The Azure Podcast

<p>Final Episode of the Azure Podcast: A Journey of 12 Years</p> <p><span>In this special final episode of the Azure Podcast, hosts Cale, Evan, Sujit, Russell, Cynthia, and Kendall come together to reflect on the incredible journey of the podcast over the past 12 years. They share personal anecdotes, discuss the evolution of Azure services, and reminisce about the early days of podcasting. Key highlights include:</span></p> <p><img src="http://azpodcast.azurewebsites.net/image.axd?picture=%2f2025%2f06%2ffinalepisode.png" alt="" width="95%" height="95%" /></p> <p><span><em>Origins and Growth</em>: Cale and Sujit recount how the podcast started in 2013 to keep up with the rapidly expanding Azure services.</span></p> <p><span><em>Technical Challenges</em>: The hosts discuss the technical challenges faced in the early days, including using Skype for recording and the evolution of podcasting platforms.</span></p> <p><span><em>Guest Contributions</em>: Evan and Sujit highlight the transition from hosts discussing topics to inviting guests, starting with Ryan Barry in episode 18.</span></p> <p><span><em>Personal Reflections</em>: Russell shares his experience joining the podcast in episode 113 and his upcoming departure from Microsoft.</span></p> <p><span><em>Impact on Careers</em>: Cynthia and Kendall reflect on how the podcast helped them grow in their careers and build valuable connections.</span></p> <p><span><em>Technical Reliability</em>: Sujit emphasizes the reliability of Azure services that have hosted the podcast platform for 13 years without major issues.</span></p> <p><span><em>Community Engagement</em>: The hosts share stories of meeting listeners and the impact of the podcast on the Azure community.</span></p> <p><span>Join us in celebrating the legacy of the Azure Podcast and the contributions of its hosts and guests. Thank you for being part of this journey!</span></p> <p>Media file: <a href="https://azpodcast.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/Episode521.mp3">https://azpodcast.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/Episode521.mp3</a></p> <p>YouTube: <a href="https://youtu.be/EJGvLLA4lpY">https://youtu.be/EJGvLLA4lpY</a></p> <p>Azure OpenAI-based app to look through the transcripts of all 520 episodes: <a href="https://chat.azpodcast.com">https://chat.azpodcast.com</a></p> <p><strong>Note: All 520 episodes will remain online.</strong></p>

<p>Evan and Russell host David Stamen and Vaclav Jirovsky from Pure Storage, diving into how they've integrated their Pure Storage solution as an Azure native service.</p> <p><img src="http://azpodcast.azurewebsites.net/image.axd?picture=%2f2025%2f05%2fdavidstamen.jpg" alt="" width="40%" /> <img src="http://azpodcast.azurewebsites.net/image.axd?picture=%2f2025%2f05%2fImage.jpg" alt="" width="40%" /></p> <p>Media file: <a href="https://azpodcast.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/Episode520.mp3">https://azpodcast.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/Episode520.mp3</a></p> <p>YouTube:  <a href="https://youtu.be/rok60ox6oDc">https://youtu.be/rok60ox6oDc</a></p> <p>Resources:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://azuremarketplace.microsoft.com/en-us/marketplace/apps/purestoragemarketplaceadmin.psc_contact_me?tab=Overview" target="_blank"> Azure Marketplace – Pure Storage Cloud Contact Me </a>: A fully managed, Azure-native block storage-as-a-service offering from Pure Storage designed to simplify and optimize VMware migrations to Azure.</li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVr149Yb_wxGpN_Y6fEMkh_D_SYzWtl13" target="_blank"> YouTube Playlist – Pure Storage Cloud for Azure VMware Solution </a>: A video series showcasing technical overviews, deployment guides, and use cases for Pure Storage Cloud integrated with Azure VMware Solution.</li> <li><a href="https://blog.purestorage.com/solutions/pure-storage-cloud-for-azure-vmware-solution/" target="_blank"> Pure Storage Blog – Pure Storage Cloud for Azure VMware Solution </a>: A deep dive into the architecture, benefits, and deployment of the Azure-native Pure Storage Cloud service for VMware workloads.</li> <li><a href="https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/partnernews/announcing-the-public-preview-of-azure-native-pure-storage-cloud-for-azure-vmwar/4399608" target="_blank"> Microsoft Tech Community – Public Preview Announcement </a>: Announcement of the public preview of Pure Storage Cloud for Azure VMware, highlighting its native integration, scalability, and enterprise-grade storage capabilities.</li> <li><a href="https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/azurestorageblog/announcing-pure-storage-cloud-public-preview/4402459" target="_blank"> Microsoft Tech Community – Azure Storage Blog </a>: Overview of Pure Storage Cloud’s public preview, emphasizing its VMware vVols support, native Azure experience, and simplified storage management.</li> <li><a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-vmware/configure-azure-native-pure-storage-cloud" target="_blank"> Microsoft Learn – Configuration Guide </a>: Step-by-step guidance on configuring Azure Native Pure Storage Cloud for Azure VMware Solution, including deployment and integration details.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Other updates:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/azurecompute/general-availability-instance-mix-for-virtual-machine-scale-sets-with-flexible-o/4406386" target="_blank"> General Availability: Instance Mix for Virtual Machine Scale Sets </a>: Azure now supports deploying up to five VM sizes in a single scale set using Flexible Orchestration Mode, improving capacity, cost-efficiency, and deployment simplicity.</li> <li><a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-functions/functions-bindings-azure-sql-trigger?tabs=in-process%2Cpython-v2%2Cportal&pivots=programming-language-csharp" target="_blank"> Azure SQL Trigger for Azure Functions </a>: This documentation explains how to use Azure SQL triggers in Functions to respond to database changes using change tracking and managed identities for secure integration.</li> <li><a href="https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/o3-and-o4-mini-unlock-enterprise-agent-workflows-with-next-level-reasoning-ai-with-azure-ai-foundry-and-github/" target="_blank"> O3 and O4 Mini Unlock Enterprise Agent Workflows </a>: Microsoft introduces O3 and O4 Mini models to enhance enterprise agent workflows with advanced reasoning via Azure AI Foundry and GitHub integration.</li> <li><a href="https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates?id=492209" target="_blank">Public Preview - Azure Logic Apps now available as Agent tool in Azure AI Foundry</a></li> <li><a href="https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/?id=492294" target="_blank">Generally Available: Azure Storage Actions – Serverless storage data management</a></li> </ul>

