[In preview] Public Preview: Remote Model Context Protocol (MCP) support in Azure Functions

Model Context Protocol (MCP) is a way for apps to provide capabilities and context to a large language model. A key feature of MCP is the ability to define tools that AI agents can leverage to accomplish whatever tasks they’ve been given. MCP servers can Source: Microsoft Azure[…]

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[In development] Private Preview: Azure Backup for AKS Now Supports Azure File Share-based Persistent Volumes

We’re excited to announce the Private Preview of Azure Backup for AKS with support for Azure file share-based Persistent Volumes! With this new capability, customers can now enable snapshot-based backups for AKS applications using both Azure Disks and Azu Source: Microsoft Azure – aggiornamenti

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Retirement: HELM chart-based onboarding workflow for the Azure Monitor Container Insights agent is retiring on October 1, 2025

Starting October 1, 2025, the HELM chart-based onboarding workflow for the Container Insights agent will be retired. To ensure your clusters are secure and running smoothly, please migrate to Azure Arc Kubernetes Container Insights Extension by October 1, Source: Microsoft Azure – aggiornamenti

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Retirement: Azure Functions – Durable Functions support for Netherite will end on March 31, 2028

Netherite, one of several backend providers supported by Durable Functions, will no longer be supported after March 31, 2028. For function apps that need the higher throughput benefits previously offered by Netherite, it is recommended that you start eva Source: Microsoft Azure – aggiornamenti

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[Launched] Generally Available: Microsoft Azure Available from New Azure for U.S. Government Secret Cloud Region in the US

A new Azure for U.S. Government Secret cloud region is now generally available. With multiple geographically separate regions, Azure for U.S. Government Secret provides customers with multiple options for data residency, continuity of operations, and res Source: Microsoft Azure – aggiornamenti

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[Launched] Generally Available: Support for Managed Identity based authentication flows in Azure Load Testing

Azure Load Testing now supports simulating managed identity based authentication flows in load tests. As you transition to more secure authentication methods like managed identities, this capability ensures that you can seamlessly and effectively run load Source: Microsoft Azure – aggiornamenti

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Retirement: Support for Python 3.9 ends on October 31, 2025 – upgrade your Azure Functions apps to Python 3.11

In alignment with the end of community support, on October 31, 2025, support for Python 3.9 in Azure Functions will end. Your apps that are hosted on Functions will continue to run, but security updates and performance optimizations will no longer be avai Source: Microsoft Azure – aggiornamenti

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[In preview] Public Preview: Managed Identity for Azure Red Hat OpenShift

Azure Red Hat OpenShift introduces managed identity and workload identity in public preview as a secure alternative to Service Principals. This feature offers short-term credentials with minimal permissions, reducing operational burden and enhancing secur Source: Microsoft Azure – aggiornamenti

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[Launched] Generally Available: Azure Bastion Developer now in 36 public regions

Previously available in 6 limited regions, Azure Bastion Developer has now expanded to a total of 36 public regions with support for more regions coming soon. Bastion Developer provides secure-by-default RDP/SSH connectivity to VMs without the need for a Source: Microsoft Azure – aggiornamenti

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[Launched] Generally Available: Azure Front Door capturing request header, response header, and request query string values as server variables

Azure Front Door introduced Capture URL path segment in server variable last year. We are now making further enhancements by adding capturing request and response header values and a particular request query string value as server variables for use in the Source: Microsoft Azure – aggiornamenti

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