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In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, organizations are under increasing pressure to migrate, modernize, and innovate—quickly and securely. But cloud adoption isn’t always straightforward. Many teams struggle with limited resources, skill gaps, or uncertainty about best practices. That’s why I sat down with Ravi from Microsoft Azure on the latest episode of the Azure Essentials … The post Cloud Accelerate Factory – Accelerate Cloud Adoption with Expert Guidance appeared first on Thomas Maurer . อ้างอิงค์ : https://www.thomasmaurer.ch/2025/12/cloud-accelerate-factory-accelerate-cloud-adoption-with-expert-guidance/

Keeping your Azure Local instances up-to-date is essential for ensuring security, performance, and access to the latest Azure innovations. In my latest video, I walk you through how to manage and update Azure Local instances directly from the Azure Portal, making it easier than ever to maintain your hybrid cloud environment. You’ll learn how Azure … The post Manage Azure Local Updates appeared first on Thomas Maurer . อ้างอิงค์ : https://www.thomasmaurer.ch/2025/12/manage-azure-local-updates/

Migrating workloads to the cloud can feel like navigating a minefield — full of potential misconfigurations, inconsistent environments, and compliance pitfalls. That’s why the latest episode of the Azure Essentials Show — “Reimagine migration: Agentic platform landing zone with Azure Migrate” — is such a game-changer. We walk you through a modern, agentic approach to … The post Reimagine Migration: Agentic Platform Landing Zone with Azure Migrate 🚀 appeared first on Thomas Maurer . อ้างอิงค์ : https://www.thomasmaurer.ch/2025/12/reimagine-migration-agentic-platform-landing-zone-with-azure-migrate/

As organizations race to adopt AI, many teams face the same recurring challenges: inconsistent architectures, unclear governance patterns, and difficulties scaling solutions with confidence. In a new episode of the Azure Essentials Show, I sat down with Bilal and Mike from the Microsoft Azure engineering team to unpack how Azure AI Landing Zones solve these … The post Build Smarter with Azure AI Landing Zones: Your Blueprint for Scalable, Secure AI Solutions appeared first on Thomas Maurer . อ้างอิงค์ : https://www.thomasmaurer.ch/2025/11/__trashed/

Last week was not only Microsoft Ignite in San Francisco but also Commvault SHIFT 2025 virtual event — The Cyber Resilience Revolution Goes Global — which delivered a powerful vision for how enterprises can build true resilience in the age of AI. With on-demand access now open, attendees (and anyone who missed the live broadcast) … The post Commvault SHIFT Virtual: A New Era of AI-Driven Cyber Resilience (On-Demand) appeared first on Thomas Maurer . อ้างอิงค์ : https://www.thomasmaurer.ch/2025/11/commvault-shift-virtual-a-new-era-of-ai-driven-cyber-resilience-on-demand/

Last week, Microsoft announced the Digital Sovereignty Specialization for the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program — a new opportunity designed to help partners demonstrate deep expertise in delivering sovereign, compliant, and trusted cloud solutions built on the Microsoft Cloud. To dive deeper into what this means for partners and customers, I sat down with Chris … The post Introducing the Digital Sovereignty Specialization for the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program appeared first on Thomas Maurer . อ้างอิงค์ : https://www.thomasmaurer.ch/2025/11/introducing-the-digital-sovereignty-specialization-for-the-microsoft-ai-cloud-partner-program/

In today’s hybrid and multicloud world, ensuring consistent recovery and resiliency across Windows Server environments is critical. In this video, we dive into how to audit and enable the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) for Windows Server machines managed through Azure Arc–enabled servers. This new capability—now in Public Preview—helps IT administrators standardize recovery readiness and improve … The post Strengthen Server Resilience: Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) for Windows Server with Azure Arc appeared first on Thomas Maurer . อ้างอิงค์ : https://www.thomasmaurer.ch/2025/11/strengthen-server-resilience-windows-recovery-environment-winre-for-windows-server-with-azure-arc/

As organizations across industries accelerate their journey into AI, cloud, hybrid, edge and multicloud operations, the conversation at Microsoft Ignite 2025 covers on two pivotal paradigms: Sovereign Cloud and Adaptive Cloud. These frameworks are not isolated—rather, they complement each other to meet both the governance/compliance needs of regulated sectors and the flexible innovation required by … The post Driving Impact in the Era of AI: Sovereign Cloud & Adaptive Cloud at Microsoft Ignite 2025 appeared first on Thomas Maurer . อ้างอิงค์ : https://www.thomasmaurer.ch/2025/11/driving-impact-in-the-era-of-ai-sovereign-cloud-adaptive-cloud-at-microsoft-ignite-2025/