<p>In this episode of the Azure Podcast, hosts Evan Baslik and Sujit D'Mello are joined by special guests Adam Sandor, Travis Maier, and Leslie Chou to discuss the VM Repair extension. They delve into its capabilities, recent updates, and how it enhances supportability for Azure VMs. The conversation covers practical applications, security considerations, and future improvements, providing valuable insights for Azure users. Tune in to learn how the VM Repair extension can help you efficiently troubleshoot and resolve VM issues.</p> <p><strong>Episode Highlights:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Overview of the VM Repair extension and its benefits</li> <li>Recent updates and new supported scenarios</li> <li>Security and customization options</li> <li>Future improvements and AI integration</li> <li>Practical tips for using the extension effectively</li> </ul> <p>Don't miss this informative episode to stay updated on the latest Azure support tools and enhancements!</p> <p><img src="http://azpodcast.azurewebsites.net/image.axd?picture=%2f2025%2f05%2fadamsandor.png" alt="" width="60%" height="60%" /><img src="http://azpodcast.azurewebsites.net/image.axd?picture=%2f2025%2f05%2fmaier.jpg" alt="" width="60%" height="60%" /><img src="http://azpodcast.azurewebsites.net/image.axd?picture=%2f2025%2f05%2flesliechou.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p>Media file: <a href="https://azpodcast.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/Episode519.mp3">https://azpodcast.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/Episode519.mp3</a></p> <p>YouTube: <a href="https://youtu.be/IcSAN_BJXWk">https://youtu.be/IcSAN_BJXWk</a></p> <p>Resources:</p> <p>Starting point for VM Repair and summary: <a id="menur1lni" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/troubleshoot/azure/virtual-machines/windows/repair-windows-vm-using-azure-virtual-machine-repair-commands" href="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/troubleshoot/azure/virtual-machines/windows/repair-windows-vm-using-azure-virtual-machine-repair-commands" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Repair a Windows VM by using the Azure Virtual Machine repair commands - Virtual Machines | Microsoft Learn</a></p> <p>Specific VM Repair examples, showcasing how to use the new functionality I called out: <a id="menur1lnl" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/cli/azure/vm/repair?view=azure-cli-latest#az-vm-repair-create-examples" href="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/cli/azure/vm/repair?view=azure-cli-latest#az-vm-repair-create-examples" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/cli/azure/vm/repair?view=azure-cli-latest#az-vm-repair-create-examples</a></p> <p>Repair Script Open Source Repo: <a id="menur1lno" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://github.com/azure/repair-script-library" href="https://github.com/Azure/repair-script-library" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Open Source repair scripts</a> </p> <p>Official VM Repair docs: <a id="menur1lnr" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/cli/azure/vm/repair?view=azure-cli-latest#az-vm-repair-create" href="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/cli/azure/vm/repair?view=azure-cli-latest#az-vm-repair-create" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">az vm repair | Microsoft Learn</a> </p> <p>Linux repair script ALAR for some linux love: <a id="menur1lnu" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77

<p><span style="color: #323130; font-family: 'Segoe UI', 'Segoe UI Web (West European)', -apple-system, 'system-ui', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Join Cale and Sujit in this exciting episode as they dive into the world of Azure Confidential Ledger with special guests Shubhra Sinha Kamath and Yagnesh Setti Subramanian from the Azure Product Team. Discover the latest updates and features of this auditable, tamper-proof ledger service, and learn how it integrates with Azure SQL and BLOB storage to ensure data integrity and confidentiality. Explore real-world applications in financial services, healthcare, AI, and more. Don't miss out on insights into server-side programming, multi-party capabilities, and upcoming previews. Tune in for a comprehensive look at how Azure Confidential Ledger is revolutionizing data security and compliance.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><img src="http://azpodcast.azurewebsites.net/image.axd?picture=%2f2025%2f04%2fShubhra.png" alt="" /></p> <p><img src="http://azpodcast.azurewebsites.net/image.axd?picture=%2f2025%2f04%2fYagnesh-Setti.jpg" alt="" width="75%" height="75%" /></p> <p>Media file: <a href="https://azpodcast.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/Episode518.mp3">https://azpodcast.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/Episode518.mp3</a></p> <p>YouTube: <a href="https://youtu.be/scWpKSKLsGs">https://youtu.be/scWpKSKLsGs</a></p> <p>Resources:</p> <p><a href="https://aka.ms/ACL-Docs">https://aka.ms/ACL-Docs</a></p> <p><a href="https://aka.ms/ACL2025Preview">https://aka.ms/ACL2025Preview </a></p> <p> </p> <p>Othwr updates:</p> <p><!--StartFragment--></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Creating better healthcare outcomes with Azure OpenAI Service and Azure AI Foundry</p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><a href="https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/creating-better-healthcare-outcomes-with-azure-openai-service-and-azure-ai-foundry/">https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/creating-better-healthcare-outcomes-with-azure-openai-service-and-azure-ai-foundry/</a></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Learn more about what’s new with Microsoft Azure Storage at KubeCon Europe 2025</p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><a href="https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/learn-more-about-whats-new-with-microsoft-azure-storage-at-kubecon-europe-2025/">https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/learn-more-about-whats-new-with-microsoft-azure-storage-at-kubecon-europe-2025/</a></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-monitor/app/kubernetes-codeless">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-monitor/app/kubernetes-codeless</a></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><a href="https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/products/copilo">https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/products/copilo</a></p> <p><!--EndFragment--></p>

