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⚡️ DiskANN and Filtered Vector Search Launch in Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB (vCore) DiskANN and Filtered Vector Search are now generally available in Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB (vCore) on M30 cluster tiers and above. These features let users store and search vector data together with other data in one database. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ AI-Powered Insights Now in Azure Load Testing Azure Load Testing now gives users new insights powered by AI. These insights help users understand test results and spot issues more easily. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Model Context Protocol Offers Simple AI Integration Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open standard that lets AI applications connect to tools and data sources using one system. MCP makes it easier for different AI systems to reach and use the information they need. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Free SQL Managed Instance Now Available to All The Free SQL Managed Instance offer is now open for everyone to use. This means users can now access the managed SQL service at no cost. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Cross-Cloud Data Governance Now Available in Azure Databricks Azure Databricks has made cross-cloud data governance generally available. This lets users manage and protect data across different cloud platforms using Azure Databricks. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ AI and Vector Data Extensions Now Generally Available AI and Vector Data Extensions have reached general availability. These tools give developers a way to build AI programs that can grow, last, and work together with other systems. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ MSSQL Extension Adds Schema Designer Preview for VS Code The MSSQL Extension for VS Code now offers a Schema Designer in preview. This tool helps users design and view database tables, links, and data types in a clear way, without only using T-SQL scripts. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Visual Studio 2022 Update Simplifies NuGet Authentication The Visual Studio 2022 version 17.14 update includes easier ways to connect to private NuGet feeds. The update adds a simpler account selection process and other changes that make handling NuGet authentication faster. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Azure Cosmos DB Fleets Preview Launches Azure has announced the preview of Cosmos DB Fleets. This feature helps with multi-tenant and SaaS apps by allowing each tenant to use a separate database account, which can support things like customer-managed keys. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Registry-Agnostic Agentless Runtime Container Check in Microsoft Defender for Cloud Microsoft Defender for Cloud offers a check for container weaknesses at runtime that does not need agents and works with any registry. This feature helps find risks in containers while they are running. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Change Streams Now Available for Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB (vCore) Change Streams for Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB (vCore) are now generally available. This feature lets apps respond right away to changes in the database and supports uses like live dashboards and alert systems. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Recommended Services in Azure Portal The Azure Portal now shows a list of recommended services. Users can see which services may match their needs when using the portal. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Managed Namespaces in Azure Kubernetes Service Azure Kubernetes Service now has managed namespaces. This lets users set up and control namespaces more easily in their clusters. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ .NET Aspire Now Supported on Azure App Service .NET Aspire can now be used with Azure App Service. This lets people run .NET Aspire applications on Azure's cloud platform. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ New Authoring Model for Logic Apps Standard Codeful Workflows brings a new way to build Logic Apps Standard. This model lets users write and manage workflows using code. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Filtered Vector Search Using DiskANN Filtered vector search with DiskANN lets users find data points that are close together based on filters. This method helps sort and search for certain items within a bigger group of data. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Public Preview of Applications Feature in Azure API Management Azure API Management now has a new Applications feature in public preview. This feature lets users manage and track different apps that use their APIs. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Azure Functions Connects with Azure AI Foundry Agent Service Azure Functions now works with Azure AI Foundry Agent Service. This lets users link their serverless functions to tools from Azure AI Foundry. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Managing Azure OpenAI Costs with FinOps Toolkit and FOCUS The FinOps toolkit and FOCUS help track and control costs for Azure OpenAI by turning tokens into simple cost units. This lets users better understand and manage how much they spend on Azure OpenAI services. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Planned Maintenance in Azure Container Apps Azure Container Apps will have planned maintenance. This means work will be done at set times to keep the service running well. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!