As organizations increasingly adopt Azure Local to run modern and traditional applications across on-premises and edge environments, ensuring a robust and scalable architecture becomes essential. That’s where the Azure Local Well-Architected Review Assessment comes in—a powerful tool designed to help you evaluate and improve your Azure Local deployments. What is Azure Local? Azure Local extends … The post Azure Local Well-Architected Framework and Review Assessment appeared first on Thomas Maurer . อ้างอิงค์ : https://www.thomasmaurer.ch/2025/11/azure-local-well-architected-framework-and-review-assessment/

In this episode of the Azure Essentials Show, I am joined by Priyanshi from Microsoft Azure to explore how organizations can optimize their cloud spending using Azure Reserved Virtual Machine Instances. The discussion covers the fundamentals of reserved instances, practical strategies for leveraging Azure’s recommendations, and key best practices to maximize savings while maintaining performance … The post Optimize Azure Costs with Reserved Instances appeared first on Thomas Maurer . อ้างอิงค์ : https://www.thomasmaurer.ch/2025/10/optimize-azure-costs-with-reserved-instances/

In this video I will provide a brief Azure Local Overview, why it exists, and where it fits in with your hybrid cloud architecture. I cover primary use cases such as hybrid infrastructure, edge computing, digital sovereignty, and disconnected scenarios, and I walk through the benefits of running diverse workloads locally while retaining cloud management. … The post New Video: Azure Local Overview appeared first on Thomas Maurer . อ้างอิงค์ : https://www.thomasmaurer.ch/2025/10/new-video-azure-local-overview/

Microsoft has just dropped the Azure Local 2510 release, and it’s packed with powerful new features aimed at boosting edge resilience, security, and deployment flexibility. You can leare more about this release here: New Azure Local features and previews At the same time the Azure Local team also made new feature and previews available: Let … The post Azure Local 2510 Release And New Preview Features appeared first on Thomas Maurer . อ้างอิงค์ : https://www.thomasmaurer.ch/2025/10/azure-local-2510-release-and-new-preview-features/

Welcome to another episode of the Azure Essentials Show, in which Thomas Maurer and Clayton Siemens from Microsoft Azure dive into the world of multi-agent AI orchestration. This conversation explores how specialized AI agents can collaborate to solve complex enterprise challenges, moving beyond simple information retrieval to real business impact through coordinated action and automation. … The post Optimize Complex Workflows Using Multi-Agent AI Patterns appeared first on Thomas Maurer . อ้างอิงค์ : https://www.thomasmaurer.ch/2025/10/optimize-complex-workflows-using-multi-agent-ai-patterns/

In this episode of the Azure Essentials Show, host Thomas Maurer and guest Britt Henderson from Microsoft Azure dive into the Azure Pricing Calculator, exploring its features, benefits, and practical applications for cloud cost estimation. The discussion covers how the calculator provides precision, clarity, and confidence for users planning and managing Azure workloads, and highlights … The post Azure Pricing Calculator: Estimate Smarter, Plan Confidently appeared first on Thomas Maurer . อ้างอิงค์ : https://www.thomasmaurer.ch/2025/10/azure-pricing-calculator-estimate-smarter-plan-confidently/

Microsoft Switzerland just launched a new website dedicated to one big topic that’s on everyone’s mind: digital sovereignty. In other words — how Swiss organizations can stay in control of their data while taking full advantage of the cloud. This can also be applied in other countries in the EMEA region. You can check it … The post How Microsoft is addressing digital sovereignty in Switzerland appeared first on Thomas Maurer . อ้างอิงค์ : https://www.thomasmaurer.ch/2025/10/how-microsoft-is-addressing-digital-sovereignty-in-switzerland/

