# Azure Governance âď¸ & Management đ¨
- by ShannonHicksAs Azure evolves, certain features are deprecated to streamline services and improve security and performance. One such upcoming change is the deprecation of the Docker Content Trust (DCT) feature in Azure Container Registry (ACR) which is ongoing over a three-year […]
- by JaspreetKaurARG GET/LIST API delivers 10X higher throttling quotas to callers compared to ARG query unlocking a more scalable, resilient way to perform resource lookups in Azure. ARG GET/LIST API is a new platform capability within Azure Resource Graph that provides […]
- by jodibooneRecap: Azure Governance @ Ignite 2025 Azure governance is thrilled to be back at ignite this year with some exciting updates. In this blog we will be sharing highlights from the session, overviews on new releases, and links on how […]
- by rochakmIn todayâs cloud-first world, resilience isnât optionalâitâs mission-critical. The next phase of cloud operations is about simplifying workflows, enhancing control, and removing friction from daily work. At Microsoft Ignite 2025, Azure is redefining resiliency with expanded capabilities to include Infrastructure Resiliency, […]
- by riteshkiniIn todayâs cloud-first world, optimization is no longer a luxuryâitâs a strategic imperative. As IT professionals and developers navigate increasingly complex environments, the need to reduce costs, improve sustainability, and accelerate decision-making has never been more urgent. Â At Ignite […]
- by mutemwamashekeBackground: Azure Machine Configuration remains committed to enabling greater security and simplicity in at-scale server management for all Azure customers. Machine Configuration (previously known as Azure Policy Guest Configuration) enables both built-in and custom configuration as code allowing you to […]
- by Fernando_VasconcellosThis curated series of modules is designed to equip technical and business decision-makers, including IT, developers, engineers, AI engineers, administrators, solution architects, business analysts, and technology managers, with the practical knowledge and guidance needed to make cost-conscious decisions at every […]
- by BrunoGabrielliHello AMBA-ALZ customers, after some time since our last Time for new exciting news about AMBA-ALZ pattern! blog post it again time for some exciting news. We are very thrilled to share that in September 2025 we were able to reach […]
# Azure Infrastructure đď¸
- by ali_sheriffAs a leader in cloud infrastructure, Microsoft ensures that Azureâs IaaS customers always have access to the latest hardware. Our goal is to consistently deliver technology to support business critical workloads with world class efficiency, reliability, and security. Customers benefit from cutting-edge performance enhancements and features, helping them to future proof their […]
- by nehatiwari1994Over the past several years of working with large enterprises, a clear pattern has emerged in conversations about modernizing backup infrastructure. Teams managing large onâpremises estates often using Commvault, NetBackup, Veeam, or similar platforms are reaching an inflection point. The […]
- by ravishaIn this post, Iâll share my perspective on designing cloud architectures for near-zero downtime. Weâll explore how adopting multi-region strategies and other best practices can dramatically improve reliability. The discussion will be technically and architecturally driven covering key decisions around […]
- by ravimodiWhy observability matters for generative AI Generative AI systems operate in complex and dynamic environments. Without systematic evaluation and monitoring, these systems can produce outputs that are factually incorrect, irrelevant, biased, unsafe, or vulnerable to misuse. Observability helps teams understand […]
- by SoumyaShet05Introduction: When an Azure subscription is shifted between directories (Azure AD tenants), the Azure Container Registry (ACR) cannot be directly transferred in its current state. This blog outlines the necessary steps to transition the ACR from one tenant to another […]
- by Sean_WhalenIn the next major step in our AI Infrastructure evolution, last week we introduced Maia 200, a breakthrough inference accelerator engineered to dramatically improve the economics of AI token generation. Microsoft engineering leaders will be showcasing our latest silicon innovation […]
- by sdigheMaia 200 is a breakthrough inference architecture engineered to dramatically shift the economics of large-scale token generation. As Microsoftâs first silicon and system platform optimized specifically for AI inference, Maia 200 is built for modern reasoning and large language models, delivering the most efficient performance per dollar of any inference system deployed in Azure and represents the highest performance […]