<p>In this episode of the Azure Podcast, host Evan Basalik dives into the world of Azure ExpressRoute with special guest Duong Au. They discuss the benefits of ExpressRoute, its resiliency features, and the new validation tools available to ensure robust connectivity. Tune in to learn about the latest updates, practical applications, and how to optimize your network setup for maximum reliability.</p> <p><img src="http://azpodcast.azurewebsites.net/image.axd?picture=%2f2025%2f04%2fduong.jpeg" alt="" /></p> <p>Media file: <a href="https://azpodcast.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/Episode517.mp3">https://azpodcast.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/Episode517.mp3</a></p> <p>YouTube: <a href="https://youtu.be/o_-NfWnYtxg">https://youtu.be/o_-NfWnYtxg</a></p> <p>Resources:</p> <p><span style="font-size: inherit;">Email to sign up for preview of the resiliency validation: [email protected]</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: inherit;">Resiliency Validation: </span><a id="menurrqc" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/expressroute/resiliency-validation" href="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/expressroute/resiliency-validation" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: inherit;">Azure ExpressRoute Gateway Resiliency Validation (preview) | Microsoft Learn</span></a></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size: inherit;">Resiliency Insights: </span><a id="menurrqf" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/expressroute/resiliency-insights" href="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/expressroute/resiliency-insights" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: inherit;">Resiliency Insights for ExpressRoute virtual network gateway (preview) | Microsoft Learn</span></a></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size: inherit;">Other updates:</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: inherit;">SQL Server on Azure VM I/O Performance Analysis - </span><a id="menurrqi" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates?id=487453" href="https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates?id=487453" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: inherit;">Azure updates | Microsoft Azure</span></a></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size: inherit;">Enhancements to Carbon Optimization APIs - </span><a id="menurrql" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates?id=488052" href="https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates?id=488052" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: inherit;">Azure updates | Microsoft Azure</span></a><span style="font-size: inherit;"> </span></p>

<p>In this episode, Sujit D'Mello and Cynthia Kreng are joined by special guest Mike Becker, an Azure Architect at Microsoft, to discuss how various Azure services can be combined to create a complex solution. Sujit covers the latest enhancements in AKS, including Azure CNI, load balancer support, network isolated clusters, cost recommendations, and GPU driver options. Mike shares insights into a comprehensive Azure cloud solution for collecting and analyzing economic data and media feedback about companies, highlighting the use of Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Power BI, and OpenAI for sentiment analysis. The discussion delves into the architectural decisions, technical challenges, and practical applications of these technologies in delivering robust and secure solutions.</p> <p><img src="http://azpodcast.azurewebsites.net/image.axd?picture=%2f2025%2f04%2fmikebecker.jpg" alt="" /> </p> <p>Media file: <a href="https://azpodcast.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/Episode516.mp3">https://azpodcast.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/Episode516.mp3</a></p> <p>YouTube: <a href="https://youtu.be/wG12eJymh54">https://youtu.be/wG12eJymh54</a></p> <p>Resources:</p> <p><span data-teams="true">ADF how it works<br /><a id="menurvb4" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/data-factory/introduction#how-does-it-work" href="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/data-factory/introduction#how-does-it-work" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/data-factory/introduction#how-does-it-work</a><br /> Azure Data Factory- Best Practices<br /><a id="menurvb7" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/1283307/azure-data-factory-best-practices" href="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/1283307/azure-data-factory-best-practices" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/1283307/azure-data-factory-best-practices</a><br /> Azure Data Bricks Medallion architecture<br /><a id="menurvba" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/databricks/lakehouse/medallion" href="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/databricks/lakehouse/medallion" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/databricks/lakehouse/medallion</a><br /> Azure Data Bricks Best Practices<br /><a id="menurvbd" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://dzone.com/articles/azure-databricks-best-practices-for-a-developer" href="https://dzone.com/articles/azure-databricks-best-practices-for-a-developer" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://dzone.com/articles/azure-databricks-best-practices-for-a-developer</a><br /> Sentiment Analysis with Azure AI services<br /><a id="menurvbg" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/synapse-analytics/machine-learning/tutorial-cognitive-services-sentiment" href="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/synapse-analytics/machine-learning/tutorial-cognitive-services-sentiment" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/synapse-analytics/machine-learning/tutorial-cognitive-services-sentiment</a><br /> Power BI recommendations<br /><a id="menurvbj" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f1

<p>In this episode of the Azure podcast, Sujit and the team, including Cale, Russell, and Cynthia, are joined by special guest Matteo Pagani, a Cloud Solutions Architect in the Tech Strategy team at Microsoft. Matteo provides insights into the agentic world of Co-pilot, explaining how agents can enhance business processes and improve efficiency. Tune in to learn about the practical applications of these technologies and how they can be integrated into existing workflows.</p> <p> <img src="http://azpodcast.azurewebsites.net/image.axd?picture=%2f2025%2f03%2fmatteopagani.png" alt="" /></p> <p>Media file: <a href="https://azpodcast.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/Episode515.mp3">https://azpodcast.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/Episode515.mp3</a></p> <p>YouTube: <a href="https://youtu.be/qMJ88BLbTVo">https://youtu.be/qMJ88BLbTVo</a></p> <p>Resources:</p> <p> </p> <ul> <li>Overview of Microsoft 365 Copilot extensibility: <a id="menurl3d" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365-copilot/extensibility/" href="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365-copilot/extensibility/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365-copilot/extensibility/</a></li> <li>Building declarative agents with Visual Studio Code, Copilot Studio and Agent Builder: <a id="menurl3g" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365-copilot/extensibility/overview-declarative-agent" href="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365-copilot/extensibility/overview-declarative-agent" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365-copilot/extensibility/overview-declarative-agent</a></li> <li>Building custom engine agents with Visual Studio Code and Copilot Studio: <a id="menurl3j" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365-copilot/extensibility/overview-custom-engine-agent" href="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365-copilot/extensibility/overview-custom-engine-agent" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365-copilot/extensibility/overview-custom-engine-agent</a></li> <li>My blog with some fun experiments with multi-agents scenarios: <a id="menurl3m" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://www.developerscantina.com/" href="https://www.developerscantina.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://www.developerscantina.com/</a></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Other updates:</p> <p><!--StartFragment--></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;" lang="en-GB"><a href="https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/appsonazureblog/announcing-ga-for-azure-container-apps-serverless-gpus/4394302">Announcing GA for Azure Container Apps Serverless GPUs | Microsoft Community Hub</a></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;" lang="en-GB"> </p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/introducing-deep-reasoning-agent-flows-copilot-studio-charles-lamanna-n1zxc/">https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/introducing-deep-reasoning-agent-flows-copilot-studio-charles-lamanna-n1zxc/</a></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;" lang="en-GB"> </p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;" lang="en-GB"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUK7MRzoTDc">Let's try GitHub Copilot Agent mode in VS Code to build a FULL app!</a></p&gt