I am thrilled to share some exciting news with you all—I am starting a new chapter in my Microsoft journey as Global Black Belt (GBB) for Sovereign Cloud! 🎉 In this role, I’ll be focusing on Microsoft sovereign cloud solutions, including hybrid cloud, multicloud, and edge computing. My mission is to work with some of … The post My New Role as EMEA Global Black Belt (GBB) for Sovereign Cloud at Microsoft appeared first on Thomas Maurer . อ้างอิงค์ : https://www.thomasmaurer.ch/2025/10/my-new-role-as-emea-global-black-belt-gbb-for-sovereign-cloud-at-microsoft/

If you’re in IT, cloud architecture, or make decisions about your organization’s technology roadmap, finding ways to modernize infrastructure while controlling cloud costs is likely high on your agenda. The latest episode of the Azure Essentials Show, featuring Thomas Maurer and Shreya Baheti, dives into just that—exploring how the Azure Hybrid Benefit for Linux enables … The post Unlock Cloud Savings for Linux VMs with the Azure Hybrid Benefit appeared first on Thomas Maurer . อ้างอิงค์ : https://www.thomasmaurer.ch/2025/09/unlock-cloud-savings-for-linux-vms-with-the-azure-hybrid-benefit/

In this episode I sit down with Thomas Bryant from Commvault to explore one of the most critical topics in modern cybersecurity: identity protection and recovery in Active Directory and Microsoft Entra. 💡Links: 🔐 What We Cover: 💡 Whether you’re an IT leader, security architect, or just passionate about protecting digital identities, this episode is … The post Protecting Identity in Active Directory & Microsoft Entra appeared first on Thomas Maurer . อ้างอิงค์ : https://www.thomasmaurer.ch/2025/09/protecting-identity-in-active-directory-microsoft-entra/

Azure has officially launched the Generally Available feature of same-region replica clusters for Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB (vCore) , enhancing high availability and disaster recovery capabilities within the same Azure region. This capability allows continuous data streaming between a primary cluster and one or more read-only replica clusters in the same region, providing improved read scalability and resilience without needing a multi-region setup. Key points about this launch include: Same-region replica clusters enable disaster recovery and read scalability by maintaining real-time data replication within a single Azure region. These replica clusters store full copies of the MongoDB data—databases, collections, and documents—and provide a separate endpoint for read operations. They can be promoted to handle write operations in case the primary cluster becomes unavailable. The feature complements existing cross-region replication, which duplicates data across geographically ...

I’m excited to share that I recently passed the AI-900 exam and earned the Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals certification! This certification validates a foundational understanding of artificial intelligence (AI) concepts and how they are implemented in Microsoft Azure. It covers key areas such as: For me, this journey was not only about achieving a … The post Passed the Microsoft AI-900 exam for Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals! 🎉 appeared first on Thomas Maurer . อ้างอิงค์ : https://www.thomasmaurer.ch/2025/08/passed-the-microsoft-ai-900-exam-for-microsoft-certified-azure-ai-fundamentals-%f0%9f%8e%89/

In this episode of the Azure Essentials Show, Thomas is joined by Ben Brauer from Azure Marketing to explore how organizations can build and scale a Generative AI Center of Excellence (CoE). As AI adoption accelerates, a dedicated CoE helps teams govern, operationalize, and continuously improve their AI initiatives across the enterprise. Watch the Episode … The post Implementing a Center of Excellence for Generative AI appeared first on Thomas Maurer . อ้างอิงค์ : https://www.thomasmaurer.ch/2025/08/implementing-a-center-of-excellence-for-generative-ai/

Are you eager to harness the power of AI while ensuring your solutions are secure, reliable, and efficient? The latest episode of the Azure Essentials Show, “Design AI Workloads with the Azure Well-Architected Framework,” is your must-watch resource. Hosted by industry expert Thomas Maurer and featuring guest Clayton Siemens, this episode dives deep into applying … The post Design AI Workloads with the Azure Well-Architected Framework appeared first on Thomas Maurer . อ้างอิงค์ : https://www.thomasmaurer.ch/2025/07/design-ai-workloads-with-the-azure-well-architected-framework/

In this episode of the Azure Essentials Show, Thomas Maurer is joined by Sergio Navar and John Downs for a discussion on the application of the Microsoft Well-Architected Framework to building Software as a Service (SaaS) solution. They explain the five pillars of the framework—Security, Cost Optimization, Reliability, Operational Excellence, and Performance Efficiency—and how these … The post Video: Build a Well-Architected SaaS Solution on Microsoft Azure appeared first on Thomas Maurer . อ้างอิงค์ : https://www.thomasmaurer.ch/2025/05/video-build-a-well-architected-saas-solution-on-microsoft-azure/

