# 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 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 […]
- by sauravtyagiAudience: Platform Engineering, Cloud Architects, Security Teams, and Developer Leads Purpose: A practical, opinionated guide to plan, implement, and scale Microsoft Dev Boxâcovering decisions, tradeâoffs, and best practices for realâworld enterprise adoption. Why This Guide Exists Developer onboarding and environment […]
- by TerryGrunzkeIntroduction As datacenters scale to support modern digital life, so does the challenge of keeping memory reliable. Even very rare DRAM faults can translate into an unacceptable number of uncorrectable or silent errors at scale, making robust error correction (ECC) […]
- by sbalajiWhen managing Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters at scale, the ability to create multiple node pools in parallel can significantly reduce provisioning time. In this article, I'll share my journey troubleshooting and resolving node pool creation bottlenecks when using Crossplane […]
- by LeoaspauzaIntroduction: Why embodied carbon in cloud hardware matters At Microsoft, 97% of our greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions fall under the Scope 3 category, with the majority originating in our supply chain. Information and communication technology (ICT) hardware within our datacenters (e.g. servers) is a significant contributor to our supply chain emissions, making it essential […]
- by JohnGruszczykTackling Fragmentation in AI Drug Discovery In modern drug discovery, scientists often grapple with fragmented workflows that hinder innovation. Critical tasks, such as hypothesis generation, molecular design, and multidimensional data analysis, are often performed in silos using disparate tools, making […]
- by srhulsusWhy SAP on Azure Matters: Azure gives SAP systems the performance, stability, and global reach they need. It also includes built-in tools for analytics, AI, governance, and security, which are all essential for modern businesses. Microsoftâs documentation on SAP workloads […]
# Azure Network Securityđ
- 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 […]
- by ShabazShaikThis blog is written in collaboration with @GustavoModena Introduction Azure Firewall is a cloud-native and intelligent network firewall security service that provides best of breed threat protection for your cloud workloads running in Azure. Itâs a fully stateful firewall as […]
- by SaleemBseeuIntroduction Azure Application Gateway Web Application Firewall (WAF) now supports custom HTTP status codes and custom response bodies for blocked requests. This Public Preview feature gives you more control over user experience and client-side handling, aligning with capabilities already available […]
- by andrewmathuWe are excited to announce the General Availability (GA) of the Azure Web Application Firewall (WAF) CAPTCHA challenge for Azure Front Door, empowering customers to better defend their web applications against automated bot attacks while ensuring legitimate users can still […]
# Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) đĽď¸
- 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 […]
- by JimMoyleWe're excited to announce the general availability of two enhancements to App attach in Azure Virtual Desktop: Support for Microsoft Application Virtualization (App-V) packages, and integration with leading third-party application delivery platforms Liquidware, Numecent, and Omnissa. App attach is a […]
- by femi_adebayoWe are thrilled to announce the general availability of a new Azure Virtual Desktop capability that allows multiple personal desktops to be assigned to a single user within one host pool. This update, previously in public preview, improves upon the […]