<p>In this episode of the Azure Podcast, Sujit D'Mello and the team, including Cynthia, Evan, and Cale, are joined by special guest Mario Hewardt, an engineering manager on the Sysinternals team. Mario shares insights into the evolution of Sysinternals tools, their cross-platform journey, and their integration with Azure services. The discussion covers the development process, challenges faced, and the innovative features being added to these essential diagnostic tools. Tune in to learn about the latest updates and how Sysinternals continues to support both Windows and Linux environments.</p> <p> <img src="http://azpodcast.azurewebsites.net/image.axd?picture=%2f2025%2f03%2fmario.jpeg" alt="" width="80%" height="80%" /></p> <p>Media file: <a href="https://azpodcast.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/Episode514.mp3">https://azpodcast.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/Episode514.mp3</a></p> <p>YouTube: <a href="https://youtu.be/6TAJfqnScuI">https://youtu.be/6TAJfqnScuI</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Resources:</p> <p><strong>Sysinternals (/Windows)</strong></p> <p><a id="menuruul" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/" href="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/</a></p> <p><a id="menuruuo" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/" href="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/</a></p> <p>Email: <a id="menuruur" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="mailto:[email protected]" href="mailto:[email protected]" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">[email protected]</a></p> <p>ZoomIt is open source as part of PowerToys - <a id="menuruuu" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://github.com/microsoft/powertoys" href="https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys</a></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Sysinternals (/Linux)</strong></p> <p>ProcDump for Linux - <a id="menuruv1" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://github.com/microsoft/procdump-for-linux" href="https://github.com/microsoft/ProcDump-for-Linux" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://github.com/microsoft/ProcDump-for-Linux</a></p> <p>Procmon for Linux - <a id="menuruv4" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://github.com/microsoft/procmon-for-linux" href="https://github.com/microsoft/ProcMon-for-Linux" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://github.com/microsoft/ProcMon-for-Linux</a></p> <p>Sysmon for Linux - <a id="menuruv7" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://github.com/microsoft/sysmonforlinux" href="https://github.com/microsof

<p>Evan, Kendal and Sujit dive into the details of Azure Container Apps sharing thier own experiences designing, supporting and using the service. They share tips and tricks for utilizing the correct ACA options for your workloads. </p> <p><img src="http://azpodcast.azurewebsites.net/image.axd?picture=%2f2025%2f02%2fepisode513small.jpeg" alt="" /></p> <p>Media file:<a href="https://azpodcast.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/Episode513.mp3"> https://azpodcast.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/Episode513.mp3</a></p> <p>YouTube: <a href="https://youtu.be/nuxBz8O05LU">https://youtu.be/nuxBz8O05LU</a></p> <p>Resources: <a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/container-apps/overview">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/container-apps/overview</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Other updates:</p> <p><!--StartFragment--></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Next generation Azure Databox - <a href="https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates?id=475398">Azure updates | Microsoft Azure</a></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Azure HDInsight deprecates TLS1.1 - <a href="https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates?id=478939">Azure updates | Microsoft Azure</a></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">MySQL Virtual Canary program - <a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/mysql/flexible-server/concepts-maintenance#virtual-canary-maintenance-public-preview">Scheduled Maintenance - Azure Database for MySQL - Flexible Server | Microsoft Learn</a></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">SQL MI Modernization Assistant - <a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-sql/virtual-machines/modernization-advisor?view=azuresql">Modernization Advisor (Preview) - SQL Server on Azure VMs | Microsoft Learn</a></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Private DNS Zones Internet fallback - <a href="https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates?id=480005">Azure updates | Microsoft Azure</a></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Modern Data Movement library - <a href="https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates?id=481361">Azure updates | Microsoft Azure</a></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/load-testing/how-to-schedule-tests">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/load-testing/how-to-schedule-tests</a></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure-data-studio/whats-happening-azure-data-studio">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure-data-studio/whats-happening-azure-data-studio</a></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-monitor/logs/log-analytics-simple-mode">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-monitor/logs/log-analytics-simple-mode</a></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/databricks/clean-rooms/">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/databricks/clean-rooms/</a></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/api-center/synchronize-aws-gateway-apis?tabs=portal">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/api-center/synchronize-aws-gateway-apis?tabs=portal</a></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/container-apps/sessions-tutorial-nodejs">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/container-apps/sessions-tutorial-nodejs</a></p> <p><!--EndFragment--></p>

<p>Senthuran Sivananthan comes on the show to talk about the Well-Architected Framework (WAF) and Well Architected Resiliency Review (WARA).</p> <p> <img src="http://azpodcast.azurewebsites.net/image.axd?picture=%2f2025%2f02%2fwafwara.jpeg" alt="" width="60%" /></p> <p>Media file: <a href="https://azpodcast.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/Episode512.mp3">https://azpodcast.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/Episode512.mp3</a></p> <p>YouTube: <a href="https://youtu.be/xTxG7X9RoWQ">https://youtu.be/xTxG7X9RoWQ</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Resources:</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://aka.ms/aprl">Azure Pricing Calculator</a></li> <li><a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/assessments/azure-architecture-review/">Azure Architecture Review</a></li> <li><a href="http://aka.ms/waf">Web Application Firewall</a></li> </ul> <p>Other Updates:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates?id=477700">Retirement of Azure Automation's Powershell runbooks using AzureRM modules</a></li> <li><a href="https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates?id=477729">TLS1.0/1.1 retirement for Azure Automation</a></li> <li><a href="https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates?id=476059">Customer Managed Unplanned Failover for ADLS and Storage+SFTP</a></li> </ul>