I’m incredibly excited to announce that I’ll be speaking at this year’s Windows Server Summit 2025, a free online event for all to join on April 29-30, 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone passionate about server management, connectivity, and the future of technology to learn and connect. In my session, “Modernize server management … The post Speaking at the Windows Server Summit 2025 appeared first on Thomas Maurer . อ้างอิงค์ : https://www.thomasmaurer.ch/2025/04/speaking-at-the-windows-server-summit-2025/

Azure Monitor Log Analytics has launched significant enhancements to Search Jobs , making large-scale data exploration faster, easier, and more efficient[1]. A Search Job runs asynchronous queries on large datasets in your Log Analytics workspace, including long-term retention data, splitting queries into smaller time-based segments processed in parallel for scalability over petabyte-scale data[1]. Key improvements include: A more intuitive and streamlined UI for quicker and simpler job setup. A cost estimation preview before running a job to help manage expenses. Removed limits that previously restricted result sizes and concurrency; now supporting up to 100 million records and allowing more parallel jobs. Lifted the date-range limit , so queries can cover any time span within the data retention period, with no upper bound[1]. Usage involves running a search job query in the Log Analytics workspace via the Azure portal, which creates a new "search results" tabl...

The Public Preview of Cosmos DB in Microsoft Fabric was announced in mid-2025, introducing significant new capabilities that integrate operational database workloads with Microsoft Fabric’s analytics ecosystem. Key Features and Capabilities Seamless Integration with OneLake via Automatic Mirroring Cosmos DB in Fabric automatically mirrors your operational NoSQL data to OneLake in near real-time, using the open-source Delta format. This replication is continuous—covering inserts, updates, and deletes—and requires no manual setup. It enables your OLTP data to be accessible for analytics, reporting, and data science workflows within the broader Fabric ecosystem. You can query this data with T-SQL, Spark, notebooks, and leverage Copilot-powered Power BI for real-time insights[1][3]. Advanced Vector and Full-Text Search The service supports efficient vector indexing and search, enabling similarity searches based on the semantic meaning of data through vector embeddings. It offers mu...

I had the chance to discuss network load balancing in the cloud with Kurt Jung. Join me, Thomas Maurer, as I sit down with Kurt Jung from Progress to discuss load balancing in Azure with KEMP LoadMaster. In this insightful conversation, we explore the intricacies of load balancing in Microsoft Azure, on-premises, and hybrid environments. … The post Video: Load balancing in Azure appeared first on Thomas Maurer . อ้างอิงค์ : https://www.thomasmaurer.ch/2025/04/video-load-balancing-in-azure/

Retirement of DCsv2-series Azure Virtual Machines The DCsv2-series Azure Virtual Machines are scheduled for retirement on June 30, 2026 [1][2][3]. This means that after this date, these virtual machines will no longer be available for use. Here is a summary of key points related to this retirement: Key Points Retirement Date : June 30, 2026[1][2][3]. Impact : This retirement affects anyone using DCsv2-series virtual machines, including those on Azure Kubernetes Service and Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets[1]. Migration Recommendation : Users are advised to migrate their workloads to DCdsv3-series virtual machines or consider alternatives like DCasv5/DCadsv5/ECasv5/ECadsv5 VMs, DCasv6/ECasv6 series , or Azure Confidential Container Instances (C-ACI) [1]. New Sign-Ups : Starting from July 1, 2025 , no new subscriptions will be allowed for DCsv2-series virtual machines due to capacity restrictions[1]. Ongoing Support Microsoft will continue to provide support, including SLA as...

Azure Site Recovery (ASR) has officially launched general availability support for Azure Trusted Launch virtual machines (VMs) running Linux operating systems. This means that Azure customers can now use ASR to provide disaster recovery and replication capabilities for Linux VMs secured with Trusted Launch, a feature that enhances VM security through mechanisms like Secure Boot and measured boot. Key details include: Supported Linux distributions: ASR supports Trusted Launch VMs running major Linux distributions such as Ubuntu (18.04, 20.04, 22.04, 24.04), Red Hat Enterprise Linux (various 8.x and 9.x versions), SUSE (15 SP3 to SP6 with specific kernel versions), Alma Linux (8.10, 9.4, 9.5), and Debian 12[1]. Support status: Previously, ASR support for Trusted Launch was generally available for Windows VMs, while Linux support was only in private preview. As of now, Linux Trusted Launch VM support has transitioned out of preview to general availability, providing full disaster r...

