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azure: [In preview] Public Preview: Snapshot backup for SQL Server in Azure VMs

Azure Updates

2026-06-02

Azure Backup now supports snapshot-based backup for SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines in public preview. It uses Azure disk snapshots with native SQL transaction log backups to provide near-instant, low-impact full backups for large SQL databases.

devops+ai: 🔥Designing Specialized Agents - Model Selection, Tool Scoping, and Output Contracts🔥

Let's do DevOps

2026-06-02

The article frames specialized agents as being given a limited toolbox and clear instructions. It points to three design areas: choosing the model, scoping the tools it can use, and defining output contracts.

azure: Retirement: Azure VMware Solution AV36 node End of Support on September 30, 2027

Azure Updates

2026-06-02

Microsoft says the Azure VMware Solution AV36 node will reach end of support on September 30, 2027, because Broadcom will end support for the current AV36 VCF version on that date. AV36 is also not compatible with VMware Cloud Foundation 9.

k8s: From Kubernetes Dashboard to Headlamp: Understanding the Transition

Kubernetes Official Blog

2026-06-01

Kubernetes Dashboard has been archived, and this post explains how Headlamp maps to Dashboard workflows while adding multi-cluster support, application-centric views, plugins, and flexible deployment options. It also notes that a step-by-step migration guide will follow.

github: Evaluation models in auto for individual plans

GitHub

2026-06-01

GitHub Copilot now includes evaluation models for individual non-enterprise users, and these models may be selected by Copilot auto model selection. Users can disable evaluation-model usage in Copilot.

github: Updates to GitHub Copilot billing and plans

GitHub

2026-06-01

GitHub Copilot now uses usage-based billing for all users. Copilot code review also consumes GitHub Actions minutes, in addition to GitHub billing.

azure: [Launched] Generally Available: Azure Functions Support for Node.js 24

Azure Updates

2026-06-01

Azure Functions now supports Node.js 24 in general availability. Apps can be developed locally with Node.js 24 and deployed to supported Azure Functions plans on Linux and Windows, including Flex Consumption.