<p>Cale and Sujit discuss their current projects in Azure as 2024 comes to a close. They also cover a ton of AKS updates.</p> <p>Semantic Kernel makes it easier for developers to build Azure Open AI applications that can also include SLMs like Phi-4. </p> <p>Azure has many options to use File Shares and Volumes, and we walk through the process of figuring out which one is right for your needs.</p> <p><img src="http://azpodcast.azurewebsites.net/image.axd?picture=%2f2024%2f12%2fepisode511.jpeg" alt="" width="80%" height="80%" /> </p> <p>Media file: <a href="https://azpodcast.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/Episode511.mp3">https://azpodcast.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/Episode511.mp3</a></p> <p>YouTube: <a href="https://youtu.be/dLfCJ6btKng">https://youtu.be/dLfCJ6btKng</a></p> <p>Resources:</p> <p>Semantic Kernel - <a href="https://github.com/microsoft/semantic-kernel">https://github.com/microsoft/semantic-kernel</a></p> <ul style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Journey with SK on OpenAI and AzureOpenAI</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Ollama (running SLM local) - </span><a href="https://github.com/ollama/ollama"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">https://github.com/ollama/ollama</span></a></li> <li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Ollamazure (running SLM that looks like Azure OpenAI) - </span><a href="https://github.com/sinedied/ollamazure"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">https://github.com/sinedied/ollamazure</span></a></li> <li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">PhiSilica - </span><a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/ai/apis/phi-silica"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/ai/apis/phi-silica</span></a></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span>File Shares: </span><a style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;" href="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/storage/common/storage-introduction">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/storage/common/storage-introduction</a> </p> <p> </p> <p>Other updates:</p> <p><strong>Lots of AKS updates!</strong></p> <p><a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/aks/concepts-network-isolated">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/aks/concepts-network-isolated</a></p> <p><a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/troubleshoot/azure/azure-kubernetes/availability-performance/container-image-pull-performance">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/troubleshoot/azure/azure-kubernetes/availability-performance/container-image-pull-performance</a></p> <p><a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/aks/imds-restriction">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/aks/imds-restriction</a></p> <p><a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/aks/use-windows-gpu">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/aks/use-windows-gpu</a></p> <p><a href="https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/?id=471295">https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/?id=471295</a></p> <p><a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/tutorial-restore-aks-backups-across-regions">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/tutorial-restore-aks-backups-across-regions</a></p> <p><a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/aks/app-routing-nginx-configuration?tabs=azurecli#control-the-default-nginx-ingress-controller-configuration-preview">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/aks/app-routing-nginx-configuration?tabs=azurecli#control-the-default-nginx-ingress-controller-configuration-preview</a></p> <p><a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/aks/automated-deployments">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/aks/automated-deployments</a></p> <p><a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/aks/aks-extension-ghcopilot-plugins">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/aks/aks-extension-ghcopilot-plugins</a></p> <p><a href="https://learn.microsoft.

<p>The team meets with Stephane Erbrech to talk about Azure Kubernetes Fleet and learns why it is necessary and also why it isn't the same thing as Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).</p> <p><img src="http://azpodcast.azurewebsites.net/image.axd?picture=%2f2024%2f12%2fstephane.png" alt="" /> </p> <p>Media file: <a href="https://azpodcast.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/Episode510.mp3">https://azpodcast.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/Episode510.mp3</a></p> <p>YouTube: <a href="https://youtu.be/h9rJNihhZPM">https://youtu.be/h9rJNihhZPM</a></p> <p>Resources:</p> <p>The OSS bits powering Fleet Manager dataplane: <a id="menur1bg7" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://github.com/azure/fleet" href="https://github.com/Azure/fleet" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://github.com/Azure/fleet</a></p> <p>The service doc: <a id="menur1bg9" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-gb/azure/kubernetes-fleet/" href="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-gb/azure/kubernetes-fleet/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-gb/azure/kubernetes-fleet/</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Other updates:</p> <p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/cynthiakreng_nbafoundation-nbaallstar-nbafpitch-activity-7269908869684830209-MJlS">https://www.linkedin.com/posts/cynthiakreng_nbafoundation-nbaallstar-nbafpitch-activity-7269908869684830209-MJlS</a></p>

<p>In this episode of the Azure Podcast, co-hosts, Sujit D'Mello, Evan Basalik, Russell Young, Cynthia Kreng, and Cale Teeter welcome special guest Thiago Almeida from the Azure Functions team. They dive into the details of the new Azure Functions Flex Consumption Plan, discussing its features, benefits, and how it fits into the broader landscape of Azure's compute options. Thiago shares insights on the programming model, pricing, and the improvements in cold start times, as well as the integration with networking features. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in serverless computing and Azure Functions.</p> <p> <img src="http://azpodcast.azurewebsites.net/image.axd?picture=%2f2024%2f12%2fthiago.jpeg" alt="" width="80%" height="80%" /></p> <p>Media file: <a href="https://azpodcast.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/Episode509.mp3">https://azpodcast.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/Episode509.mp3</a></p> <p>YouTube: <a href="https://youtu.be/WMdzxYy_tQ4">https://youtu.be/WMdzxYy_tQ4</a></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Resources:</strong></p> <p>Ignite news from Functions <a href="https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/appsonazureblog/azure-functions-ignite-2024-update/4298757">https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/appsonazureblog/azure-functions-ignite-2024-update/4298757</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Flex Consumption GA announcement <a href="https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/appsonazureblog/azure-functions-flex-consumption-is-now-generally-available/4298778">https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/appsonazureblog/azure-functions-flex-consumption-is-now-generally-available/4298778</a></p> <p>Azure Functions cold start improvements <a href="https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/appsonazureblog/our-latest-work-to-improve-azure-functions-cold-starts/4164500">https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/appsonazureblog/our-latest-work-to-improve-azure-functions-cold-starts/4164500</a></p> <p> </p>

