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azure: [In preview] Public Preview: AKS on bare metal now on Ubuntu

Azure Updates

2026-10-06

Azure has a public preview for running AKS on bare metal using Ubuntu, aimed at on-premises Kubernetes deployments without a virtualization layer. The update highlights support for local control of hardware and software, with a focus on AI workloads.

visualstudio: What Would You Build in Azure If You Didn’t Have to Ask for a Budget First?

Visual Studio Blog

2026-10-06

The post says eligible Visual Studio subscribers may already have access to a personal Azure sandbox, making it easier to try .NET apps, serverless, containers, proofs of concept, or unfamiliar Azure services without requesting a budget first.

azure: [In preview] Public Preview: Azure HorizonDB expands to additional regions

Azure Updates

2026-10-05

Azure HorizonDB is now available in additional Azure regions in public preview. The expansion gives users more deployment options for PostgreSQL workloads closer to applications and users.

azure: [In preview] Public Preview: IPv6 Support for Application Gateway WAF

Azure Updates

2026-10-05

Azure Application Gateway WAF now supports inspection and enforcement for IPv6 traffic in Public Preview. This adds IPv6 support to the web application firewall layer.

commandline: Azure Content Understanding: Building on lessons from a decade of Document Intelligence

Microsoft Command Line Blog

2026-10-02

Microsoft reflects on a decade of document understanding work and how those lessons inform Azure Content Understanding. The piece emphasizes limits of LLMs in document reading and the importance of handling edge cases with confidence, grounding, and reasoning.

azure: Retirement: DCsv3 and DCdsv3-series Azure Virtual Machines will be retired on October 31, 2029

Azure Updates

2026-10-01

DCsv3 and DCdsv3-series Azure Linux, Windows, and Dedicated Host virtual machines will be retired on October 31, 2029. After that date, they will no longer be available for use or purchase, so workloads should be migrated before then.

September (6)

azure: [In preview] Public Preview: SQL performance monitoring for SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines

Azure Updates

2026-09-30

Microsoft has released a public preview of Microsoft-managed performance monitoring for SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines. It lets you monitor SQL Server on Azure VMs without creating custom collection scripts or manually correlating telemetry.

azure: Retirement: NVv3-series Azure Virtual Machines

Azure Updates

2026-09-30

Microsoft Azure retired several NVv3-series virtual machine sizes on September 30, 2026. Any remaining NVv3-series VMs are also being retired.

azure: Retirement: NVv4-series Azure Virtual Machines

Azure Updates

2026-09-30

Azure retired the NVv4-series VM sizes listed in the update, effective September 30, 2026. The retirement includes Standard_NV4as_v4 through Standard_NV32ahs_v4 variants.

azure: [In preview] Public Preview: Ubuntu 26.04 support in AKS

Azure Updates

2026-09-30

AKS now has public preview support for Ubuntu 26.04 node pools through a new Ubuntu2604 OS SKU based on Ubuntu Minimal. The update is intended to help teams move with Ubuntu LTS releases while addressing package footprint, security, and compatibility concerns.

azure: Announcing: Azure canvases for GitHub Copilot

Azure Updates

2026-09-30

Azure canvases for GitHub Copilot are interactive shared workspaces that surface Azure tools, dashboards, and guided workflows alongside Copilot conversations. The update highlights using them to explore Azure resources, analyze costs, and build hosted skills.

azure: Retirement: Dv3, Dsv3, Ev3, and Esv3 Azure VMs

Azure Updates

2026-09-30

Microsoft announced retirement of the Dv3, Dsv3, Ev3, and Esv3 Azure VM series in public cloud regions. These VM families will reach end-of-life on November 15, 2029.