Overview of Azure Command Launcher for Java The Azure Command Launcher for Java, referred to as jaz , is a new utility designed to simplify running Java applications on Azure. It aims to optimize Java Virtual Machine (JVM) configurations specifically for cloud environments, ensuring better resource utilization and efficiency from the outset[1][2]. Key Features and Benefits Optimized JVM Configurations : jaz provides default configurations tailored for Azure deployments, addressing the common issue of suboptimal resource usage when relying on default JVM settings[2]. Advanced JVM Features : It leverages features like AppCDS and plans to support Project Leyden in the future, enhancing performance and startup times for Java applications[2]. Support for Containers and VMs : Designed to work seamlessly with containers and virtual machines, making it suitable for modern cloud-native applications[2]. Current Status As of June 2025, the Azure Command Launcher for Java is in a private...

Azure Virtual Network Manager in Azure China Azure Virtual Network Manager has reached general availability in Azure China, marking a significant milestone in enhancing network connectivity and management capabilities for customers in the region. This update was announced on June 10, 2025, and it includes features related to connectivity, security administration, and routing configuration[1]. Key Features and Benefits Connectivity Management : The Azure Virtual Network Manager allows for centralized management of network architecture, simplifying the organization and administration of virtual networks. Security Administration : Enhanced security features help protect network resources by providing better control over network security policies. Routing Configuration : Customers can configure routing settings more efficiently, ensuring optimal network performance and reliability. Availability and Impact This general availability in Azure China aligns with Microsoft's broade...

Overview of Persistent Graph Semantics in Azure Data Explorer Azure Data Explorer has introduced a new feature in public preview: Persistent Graph Semantics, also known as Persistent Graphs. This feature allows users to work with durable graph data structures that persist beyond individual queries, enhancing performance and efficiency in complex relationship-based analyses[1][3]. Key Features of Persistent Graphs Graph Models : These are stored representations of labeled property graphs (LPGs) that consist of nodes (vertices) and edges (relationships), both of which can have properties. Unlike transient graphs, graph models do not require rebuilding for each query, significantly improving performance[3]. Metadata Persistence : Graph specifications are stored in database metadata, ensuring durability and reusability[3]. Materialized Snapshots : These eliminate the need to rebuild graphs for each query, dramatically improving query performance[3]. Schema Definition : Graph models...

ใน EP นี้ของ Azure Talk – 3 Minutes คุณจะได้เรียนรู้ว่า การย้ายระบบองค์กรขึ้น Azure ให้สำเร็จ ไม่ใช่แค่ "โยน VM ขึ้นคลาวด์" เท่านั้น! Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) แนะนำแนวทาง “Adopt” ด้วย 3 เสาหลัก: Migrate ระบบแบบเดิม (Lift-and-Shift) Modernize ปรับโครงสร้างให้คลาวด์เนทีฟ Innovate สร้างแอป/บริการใหม่โดยใช้ AI, Serverless หรือ Analytics คุณจะได้เข้าใจ: ขั้นตอน 4 Step ใน CAF Migrate การเลือกใช้ทั้ง 3 แนวทางควบคู่ ตัวอย่างจริงที่ช่วยให้ระบบเสถียร ปลอดภัย และพัฒนาต่อได้เร็วขึ้น เหมาะกับทั้ง IT Admin, Architect, และคนวางแผนระบบระดับองค์กร

Azure Database for PostgreSQL - Azure Data Factory Managed Identity The Azure Database for PostgreSQL now supports managed identity for integration with Azure Data Factory , enhancing secure data integration processes. This integration leverages managed identities to authenticate connections, eliminating the need for hardcoded credentials. Key Features of Managed Identity Integration Authentication Methods : Azure Database for PostgreSQL flexible server supports various authentication methods for Azure Data Factory, including basic authentication, service principal, system-assigned managed identity, and user-assigned managed identity[2]. Managed Identity Benefits : Managed identities are automatically managed by Azure, reducing the complexity of credential management. They allow applications to access resources without explicitly handling credentials[1][4]. Azure Data Factory Capabilities : Azure Data Factory is a fully managed service designed for data integration tasks like E...