<p>Cale, Evan, Russell and Sujit discuss the recent updates in Azure and specially cover the Azure-related announcements in the recent Ignite 2024 conference.</p> <p> <img src="http://azpodcast.azurewebsites.net/image.axd?picture=%2f2024%2f12%2fMicrosoft+Ignite+2024+conference+podcast+episode.png" alt="" width="80%" height="80%" /></p> <p>Media file: <a href="https://azpodcast.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/Episode508.mp3">https://azpodcast.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/Episode508.mp3</a></p> <p>YouTube: <a href="https://youtu.be/DwSqEMjmcn0">https://youtu.be/DwSqEMjmcn0</a></p> <p>Resources:</p> <p style="margin: 0in;"><a href="https://news.microsoft.com/ignite-2024-book-of-news/"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px;">https://news.microsoft.com/ignite-2024-book-of-news/</span></span></a></p> <p style="margin: 0in;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/mysql/flexible-server/concepts-business-continuity">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/mysql/flexible-server/concepts-business-continuity</a></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><a href="https://aka.ms/configure-pon">https://aka.ms/configure-pon</a></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-machine-scale-sets/virtual-machine-scale-sets-maxsurge?tabs=portal">olling upgrades with MaxSurge for Virtual Machine Scale Sets - Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets | Microsoft Learn</a></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><a href="https://aka.ms/vmss-zonal-expansion">https://aka.ms/vmss-zonal-expansion</a></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/container-apps/planned-maintenance">Azure Container Apps planned maintenance (preview) | Microsoft Learn</a></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><a href="https://github.com/microsoft/ProcDump-for-Mac/releases/tag/1.0.0">Release ProcDump-for-Mac 1.0 · microsoft/ProcDump-for-Mac</a></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;" lang="en-GB"><a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/api-management/workspaces-overview">Workspaces in Azure API Management | Microsoft Learn</a></p> <p><!--StartFragment--> <!--EndFragment--></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;" lang="en-GB"><a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/api-management/protect-with-defender-for-apis">Protect APIs in API Management with Defender for APIs | Microsoft Learn</a></p>

<p>Gabriel Monteiro Nepomuceno, a Software Engineer and Cloud architect in Microsoft's ISE team, explains the concept of Azure Verified Modules (AVM). These include both resource and pattern modules. These modules ensure consistency and compliance with best practices, making it easier for users to deploy secure and well-architected solutions. They are also supported by Microsoft, so customers get long-term stability for their deployments.</p> <p><img src="http://azpodcast.azurewebsites.net/image.axd?picture=%2f2024%2f10%2fgabe.png" alt="" /></p> <p> </p> <p>Media file: <a href="https://azpodcast.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/Episode507.mp3">https://azpodcast.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/Episode507.mp3</a></p> <p>YouTube: <a href="https://youtu.be/BB5HQ_VkHG0">https://youtu.be/BB5HQ_VkHG0</a></p> <p><br />Resources:</p> <p><a href="https://azure.github.io/Azure-Verified-Modules/">https://azure.github.io/Azure-Verified-Modules/</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Other updates:</p> <p> </p> <p>Empower innovation and transformation through AI and data-driven insights on Azure</p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><a href="https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/empower-innovation-and-transformation-through-ai-and-data-driven-insights-on-azure/">https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/empower-innovation-and-transformation-through-ai-and-data-driven-insights-on-azure/</a></p> <p>How higher education is reimagining student experiences with Azure OpenAI Service</p> <p><a href="https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/how-higher-education-is-reimagining-student-experiences-with-azure-openai-service/">https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/how-higher-education-is-reimagining-student-experiences-with-azure-openai-service/</a></p> <p><a href="https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/v2/Azure-Cobalt-100-Arm-based-Virtual-Machines">https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/v2/Azure-Cobalt-100-Arm-based-Virtual-Machines</a></p> <p><a href="https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/v2/VM-watch-on-Azure-VMs">https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/v2/VM-watch-on-Azure-VMs</a></p> <p><a href="https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/v2/Ermetro-ga-announcement">https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/v2/Ermetro-ga-announcement</a></p> <p><a href="https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/v2/ExpressRoute-guided-configuration-experience">https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/v2/ExpressRoute-guided-configuration-experience</a></p> <p><a href="https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/v2/Simulate-everyday-interactions-with-your-GenAI-App-Public-Preview">https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/v2/Simulate-everyday-interactions-with-your-GenAI-App-Public-Preview</a></p> <p> </p>

<p>The team meets up with Vaclav Jirovsky and Cody Hosterman from Pure Storage to learn about Pure's CBS solution and why Azure customers should consider using it.</p> <p><img src="http://azpodcast.azurewebsites.net/image.axd?picture=%2f2024%2f10%2fVaslav.jpg" alt="" width="60%" height="60%" /> <img src="http://azpodcast.azurewebsites.net/image.axd?picture=%2f2024%2f10%2fCody.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p>Media file: <a href="https://azpodcast.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/Episode506.mp3">https://azpodcast.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/Episode506.mp3</a></p> <p>YouTube: <a href="https://youtu.be/wCbd5vdcBPQ">https://youtu.be/wCbd5vdcBPQ</a></p> <p>Resources: </p> <p><a id="menurj0v" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://www.purestorage.com/products/cloud-block-storage/cbs.html" href="https://www.purestorage.com/products/cloud-block-storage/cbs.html" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://www.purestorage.com/products/cloud-block-storage/cbs.html</a></p> <p><a id="menurj11" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://support.purestorage.com/bundle/m_cbs_for_azure/page/pure_cloud_block_store/cbs_for_azure/topics/topic/t_cbs_for_azure_overview.html" href="https://support.purestorage.com/bundle/m_cbs_for_azure/page/Pure_Cloud_Block_Store/CBS_for_Azure/topics/topic/t_cbs_for_azure_overview.html" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://support.purestorage.com/bundle/m_cbs_for_azure/page/Pure_Cloud_Block_Store/CBS_for_Azure/topics/topic/t_cbs_for_azure_overview.html</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Other updates:<br /><a href="https://powerplatformconf.com/">https://powerplatformconf.com/</a></p> <p> </p>