- by Alistair_SpeirsEvery Copilot prompt or Microsoft Teams call runs on infrastructure most users never see. Behind these experiences across general purpose compute and AI is a purpose-built, end-to-end hardware and software system engineered specifically for modern AI workloads. Microsoftâs investment in […]
# Azure Network Securityđ
- by JdasariThe holiday season continues to be one of the most demanding periods for online businesses. Traffic surges, higher transaction volumes, and user expectations for seamless digital experiences all converge, making reliability a non-negotiable requirement. For attackers, this same period presents […]
- by SaleemBseeuIntroduction Azure provides infrastructure-level DDoS protection by default to protect Azureâs own platform and services. However, this protection does not extend to customer workloads or non-Microsoft managed resources like Application Gateway, Azure Firewall, or virtual machines with public IPs. To […]
- by saikishorIntroduction Zero Trust has emerged as the defining security ethos of the modern enterprise. It is guided by a simple but powerful principle: âNever trust, always verify.â This principle is more relevant now than ever as cyberattacks continue to trend […]
- by yuvalperyPlease subscribe to this blog as we will be updating the suggested rules as new attack permutations are found. Â On December 3, 2025, the React team disclosed a critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in React Server Components (RSC), […]
- by saikishorToday, Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks can strike as soon as public connectivity is enabled, highlighting their widespread prevalence. Factors such as easily accessible botnets, the explosion of IoT devices, and the growth of API-driven workloads, e-commerce platforms, and […]
- by aarontsang Overview Azure Bastion provides secure RDP and SSH access to Azure virtual machines directly via the Azure portal or via the native SSH/RDP client already installed on your local computer. Previously, Bastion supported Entra ID authentication (formerly AAD) for […]
- by andrewmathuWe are pleased to announce the General Availability (GA) of the JavaScript Challenge feature for Azure Web Application Firewall (WAF) on Azure Front Door. This capability equips organizations with a seamless, invisible anti-bot verification layer that distinguishes legitimate users from […]
- by surenjamiyanaaBackground Azure Firewall helps secure your network by filtering traffic and enforcing policies for your workloads and applications. DNS Proxy, a key capability in Azure Firewall, enables the firewall to act as a DNS forwarder for DNS traffic. Today, weâre […]
# Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) đĽď¸
- by Rinku_DalwaniUDP support over Private Link for Azure Virtual Desktop is now generally available. This release enables a direct, highâperformance, UDPâbased RDP connection between AVD session hosts and clients over Azure Private Link using RDP Shortpath for managed networks. This capability […]
- by Ron_ColemanToday Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) is now available in the USGov Texas region of Azure Government, providing customers with an additional region for deploying secure and flexible virtual desktop environments that support a broad range of mission needs. Key benefits With this regional expansion, customers can now: […]
- by TomHickling Editor's Note: This post was last updated on January 21, 2026. At Microsoft, we understand customers need a desktop service that is reliable and resilient. Thatâs why weâve made service resilience a core architectural design principle within the Azure […]
- by SteveDMSFTAzure Virtual Desktop is a secured, cloud-based virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) service that enables organizations to deliver Windows desktops and applications to users. Originally launched in 2019, Azure Virtual Desktop has evolved rapidly to meet the changing needs of modern […]
- by ivaylo_ivanovWindows 10 reaches end of support on October 14, 2025. A great place to learn about all the Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) options is in our blog post, When to use Windows 10 Extended Security Updates. In this […]
- by Ron_ColemanAzure Virtual Desktop continues to evolve with features that simplify deployment and management of session hosts for our customers. Today, weâre excited to announce the public preview of Ephemeral OS disk support, the latest milestone in our Enhanced Host Pool […]
- by Ron_ColemanWeâre pleased to announce that the Azure Virtual Desktop metadata database is now available in the Korea Central region. This release is part of our ongoing global expansion, following our rollout earlier this year in Southeast Asia. By extending regional […]
- by Rinku_DalwaniWe are excited to announce the public preview of Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) Multipath for Azure Virtual Desktop. This new feature is designed to enhance remote desktop connectivity and reliability without requiring configuration changes from IT admins and users. By […]