PostgreSQL 17 In-Place Upgrade on Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server Overview Azure Database for PostgreSQL flexible server now supports an in-place major version upgrade to PostgreSQL 17, currently available in public preview. This upgrade allows users to move from PostgreSQL versions 14, 15, or 16 to PostgreSQL 17 without data migration or changes to connection strings, simplifying the process for users and applications[1][3]. Key Features of the Upgrade No Data Migration Required : The upgrade process does not require moving data, which reduces complexity and downtime[4]. No Changes to Connection Strings : Applications can continue to use existing connection strings, ensuring minimal disruption[3]. In-Place Upgrade Capability : This feature is designed to minimize user and application disruption by retaining server settings and name post-upgrade[4]. How to Upgrade Users can upgrade their PostgreSQL versions using either the Azure Portal or the Azure CLI : Azu...

Summary of Azure Update and Private Endpoint Configurations Overview of Azure Update As of June 3, 2025, Microsoft Azure has made a required role assignment for private endpoint approvals generally available in Azure Machine Learning (AzureML) workspaces and/or AI Foundry hubs with managed networks[1]. This update emphasizes the need for explicit role assignments for securing private endpoint connections. Details on Private Endpoint Configurations To configure private endpoints in Azure Machine Learning, users must follow specific steps to ensure secure connections: Role Assignment : The Azure Machine Learning workspace's managed identity must have permissions to approve Private Endpoint connections on target resources. This is typically done by assigning the Azure AI Enterprise Network Connection Approver role or a custom role with similar permissions[3]. Target Resources : The Azure AI Enterprise Network Connection Approver role covers a wide range of Azure resources, in...

Summary of Long-Term Backup Retention for Azure Database for PostgreSQL – Flexible Server Long-term backup retention for Azure Database for PostgreSQL – Flexible Server is now generally available, offering enhanced capabilities for compliance, audit readiness, and data durability. This feature is part of Azure Backup, which provides a robust solution for securing data against various threats. Key Features of Long-Term Backup Retention Retention Period : Backups can be retained for up to 10 years , addressing regulatory and compliance needs that exceed the standard 35-day operational tier backup limit[2][3]. Security and Durability : Backups are encrypted and stored in a separate security domain, protecting against ransomware attacks and accidental deletion. The service also offers immutability and soft delete protection[3]. Policy-Driven Management : Users can define custom backup policies with flexible scheduling and retention rules, allowing for granular control over backup ...

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The Azure Synapse Runtime for Apache Spark 3.4 was released as generally available (GA) on November 21, 2023, succeeding Apache Spark 3.3 in Synapse Analytics. It offers performance improvements, new features, and enhanced security. Users were encouraged to upgrade from older runtimes like 3.3 to 3.4, with a recommended migration plan involving assessment of compatibility, codebase analysis, and creation of new Spark pools for testing purposes[1]. Regarding its retirement, Azure announced that the Azure Synapse Runtime for Apache Spark 3.4 will be retired in March 2026. This means support for this runtime will end at that time, and customers should plan to migrate their workloads to newer supported runtimes before this date[3][5]. In summary: Release : Apache Spark 3.4 runtime for Azure Synapse became GA in November 2023. Upgrade advice : Users should test and migrate workloads from versions 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, or 3.3 to 3.4 to benefit from improvements. End of support / Retirement :...

Azure Backup has introduced public preview support for Azure Elastic SAN, providing a fully managed solution for backing up and restoring Elastic SAN volumes. This integration enables users to take instant point-in-time backups of Elastic SAN workloads, enhancing data protection and recovery capabilities for enterprise storage in the cloud[1][2]. Azure Elastic SAN itself is a cloud-native, fully managed storage area network (SAN) service designed to deliver high throughput, low latency, and enterprise-grade block storage, suitable for both migrated on-premises SAN workloads and new cloud applications. Key features include autoscale for capacity, snapshot capabilities, private endpoint support for secure network access, and shared volumes with SCSI Persistent Reservations allowing multiple compute clients to access a volume safely and concurrently[2][3][5]. The integration of Azure Backup with Elastic SAN allows users to: Efficiently back up Elastic SAN volumes with minimal operati...