<p>Willie Ahlers, Principal Architect, joins Cale, Cynthia and Russell to discuss the challenges and processes to get value from AI projects and make them successful in a live environment.</p> <p> <img src="http://azpodcast.azurewebsites.net/image.axd?picture=%2f2024%2f09%2fwillieahlers2.jpg" alt="" width="60%" /></p> <p>Media file: <a href="https://azpodcast.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/Episode505.mp3">https://azpodcast.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/Episode505.mp3</a></p> <p>YouTube: <a href="https://youtu.be/1GsuH-YylP0">https://youtu.be/1GsuH-YylP0</a></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li><a href="https://microsoft.github.io/dstoolkit-maiva/">MAIVA - Microsoft AI Value Accelerator Playbook</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ds-toolkit.com/">Data Science Toolkit - a collection of proven ML and AI implementation accelerators</a></li> </ul> <p>Other updates:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/v2/Expanded-GenAI-Gateway-Capabilities-in-Azure-API-Management">Public Preview: Expanded GenAI Gateway capabilities in Azure API Management</a></li> <li><a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-studio/reference/reference-model-inference-api?tabs=python">Azure AI Model Inference API</a></li> <li><a href="https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/v2/Low-Code-RAG-ingestion-with-built-in-document-parsing-and-chunking-in-Logic-Apps-Standard">Public Preview: Low-Code RAG ingestion with built-in document parsing and chunking in Logic Apps Standard</a></li> <li><a href="https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/v2/Templates-Support-Azure-Logic-apps-Standard">Public Preview – Templates Support in Azure Logic Apps Standard</a></li> <li><a href="https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/v2/Out-of-box-monitoring-dashboards-for-Logic-Apps-Standard">Public Preview – Out of box monitoring dashboards for Logic Apps Standard</a></li> <li><a href="https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/v2/Java-on-Azure-Container-Apps">Generally Available: Java on Azure Container Apps</a></li> <li><a href="https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/v2/GA-Azure-Application-Gateway-v2-Basic-SKU">Generally Available: Azure Application Gateway v2 Basic SKU</a></li> <li><a href="https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/introducing-o1-openais-new-reasoning-model-series-for-developers-and-enterprises-on-azure/">Introducing o1: OpenAI’s new reasoning model series for developers and enterprises on Azure</a></li> <li><a href="https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/advanced-container-networking-services-enhancing-security-and-observability-in-aks/">Advanced Container Networking Services: Enhancing security and observability in AKS</a></li> </ul>

<p>Sadaf Khan joins Evan and Russell to explain and talk about Service Reliability Engineering in the Azure engineering group.</p> <p>  <img src="http://azpodcast.azurewebsites.net/image.axd?picture=%2f2024%2f09%2fSadaf+Khan.png" alt="" width="60%" /></p> <p>Media file: <a href="https://azpodcast.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/Episode504.mp3">https://azpodcast.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/Episode504.mp3</a></p> <p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNGdTnb1W90&t=1684s">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNGdTnb1W90&t=1684s</a></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li><a href="https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/v2/public-preview-customer-managed-planned-failover">Public Preview: Customer managed planned failover for Azure Storage</a></li> <li><a href="https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/v2/Instance-Mix-on-Virtual-Machine-Scale-Sets">Public Preview: Instance Mix on Virtual Machine Scale Sets</a></li> <li><a href="https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/v2/Workspaces-in-Azure-API-Management">Generally Available: Workspaces in Azure API Management</a></li> <li><a href="https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/v2/ANF-Cool-Access">Generally Available: Azure NetApp Files storage with cool access for all service levels</a></li> <li><a href="https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/v2/Larger-Enterprise-tier-cache-instances-for-Azure-Cache-for-Redis">Generally Available: Larger Enterprise tier cache instances for Azure Cache for Redis</a></li> <li><a href="https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/v2/Azure-Red-Hat-OpenShift-Now-Supports-Clusters-Up-to-250-Nodes">Generally Available: Azure Red Hat OpenShift Now Supports Clusters Up to 250 Nodes</a></li> </ul> <p>Key Topics:</p> <ul> <li>Azure Reliability SRE: Evan introduced the episode's focus on Azure reliability SRE and mentioned a special guest, Sadaf, who would provide insights on the topic. 0:19</li> <li>Azure Storage Public Preview Feature: Russell discussed a new public preview feature for Azure storage that allows customers to manage planned failovers, enhancing the service's reliability. 1:10</li> <li>Virtual Machine Scale Set Update: Russell highlighted an update to virtual machine scale sets that allows mixing different instances, improving flexibility and scalability. 1:38</li> <li>Azure API Management Workspace: Russell introduced a new feature in Azure API management that enables teams to have more autonomy in managing and publishing APIs. 2:08</li> <li>NetApp Files Storage Update: Russell mentioned the general availability of cool access for NetApp files storage, allowing for more cost-effective data storage based on access patterns. 2:40</li> <li>Redis Cache Update: Russell discussed a new tier for Redis Cache that supports larger enterprises with increased memory and compute capabilities. 3:02</li> <li>Azure Red Hat Openshift Update: Russell shared an update on Azure Red Hat Openshift, which now supports up to 250 nodes, significantly increasing scalability. 3:29</li> <li>SRE Role and Impact: Sadaf explained the role of SRE in improving service reliability and quality, detailing their engagement model with various Azure services. 4:52</li> <li>SRE Engagement and Resistance: Sadaf shared insights on the initial resistance faced from service teams during SRE engagements and how trust is built over time to allow for more impactful changes. 7:49</li> <li>SRE's Approach to Service Improvement: Sadaf outlined the SRE team's structured approach to service improvement, focusing on fundamentals, service health, operational efficiency, and scalability. 10:51</li> <li>AI Initiatives in SRE: Sadaf discussed the SRE team's initiatives in leveraging AI to analyze incident data and generate insights, aiming to reduce the cognitive load on engineers. 30:27</li> </ul>

