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Azure – Azure Data Share in US Gov Arizona and Virginia regions
Data Share is now generally available to Government customers Read More for the details.

Azure – Updates to Azure HDInsight
HDInsight now fully supports distributions of Apache analytics projects in-house. Plus, in the coming months, we’re launching the next generation of HDInsight with new and improved features. Read More for the details.

Azure – OpenID Connect support for Azure App Service and Azure Functions (in preview)
A new capability (in preview) allows you to configure your Azure App Service and Azure Functions apps for login authentication through any OpenID Connect provider. Read More for the details.

Azure – Java 11 for Azure Functions is now available in preview
Java 11 for Azure Functions is now available in preview on Consumption and Premium plans for Windows and Linux. Read More for the details.

Azure – Azure Monitor Logs connector is now generally available
Use Azure Logic Apps and Power Automate to create automated workflows using hundreds of actions for a variety of services. The Azure Monitor logs connector is now generally available—use it to build workflows that retrieve data from the Azure Monitor Logs workspace or Application Insights component. Read More for the details.

Azure – New Azure Stack HCI Preview
Integrate hyperconverged infrastructure with Azure and hybrid services to run virtual workloads on-premises. Read More for the details.

Azure – Data Factory SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) migration accelerators are now generally available
Azure Data Factory now has new features to accelerate SQL Server Integration Services migration to the cloud. Read More for the details.

AWS – Amazon RDS for SQL Server Supports Disabling Old Versions of TLS and Ciphers
Starting today, Amazon RDS for SQL Server supports enabling or disabling certain security protocols and ciphers. By creating a custom DB parameter group and associating it with your DB instance, you can disable or enable older versions of Transport Layer Security (TLS) such as TLS 1.0 and 1.1. You can also disable or enable ciphers […]

AWS – AWS SDK for Java v2 – Metrics Module now available as Developer Preview
The AWS SDK for Java v2 helps take the complexity out of coding by providing Java APIs for AWS services including Amazon S3, Amazon ECS, DynamoDB, AWS Lambda, and more. Today, we are pleased to announce the Metrics Module in AWS SDK for Java v2 as in Developer Preview. Read More for the details.
AWS – New classroom course: AWS Cloud Financial Management for Builders
We’re excited to announce the launch of AWS Cloud Financial Management for Builders, a new three-day, intermediate-level, instructor-led training course. Built by AWS experts, it’s designed for all builders and technologists interested in learning to design cost-optimized architectures, particularly developers, solutions architects, DevOps, and systems administrators. Read More for the details.