------2 | I am speaking to all the Azure PMs out there. If you are responsible for an Azure Service, please take heed. Our customers are developers… Continue […] | Mark Tinderholt |
| Creating a Reusable Infrastructure-as-Code Test Harness using ‘Terraform Test’ | https://medium.com/azure-terraformer/creating-a-reusable-infrastructure-as-code-test-harness-using-terraform-test-da5cc001946b?source=rss-d5b673d47dbb------2 | Cloud Services come in all shapes and sizes. They have a ton of features and configuration options. Continue reading on Azure Terraformer » | Mark Tinderholt |
| How to Ensure Microsoft Entra Licensing Compliance | https://ourcloudnetwork.com/how-to-ensure-microsoft-entra-licensing-compliance/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-ensure-microsoft-entra-licensing-compliance | Learn how to monitor for license compliance for Microsoft Entra and ensure you remain compliance with Microsoft licensing terms. The post How to Ensure Microsoft Entra […] | Daniel Bradley |
| 297 – Thoughts on vibe coding, productivity and the future of software development | https://share.transistor.fm/s/29d81d1b | In this week’s episode, we’ll talk about vibe coding – the practice of writing code that prioritizes aesthetics, creativity, and personal expression. What’s our experience on […] | Tobias Zimmergren |
| Azure Functions with Flex Consumption and Managed Identity is Broken | https://medium.com/azure-terraformer/azure-functions-with-flex-consumption-and-managed-identity-is-broken-99ff43c1557f?source=rss-d5b673d47dbb------2 | When I started updating the GitHub AT-AT to support Azure Functions Flex Consumption, I assumed it would be straightforward. The… Continue reading on Azure Terraformer » | Mark Tinderholt |
| Azure Terraform Should Be the Default. Here’s the Data. | https://marktinderholt.medium.com/azure-terraform-should-be-the-default-heres-the-data-72fedaeee0c3?source=rss-d5b673d47dbb------2 | Choosing the right Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tool is more than a matter of technical preference. There’s nothing worse than finding… Continue reading on Medium » | Mark Tinderholt |
| Azure Terraform Should Be the Default. Here’s the Data. | https://medium.com/azure-terraformer/azure-terraform-should-be-the-default-heres-the-data-72fedaeee0c3?source=rss-d5b673d47dbb------2 | Choosing the right Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tool is more than a matter of technical preference. There’s nothing worse than finding… Continue reading on Azure Terraformer » | Mark Tinderholt |
| Quota Quagmire: Why Azure Functions’ Broken Quota Experience Is Chasing Customers to AWS | https://marktinderholt.medium.com/quota-quagmire-why-azure-functions-broken-quota-experience-is-chasing-customers-to-aws-dc1791cf2d63?source=rss-d5b673d47dbb------2 | Azure Functions should be the easiest way for customers to start with serverless on Azure. It should be a frictionless, welcoming… Continue reading on Medium » | Mark Tinderholt |
| Make Azure Functions Fun and Easy Again | https://marktinderholt.medium.com/make-azure-functions-fun-and-easy-again-00e272b5803f?source=rss-d5b673d47dbb------2 | I guess it doesn’t quite roll off the tongue like some other slogans do but gosh darn it — I love Azure Functions. I want to use Azure… […] | Mark Tinderholt |
| Azure Update – 4th July 2025 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmPz_PIeAuc | Happy 4th of July to all the US viewers! �� Looking for content on a particular topic? Search the channel. If I have something it will […] | John Savill |
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