<p>In this episode of the Azure Podcast, Cale, Evan, and Sujit engage in a comprehensive discussion about the Secure Future Initiative at Microsoft. They explore how this initiative influences our use of Azure and why it's beneficial for customers to consider implementing similar strategies in their own Azure environments.</p> <p> <img src="http://azpodcast.azurewebsites.net/image.axd?picture=%2f2024%2f08%2fsfi.png" alt="" /></p> <p>Media file: <a href="https://azpodcast.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/Episode503.mp3">https://azpodcast.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/Episode503.mp3</a></p> <p>YouTube: <a href="https://youtu.be/TyvkKhdRR5k">https://youtu.be/TyvkKhdRR5k</a></p> <p>Resources:</p> <p><a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en/microsoft-cloud/resources/secure-future-initiative#tabx6a6ce2c0327741938ac10b008d5cff64">https://www.microsoft.com/en/microsoft-cloud/resources/secure-future-initiative#tabx6a6ce2c0327741938ac10b008d5cff64</a></p> <p><a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/well-architected/security/design-patterns">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/well-architected/security/design-patterns</a></p> <p><a href="https://cdn-dynmedia-1.microsoft.com/is/content/microsoftcorp/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-brand/documents/SFI-updates-5-1-24.pdf">SFI Updates</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Other resources:</p> <p><a href="https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/v2/Volume-enhancements">https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/v2/Volume-enhancements</a></p> <p><a href="https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/v2/Dedicated-log-analytics-tables-in-Application-Gateway">https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/v2/Dedicated-log-analytics-tables-in-Application-Gateway</a></p> <p><a href="https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/v2/ANF-Double-Encryption-at-rest">https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/v2/ANF-Double-Encryption-at-rest</a></p> <p><a href="https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/v2/FIPS-mutability-support-in-AKS">https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/v2/FIPS-mutability-support-in-AKS</a></p> <p><a href="https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/v2/CNI-Powered-by-Cilium-Azure-CNI-Overlay-support-AKS">https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/v2/CNI-Powered-by-Cilium-Azure-CNI-Overlay-support-AKS</a></p> <p><a href="https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/v2/New-features-in-AKS-extension-for-Visual-Studio-Code">https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/v2/New-features-in-AKS-extension-for-Visual-Studio-Code</a></p> <p><a href="https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/v2/Enable-multifactor-authentication-for-your-tenant-by-15-October-2024">https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/v2/Enable-multifactor-authentication-for-your-tenant-by-15-October-2024</a><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>(also below)</p> <p><a href="https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/v2/generally-available-azure-chaos-studio-supports-a-new-network-isolation-fault-for-virtual-machines">https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/v2/generally-available-azure-chaos-studio-supports-a-new-network-isolation-fault-for-virtual-machines</a></p> <p><!--StartFragment--> <!--EndFragment--></p> <p><a href="https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/v2/High-Scale-mode-Container-Insights">https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/v2/High-Scale-mode-Container-Insights</a></p>

<p>Azure Open AI is widely used in industry but there are number of security aspects that must be taken into account when using the technology. Luckily for us, Audrey Long, a Software Engineer at Microsoft, security expert and renowned conference speaker, gives us insights into securing LLMs and provides various tips, tricks and tools to help developers use these models safely in their applications.</p> <p> <img src="http://azpodcast.azurewebsites.net/image.axd?picture=%2f2024%2f08%2faudrey.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p>Media file: <a href="https://azpodcast.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/Episode502.mp3">https://azpodcast.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/Episode502.mp3</a></p> <p>YouTube: <a href="https://youtu.be/64Achcz97PI">https://youtu.be/64Achcz97PI</a></p> <p>Resources:</p> <p><strong>AI Tooling:</strong></p> <ol> <li><strong>Azure AI Tooling </strong><a id="menuramn" class="fui-Link ___1rxvrpe f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1hu3pq6 f11qmguv f19f4twv f1tyq0we f1g0x7ka fhxju0i f1qch9an f1cnd47f fqv5qza f1vmzxwi f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/announcing-new-tools-in-azure-ai-to-help-you-build-more-secure-and-trustworthy-generative-ai-applications/" href="https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/announcing-new-tools-in-azure-ai-to-help-you-build-more-secure-and-trustworthy-generative-ai-applications/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Announcing new tools in Azure AI to help you build more secure and trustworthy generative AI applications | Microsoft Azure Blog</a> <ul> <li><a id="menuramp" class="fui-Link ___1rxvrpe f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1hu3pq6 f11qmguv f19f4twv f1tyq0we f1g0x7ka fhxju0i f1qch9an f1cnd47f fqv5qza f1vmzxwi f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://aka.ms/promptshields-techblog" href="https://aka.ms/promptshields-techblog" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"><strong>Prompt Shields</strong></a> to detect and block prompt injection attacks, including a new model for identifying indirect prompt attacks before they impact your model, coming soon and now available in preview in Azure AI Content Safety. </li> <li><a id="menuramr" class="fui-Link ___1rxvrpe f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1hu3pq6 f11qmguv f19f4twv f1tyq0we f1g0x7ka fhxju0i f1qch9an f1cnd47f fqv5qza f1vmzxwi f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://aka.ms/groundednessdetection-techblog" href="https://aka.ms/groundednessdetection-techblog" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"><strong>Groundedness detection</strong></a> to detect “hallucinations” in model outputs, coming soon. </li> <li><a id="menuramt" class="fui-Link ___1rxvrpe f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1hu3pq6 f11qmguv f19f4twv f1tyq0we f1g0x7ka fhxju0i f1qch9an f1cnd47f fqv5qza f1vmzxwi f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/openai/concepts/system-message" href="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/openai/concepts/system-message" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"><strong>Safety system messages</strong></a>to steer your model’s behavior toward safe, responsible outputs, coming soon.</li> <li><a id="menuramv" class="fui-Link ___1rxvrpe f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1hu3pq6 f11qmguv f19f4twv f1tyq0we f1g0x7ka fhxju0i f1qch9an f1cnd47f fqv5qza f1vmzxwi f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://aka.ms/safety-evals-blog" href="https://aka.ms/Safety-Evals-Blog" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"><strong>Safety evaluations</strong></a> to assess an application’s vulnerability to jailbreak attacks and to generating content risks, now available in preview.  </li> <li><a id="menuran1" class="fui-Link ___1rxvrpe f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fj