Generative AI for Developers: Exploring New Tools and APIs in Azure OpenAI Service
At 2023 Microsoft Build, we're excited to unveil groundbreaking new features for Azure OpenAI Service that will help you integrate your AI with your data and systems, allowing you to create never-before-seen innovations. You now can use your own data, add plugins, leverage a provisioned throughput model, updates to quotas, and configurable content filters. Learn more.
Enhancing Azure Private DNS Resiliency with Internet Fallback
Is your Azure environment prone to DNS resolution hiccups, especially when leveraging Private Link and multiple virtual networks? Dive into our latest blog post, "Enhancing Azure Private DNS Resiliency with Internet Fallback," and discover how to eliminate those frustrating NXDOMAIN errors and ensure seamless application availability. I break down the common challenges faced in complex Azure setups, including isolated Private DNS zones and hybrid environments, and reveal how the new internet fallback feature acts as a vital safety net. Learn how this powerful tool automatically switches to public DNS resolution when private resolution fails, minimizing downtime and simplifying management. Our tutorial walks you through the easy steps to enable internet fallback, empowering you to fortify your Azure networks and enhance application resilience. Whether you're dealing with multi-tenant deployments or intricate service dependencies, this feature is your key to uninterrupted connectivity. Don't let DNS resolution issues disrupt your operations. Read the full article to learn how to implement Azure Private DNS internet fallback and ensure your applications stay online, no matter what.Announcing the public preview of URI schemes with the Remote Desktop client
Today we’re very excited to announce the public preview of Uniform Resource Identifier (URI) schemes with the Remote Desktop client for Azure Virtual Desktop! This new feature allows you to subscribe to a workspace or connect to a particular desktop or Remote App via two URI schemes, ms-avd and ms-rd, and allows for fast and efficient end user connection to Azure Virtual Desktop resources.
Azure virtual network terminal access point (TAP) public preview announcement
What is virtual network TAP? Virtual network TAP allows customers continuously stream virtual machine network traffic to a network packet collector or analytics tool. Many security and performance monitoring tools rely on packet-level insights that are difficult to access in cloud environments. Virtual network TAP bridges this gap by integrating with our industry partners to offer: Enhanced security and threat detection: Security teams can inspect full packet data in real-time to detect and respond to potential threats. Performance monitoring and troubleshooting: Operations teams can analyze live traffic patterns to identify bottlenecks, troubleshoot latency issues, and optimize application performance. Regulatory compliance: Organizations subject to compliance frameworks such as Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) can use virtual network TAP to capture network activity for auditing and forensic investigations. Why use virtual network TAP? Unlike traditional packet capture solutions that require deploying additional agents or network appliances, virtual network TAP leverages Azure's native infrastructure to enable seamless traffic mirroring without complex configurations and without impacting the performance of the virtual machine. A key advantage is that mirrored traffic does not count towards virtual machine’s network limits, ensuring complete visibility without compromising application performance. Additionally, virtual network TAP supports all Azure virtual machine SKU. Deploying virtual network TAP The portal is a convenient way to get started with Azure virtual network TAP. However, if you have a lot of Azure resources and want to automate the setup you may want to use a PowerShell, CLI, or REST API. Add a TAP configuration on a network interface that is attached to a virtual machine deployed in your virtual network. The destination is a virtual network IP address in the same virtual network as the monitored network interface or a peered virtual network. The collector solution for virtual network TAP can be deployed behind an Azure Internal Load balancer for high availability. You can use the same virtual network TAP resource to aggregate traffic from multiple network interfaces in the same or different subscriptions. If the monitored network interfaces are in different subscriptions, the subscriptions must be associated to the same Microsoft Entra tenant. Additionally, the monitored network interfaces and the destination endpoint for aggregating the TAP traffic can be in peered virtual networks in the same region. Partnering with industry leaders to enhance network monitoring in Azure To maximize the value of virtual network TAP, we are proud to collaborate with industry-leading security and network visibility partners. Our partners provide deep packet inspection, analytics, threat detection, and monitoring solutions that seamlessly integrate with virtual network TAP: Network packet brokers Partner Product Gigamon GigaVUE Cloud Suite for Azure Keysight CloudLens Security analytics, network/application performance management Partner Product Darktrace Darktrace /NETWORK Netscout Omnis Cyber Intelligence NDR Corelight Corelight Open NDR Platform LinkShadow LinkShadow NDR Fortinet FortiNDR Cloud FortiGate VM cPacket cPacket Cloud Suite TrendMicro Trend Vision One™ Network Security Extrahop RevealX Bitdefender GravityZone Extended Detection and Response for Network eSentire eSentire MDR Vectra Vectra NDR AttackFence AttackFence NDR Arista Networks Arista NDR See our partner blogs: Bitdefender + Microsoft Virtual Network TAP: Deepening Visibility, Strengthening Security Streamline Traffic Mirroring in the Cloud with Azure Virtual Network Terminal Access Point (TAP) and Keysight Visibility | Keysight Blogs eSentire | Unlocking New Possibilities for Network Monitoring and… LinkShadow Unified Identity, Data, and Network Platform Integrated with Microsoft Virtual Network TAP Extrahop and Microsoft Extend Coverage for Azure Workloads Resources | Announcing cPacket Partnership with Azure virtual network terminal access point (TAP) Gain Network Traffic Visibility with FortiGate and Azure virtual network TAP Get started with virtual network TAP To learn more and get started, visit our website. We look forward to seeing how you leverage virtual network TAP to enhance security, performance, and compliance in your cloud environment. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to refine and expand on our feature set!
