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We are excited to announce the general availability (GA) of Entra-Only identities for Azure Files SMB. With native Microsoft Entra ID authentication, organizations can now grant secure, identity-based access to SMB file shares using cloud-only identities. Enable Microsoft Entra Kerberos authentication This means no Active Directory, hybrid sync, or managed domain controllers required, significantly simplifying…
PostgreSQL has become foundational to how modern applications are built. It powers everything from early‑stage startups to some of the most demanding production systems in the world. Its longevity isn’t accidental, it’s the result of decades of engineering discipline, community collaboration, and a relentless focus on correctness and extensibility. As application architectures evolve, and as…
We are excited to announce the general availability (GA) of smart tier for Azure Blob and Data Lake Storage. Smart tier is a fully managed, automated tiering capability for Azure Blob Storage and Data Lake Storage that helps optimize storage costs without ongoing operational effort. By continuously optimizing data placement, smart tier ensures your storage…
This blog post is the second part of a blog series called Azure IaaS which will share best practices and guidance to help you build a trusted infrastructure platform—from performance, resiliency, and security to scalability and cost efficiency. Disruption should not be treated as an edge case. It is a reality organizations must be prepared to…
Today, we’re excited to introduce instant access support for incremental snapshots of Premium SSD v2 (Pv2) and Ultra Disk, delivering an industry-leading snapshot experience where creation, disk restore, and production-ready performance all happen instantly. Instant access snapshots of Pv2 and Ultra Disk are usable immediately upon creation, allowing you to restore new disks without waiting…
In today’s globally connected environment, even minutes of downtime can disrupt supply chains, hinder customer experiences, and affect regulatory commitments costing organizations thousands of dollars per minute and risking lasting reputational harm. Data resiliency is no longer optional—it is the foundation that keeps mission‑critical applications running, teams productive, and compliance intact. Organizations must ensure continuous…