Here is a summary based on the information from the Azure Migrate update and supporting documentation: Azure Migrate Support for Premium SSD v2 Disks – General Availability Overview Enhanced Support: Azure Migrate now generally offers support for Premium SSD v2 disks as part of migration projects. This enables organizations to leverage high-performance, cost-effective storage options for migrated workloads. Premium SSD v2 Features: These disks are designed for IO-intensive enterprise workloads, providing sub-millisecond disk latencies, high IOPS, and throughput at a lower cost compared to previous generations[2]. Migration Process: Migrating to Premium SSD v2 requires using snapshots—specifically, incremental snapshots for certain disk types (like Standard HDD, Standard SSD, or Premium SSD) when targeting Premium SSD v2 or Ultra Disks. Direct conversion is not supported for all scenarios, so migration via snapshots is recommended[1][5]. Limitations: Premium SSD v2 and Ultra...

Here is a structured summary of the Generally Available: Private Subnet launch announcement and key information from the official Azure Updates page referenced (https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=492953): General Availability of Azure Private Subnet Announcement Date: May 2025[1] Feature Status: Launched (now generally available for all Azure customers) Description: The "private subnet" feature for Azure Virtual Network is now production-ready, enabling customers to create subnets with enhanced network isolation and security. Key Benefits: Enhanced Security: Private subnets help restrict outbound internet access, reducing the risk of unauthorized data exfiltration. Explicit Internet Access: VMs in a private subnet do not have default outbound internet access, requiring explicit configuration of NAT gateways or other routes for connectivity[5]. Greater Control: Organizations gain more granular management over their Azure VM network traffic, allowing them t...

Summary of Azure Load Testing Updates Managed Identity Support Azure Load Testing now supports managed identity-based authentication flows , which allows users to securely simulate authentication requests without using passwords or keys. This feature is generally available and enables more secure authentication methods for load testing scenarios[4][5]. Key Features: Security : Managed identities provide a secure way to authenticate without exposing credentials, aligning with Azure's security initiatives[3][5]. Ease of Use : The feature simplifies the setup of load tests by allowing users to select managed identities directly in their test configurations[3]. Flexibility : It supports both system-assigned and user-assigned managed identities, giving users flexibility in managing access permissions[1][3]. Update on Azure Load Testing As of the latest updates, Azure Load Testing has enhanced its capabilities to support advanced authentication flows, ensuring that load tests ...

Certainly! Here’s a concise, expert summary of the recent launch and Microsoft Update for Change Streams for Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB (vCore) . Overview Feature Launch: Change Streams for Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB (vCore) is now generally available (GA)[1][3][5]. Purpose: Enables applications to react instantly to data changes in the vCore-based Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB. Benefits: Supports real-time scenarios such as live dashboards, alert systems, and reactive applications by streaming database changes directly to your app[2][3][5]. Key Features and Details Real-Time Data Streaming: Change streams allow your application to subscribe to database changes, eliminating the need for continuous polling[2]. Cluster Support: Currently supported for single-shard clusters; multi-shard cluster support is in development[2]. Limits: Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB (vCore) enforces a 400 MB limit on change streams; a support request is required to increase this limit[2]. Mana...

Retirement of Azure Regions in China Microsoft Azure operated by 21Vianet is planning significant changes to its regional infrastructure in China. Specifically, the China North 1 and China East 1 regions are scheduled for retirement. Key Points About the Retirement Retirement Date : Both China North 1 and China East 1 regions will be retired on July 1, 2026 [1]. Impact : Customers with services in these regions will experience disruptions if they do not migrate their services to other regions by the retirement date[1]. Recommended Action : Microsoft advises customers to migrate their services to alternative regions, such as China North 3 , to avoid service disruptions. Additional Service Updates Beyond the region retirement, there are other service updates relevant to Azure in China: Azure Batch Service Retirement : The Azure Batch service will also be retired on March 31, 2026 , in regions like India West , China North 1 , and China East 1 , due to regional constraints...

Overview of Azure Container Apps Serverless GPUs with Azure AI Foundry Models Azure has announced a public preview for Azure Container Apps serverless GPUs, which now support Azure AI Foundry models. This integration allows users to deploy ready-to-use AI models directly during container app creation, providing flexibility and efficiency in AI application development. Key Features Azure AI Foundry Models Support : Azure Container Apps now supports deploying Azure AI Foundry models, allowing users to integrate these models during app creation for efficient AI workflows[1][3]. Serverless GPUs : These GPUs enable automatic scaling, optimized cold start, and per-second billing. Users only pay for the GPU compute they use, and the feature scales down to zero when not in use[2][4]. Benefits for AI Development : Serverless GPUs accelerate AI development by focusing on core AI code rather than infrastructure management. This feature provides a middle layer between Azure AI Model Catalog...

