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Azure – Version 2 of Translator is retiring on 24 May 2021
Migrate to version 3 of Translator Read More for the details.
Azure – Update your Azure Cosmos DB Python SDK by 31 August 2022
We’ll be retiring version 1.x and 2.x of the Azure Cosmos DB Python SDK Read More for the details.
AWS – Amazon Route 53 Resolver Now Supports VPC DNS Query Logging
Today, we are announcing the availability of Route 53 Resolver Query Logging, which lets you log the DNS queries that originate in your Amazon Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs). With query logging enabled, you can see which domain names have been queried, the AWS resources from which the queries originated—including source IP and instance ID—and the […]
GCP – Compute Engine explained: How to orchestrate your patch deployment
In April, we announced the general availability of Google Cloud’s OS patch management service to protect your running VMs against defects and vulnerabilities. This service works on Compute Engine and across Windows and Linux OS environments. In this blog, we share how to orchestrate your patch deployment using pre-patch and post-patch scripts. What are pre-patch […]
GCP – Understanding the fundamentals of tagging in Data Catalog
Google Cloud Data Catalog is a fully managed and scalable metadata management service. Data Catalog helps your organization quickly discover, understand, and manage all your data from one simple interface, letting you gain valuable business insights out of your data investments. One of Data Catalog’s core concepts, called tag templates, helps you organize complex metadata […]
GCP – Extended retention for custom and Prometheus metrics in Cloud Monitoring
Metrics help you understand how your business and applications are performing. Longer metric retention enables quarter-over-quarter or year-over-year analysis and reporting, forecasting seasonal trends, retention for compliance, and much more. We recently announced the general availability (GA) of extended metric retention forcustom andPrometheus metrics in Cloud Monitoring, increasing retention from 6 weeks to 24 months. […]
GCP – MySQL 8 is ready for the enterprise with Cloud SQL
Today, we’re announcing that Cloud SQL, our fully managed database service for MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server, now supports MySQL 8. This means you get access to a variety of powerful new features—such as instant DDL statements (e.g. ADD COLUMN), atomic DDL, privilege collection using roles, window functions, and extended JSON syntax – to help […]
Azure – Azure Certified for Plug and Play is now available
IoT Plug and Play device certification is now available from Microsoft as part of the Azure Certified device program. Read More for the details.
Azure – Immersive Reader is now generally available
Immersive Reader is an Azure Cognitive Service for developers who want to embed inclusive capabilities into their apps for enhancing text reading and comprehension for users regardless of age or ability. Read More for the details.
AWS – Amazon RDS for SQL Server now Supports SQL Server Major Version 2019
Amazon RDS for SQL Server now supports Microsoft SQL Server 2019 CU5 for Express, Web, Standard, and Enterprise Editions on the Windows operating systems. You can now leverage SQL Server 2019 features such as accelerated database recovery (ADR), Intelligent Query Processing (IQP), intelligent performance features, and resumable index rebuilds on your Amazon RDS for SQL […]