Moving Email Traffic from Exchange to Azure Communication Services
This article describes the important steps and considerations for transitioning from Exchange Online or other on-premises solutions to the Azure Communication Services email platform. It is also relevant for customers migrating from other mail solutions, whether on-premises or hybrid, to Azure Communication Services.Security Review for Microsoft Edge version 137
We have reviewed the new settings in Microsoft Edge version 137 and determined that there are no additional security settings that require enforcement. The Microsoft Edge version 128 security baseline continues to be our recommended configuration which can be downloaded from the Microsoft Security Compliance Toolkit. Microsoft Edge version 137 introduced 5 new Computer and User settings, we have included a spreadsheet listing the new settings to make it easier for you to find. As a friendly reminder, all available settings for Microsoft Edge are documented here, and all available settings for Microsoft Edge Update are documented here. Please continue to give us feedback through the Security Baselines Discussion site or this post.Introducing the Data-Bound Reference Layer in Azure Maps Visual for Power BI
The Data-Bound Reference Layer in Azure Maps for Power BI elevates map-based reporting by allowing users to visually explore, understand, and act on their data. This feature enables new possibilities for data analysts, business leaders, and decision-makers reliant on spatial insights.
Migration planning of MySQL workloads using Azure Migrate
In our endeavor to increase coverage of OSS workloads in Azure Migrate, we are announcing discovery and modernization assessment of MySQL databases running on Windows and Linux servers. Customers previously had limited visibility into their MySQL workloads and often received generalized VM lift-and-shift recommendations. With this new capability, customers can now accurately identify their MySQL workloads and assess them for right-sizing into Azure Database for MySQL. MySQL workloads are a cornerstone of the LAMP stack, powering countless web applications with their reliability, performance, and ease of use. As businesses grow, the need for scalable and efficient database solutions becomes paramount. This is where Azure Database for MySQL comes into play. Migrating from on-premises to Azure Database for MySQL offers numerous benefits, including effortless scalability, cost efficiency, enhanced performance, robust security, high availability, and seamless integration with other Azure services. As a fully managed Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS), it simplifies database management, allowing businesses to focus on innovation and growth. What is Azure Migrate? Azure Migrate serves as a comprehensive hub designed to simplify the migration journey of on-premises infrastructure, including servers, databases, and web applications, to Azure Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) and Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) targets at scale. It provides a unified platform with a suite of tools and features to help you identify the best migration path, assess Azure readiness, estimate the cost of hosting workloads on Azure, and execute the migration with minimal downtime and risk. Key features of the MySQL Discovery and Assessment in Azure Migrate The new MySQL Discovery and Assessment feature in Azure Migrate (Preview) introduces several powerful capabilities: Discover MySQL database instances: The tool allows you to discover MySQL instances within your environment efficiently. By identifying critical attributes of these instances, it lays the foundation for a thorough assessment and a strategic migration plan. Assessment for Azure readiness: The feature evaluates the readiness of your MySQL database instances to migrate to Azure Database for MySQL – Flexible Server. This assessment considers several factors, including compatibility and performance metrics, to ensure a smooth transition. SKU recommendations: Based on the discovered data, the tool recommends the optimal compute and storage configuration for hosting MySQL workloads on Azure Database for MySQL. Furthermore, it provides insights into the associated costs, enabling better financial planning. How to get started? To begin using the MySQL Discovery and Assessment feature in Azure Migrate, follow this five-step onboarding process: Create an Azure Migrate Project: Initiate your migration journey by setting up a project in the Azure portal. Configure the Azure Migrate Appliance: Use a Windows-based appliance to discover the inventory of servers and provide guest credentials for discovering the workloads and MySQL credentials to fetch database instances and their attributes. Review Discovered Inventory: Examine the detailed attributes of the discovered MySQL instances. Create an Assessment: Evaluate the readiness and get detailed recommendations for migration to Azure Database for MySQL. For a detailed step-by-step guidance check out the documentation for discovery and assessment tutorials. Documentation: Discover MySQL databases running in your datacenter Assess MySQL database instances for migration to Azure Database for MySQL Share your feedback! In summary, the MySQL Discovery and Assessment feature in Azure Migrate enables you to effortlessly discover, assess, and plan your MySQL database migrations to Azure. Try the feature out in public preview and fast-track your migration journey! If you have any queries, feedback or suggestions, please let us know by leaving a comment below or by directly contacting us at [email protected]. We are eager to hear your feedback and support you on your journey to Azure.