Availability of Azure Premium SSD v2 and Ultra Disk in Indonesia Central Azure has expanded its storage offerings by making Premium SSD v2 and Ultra Disk available in the Indonesia Central region. This move enhances the storage options for users in this region, providing them with more choices for their workloads[4]. Key Features of Premium SSD v2 Performance : Offers a baseline performance of 3,000 IOPS and 125 MB/s for any disk size without additional cost[2]. Workloads : Suitable for IO-intensive enterprise workloads such as SQL, Oracle, MariaDB, SAP, Cassandra, and MongoDB[1]. Sector Size : Supports both 4K and 512E sector sizes, making it compatible with a wide range of applications[1]. Key Features of Ultra Disk Availability : Requires specific VM sizes and regions to ensure compatibility. It is now available in regions like Indonesia Central with two availability zones[3]. Redundancy : In regions without multiple availability zones, VMs must be deployed without in...

Calling all Azure Local (formerly Azure Stack HCI) users!  Take this 10-minute survey to give us your thoughts on running AKS Arc (Azure Kubernetes Service enabled by Azure Arc) on Azure Local for a chance to win one out of three (3) $250 USD virtual gift cards! Previous Kubernetes experience is NOT required—we’re looking for … The post Survey: Azure Local (formerly Azure Stack HCI) users!  appeared first on Thomas Maurer . อ้างอิงค์ : https://www.thomasmaurer.ch/2025/01/survey-azure-local-formerly-azure-stack-hci-users/

Calling all Azure Local (formerly Azure Stack HCI) users!  Take this 10-minute survey to give us your thoughts on running AKS Arc (Azure Kubernetes Service enabled by Azure Arc) on Azure Local for a chance to win one out of three (3) $250 USD virtual gift cards! Previous Kubernetes experience is NOT required—we’re looking for … The post Survey: Azure Local (formerly Azure Stack HCI) users!  appeared first on Thomas Maurer . อ้างอิงค์ : https://www.thomasmaurer.ch/2025/01/survey-azure-local-formerly-azure-stack-hci-users/

In this video, Thomas Maurer sits down with Thomas Bryant from Commvault to explore the capabilities of Commvault Cloud Rewind. Learn how to efficiently recover your Azure cloud environment and ensure the safety and integrity of your data. Whether you’re facing accidental deletions, cyber-attacks, data corruption, or other cloud-related challenges, this discussion provides valuable insights … The post Recover your Azure cloud environment with Cloud Rewind appeared first on Thomas Maurer . อ้างอิงค์ : https://www.thomasmaurer.ch/2025/03/recover-your-azure-cloud-environment-with-cloud-rewind/

Calling all Azure Local (formerly Azure Stack HCI) users!  Take this 10-minute survey to give us your thoughts on running AKS Arc (Azure Kubernetes Service enabled by Azure Arc) on Azure Local for a chance to win one out of three (3) $250 USD virtual gift cards! Previous Kubernetes experience is NOT required—we’re looking for … The post Survey: Azure Local (formerly Azure Stack HCI) users!  appeared first on Thomas Maurer . อ้างอิงค์ : https://www.thomasmaurer.ch/2025/01/survey-azure-local-formerly-azure-stack-hci-users/

The Docker Compose feature in Azure App Service will be officially retired on March 31, 2027. Users currently deploying and managing multi-container applications with Docker Compose are advised to transition to the newer Sidecar feature before this date[1][2][3]. The Sidecar feature, now generally available, is designed to replace Docker Compose by offering a more modern and streamlined approach to building and managing multi-container apps on Azure App Service. Key advantages of Sidecar over Docker Compose include: Simplified configuration for deploying multi-container applications. Full integration with the Azure portal, allowing individual container monitoring, management, and log viewing. Native compatibility with Azure App Service capabilities such as Virtual Network (VNet) integration and Managed Identity, which provide enhanced security and architectural flexibility[1]. Microsoft recommends using deployment slots during migration to test Sidecar configurations safely in ...