//devdigest

⚡️ CDN Update for Azure DevOps Pipelines Edgio CDN is being retired for Azure DevOps, with services now moving to Akamai and Azure Front Door CDNs. Customers using Azure DevOps Pipelines may need to review and adjust settings if affected by this change. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Persistent Network Flow Logging in AKS Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) now supports persistent network flow logging, improving tracking and monitoring for advanced container networking services. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Cilium Adds WireGuard Encryption in AKS Cilium now supports WireGuard encryption in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). This improves data security by encrypting traffic between nodes in the cluster. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Fabric User Data Functions Preview Announced Fabric has introduced User Data Functions in preview. This update allows managing user data with new tools and features. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ AKS Cost Tips in Azure Advisor Azure Advisor now offers cost tips for Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). These tips help users find ways to cut costs by checking AKS settings like node pools and scaling. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Network Isolated Cluster in AKS A network isolated cluster in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) ensures that workloads run in a private network environment. It prevents direct access from the internet, improving security and data protection. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Using Multiple Load Balancers in AKS AKS now allows users to set up and use more than one load balancer for managing network traffic. This gives better options for balancing loads across services in Kubernetes environments. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ IP Range Options for AKS Service Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) now supports setting allowed IP ranges for API server access. This feature improves control over network access by limiting traffic to specific IP addresses. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Microsoft Unveils Visual Studio Hub Microsoft has introduced the Visual Studio Hub, a central platform for resources related to GitHub Copilot and the Visual Studio IDE. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Cilium Endpoint Slices in AKS Cilium Endpoint Slices is now supported in AKS, improving how network endpoints are managed within Kubernetes clusters. This feature helps organize endpoints efficiently by grouping them into slices. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Measuring Large Language Models with Dr. Jodie Burchell Dr. Jodie Burchell discusses her work on measuring large language models, focusing on accuracy, reliability, and consistency. She explains the benchmarks used to evaluate these models and the issues they face. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Cilium L7 Policies Now Supported in AKS Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) now supports Cilium Layer 7 (L7) policies. This update adds advanced networking features for better control and security in container-based systems. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Microsoft and Anthropic Develop C# SDK for AI Integration Microsoft is working with Anthropic to create an official C# SDK for the Model Context Protocol (MCP), which is widely used in AI. The open-source SDK is hosted on GitHub and available as a NuGet package called ModelContextProtocol. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ TFVC Check-In Policies Storage Update Announced TFVC is changing how check-in policies, like build success and work item links, are stored on the server. Users will need to start a manual migration process, with the first phase beginning as an optional opt-in in April 2025. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ MassTransit will also become paid The MassTransit project will join the commercial movement starting with version 9, which is scheduled for release in Q1 2026 ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ MediatR and AutoMapper are going commercial! Jimmy Bogard, owner of the MediatR and AutoMapper projects, said that the next versions of the libraries will become paid for commercial use. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Azure CNI Adds Node Subnet and Cilium Support Azure CNI now supports assigning subnets to nodes and integrates with Cilium. These features aim to improve network setup and compatibility. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Managing Evictions and Disruptions in Azure Kubernetes Fleets Azure Kubernetes Fleet Manager now supports managing evictions and disruption budgets across multiple clusters. This helps ensure workloads stay available while scaling or updating clusters in a fleet. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ RAG Time Journey 5 Focuses on Enterprise Features RAG Time Journey 5 introduces features designed for businesses, enhancing its usability in professional settings. It focuses on enterprise needs to improve workflows and operations. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Managing Workloads with Azure Kubernetes Fleet Manager Azure Kubernetes Fleet Manager helps to handle workloads across multiple clusters. It offers strategies for rolling out tasks and supports organized runs for smoother operations. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!