Azure weekly Updates - 19th September 2021

MISC:

Azure IoT Central new and updated features—August 2021: August updates include support for multitenant applications, UI enhancements, REST API refresh, and regional deployments.

Availability: Generally Available

Link: https://azure.microsoft.com/en-in/updates/azure-iot-central-new-and-updated-features-august-2021/

Azure Machine Learning public preview announcements – Sep 2021: New feature Multiple Private Endpoint for Workspace is now available in public preview in Azure Machine Learning

Availability: In Preview

Link: https://azure.microsoft.com/en-in/updates/azure-machine-learning-preview-announcements-sep-2021/

Azure Cosmos DB: Azure Functions extension version 4.0 : Use the latest Azure Cosmos DB Azure Functions extension version 4.0 based on the .NET SDK version 3.x, enabling authentication with AAD, built-in change feed processor support, and performance enhancements.

Availability: In Preview

Link: https://azure.microsoft.com/en-in/updates/azure-cosmos-db-azure-functions-extension-version-40-in-public-preview/

Azure Database for PostgreSQL - Hyperscale (Citus) supports PostgreSQL 11.13, 12.8, and 13.4 minor versions: Use PostgreSQL 11.13, 12.8, and 13.4 minor versions with Hyperscale (Citus) for Azure Database for PostgreSQL, a managed service running the open source Postgres database on Azure.

Availability: Generally Available

Link: https://azure.microsoft.com/en-in/updates/azure-database-for-postgresql-hyperscale-citus-supports-postgresql-1113-128-and-134-minor-versions/

Azure Database for PostgreSQL – Hyperscale (Citus) support for Citus 10.1: The support of Citus 10.1, with columnar storage and more, is now included in Azure Database for PostgreSQL – Hyperscale (Citus), a managed service running the open source Postgres database on Azure.

Availability: Generally Available

Link: https://azure.microsoft.com/en-in/updates/azure-database-for-postgresql-hyperscale-citus-support-for-citus-101-is-generally-available/

Azure Database for PostgreSQL?–?Hyperscale (Citus): Japan West region: You can now provision Hyperscale (Citus) for Azure Database for PostgreSQL, a managed service using the open source Postgres database, in the Japan West region.

Availability: Generally Available

Link: https://azure.microsoft.com/en-in/updates/azure-database-for-postgresql-hyperscale-citus-japan-west-region-now-available/

Azure?SQL: General availability enhancements and updates released for Azure SQL Managed Instance in mid-September 2021.

Availability: Generally Available

Link: https://azure.microsoft.com/en-in/updates/azure-sql-general-availability-updates-for-midseptember-2021/

Azure Monitor Agent and Data Collection Rules now support Windows Server 2022: Now with Windows Server 2022 generally available, you can start using this agent to monitor your resources running the latest Windows operating systems

Availability: Generally Available

Link: https://azure.microsoft.com/en-in/updates/azure-monitor-agent-and-data-collection-rules-now-support-windows-server-2022/

Azure Virtual Desktop is now available in the Azure China cloud: Get started today with Azure Virtual Desktop in Azure China cloud. Deploy and scale Windows desktops and apps on Azure in minutes.

Availability: Generally Available

Link: https://azure.microsoft.com/en-in/updates/general-availability-azure-virtual-desktop-is-now-available-in-the-azure-china-cloud/

3 new regions are now generally available: Azure Stream Analytics is a fully managed, real-time analytics service designed to help you analyze and process fast moving streams of data that can be used to get insights, build reports, or trigger alerts and actions

Availability: Generally Available

Link: https://azure.microsoft.com/en-in/updates/azure-stream-analytics-3-new-regions-are-now-generally-available/

COMPUTE:

AKS Run command: You can now execute just-in-time commands for AKS more easily.

Availability: Generally Available

Link: https://azure.microsoft.com/en-in/updates/general-availability-aks-run-command/

Scale-down mode in AKS: You can now select if you would like your AKS nodes to be deleted or deallocated when scaled down

Availability: Generally Available

Link: https://azure.microsoft.com/en-in/updates/public-preview-scaledown-mode-in-aks/

Custom policy definitions for AKS clusters: You can now create custom policy definitions for your AKS clusters

Availability: In Preview

Link: https://azure.microsoft.com/en-in/updates/public-preview-custom-policy-definitions-for-aks-clusters/

Azure Red Hat OpenShift support for OpenShift 4.8: Benefit from new features and enhancements in OpenShift release 4.8.

Availability: Generally Available

Link: https://azure.microsoft.com/en-in/updates/general-availability-azure-red-hat-openshift-support-for-openshift-48/

v4 Cosmos DB extensions for Azure Functions: A new major version of the Cosmos DB extensions for Azure Functions is now available in public preview.

Availability: In Preview

Link: https://azure.microsoft.com/en-in/updates/public-preview-of-v4-cosmos-db-extensions-for-azure-functions/

JetStream Disaster Recovery for Azure VMware Solution: JetStream Disaster Recovery is now available on Azure VMware Solution in public preview, enabling DR protection needed for business and mission-critical applications.

Availability: In Preview

Link: https://azure.microsoft.com/en-in/updates/jetstream-disaster-recovery-for-azure-vmware-solution-now-public-preview/

Azure VMware Solution achieves FedRAMP High Authorization: With this certification, U.S. government and public sector customers can now use Azure VMware Solution as a compliant FedRAMP cloud computing environment, ensuring it meets the demanding standards for security and information protection.

Availability: Generally Available

Link: https://azure.microsoft.com/en-in/updates/azure-vmware-solution-achieves-fedramp-high-authorization/