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⚡️ Purview DLP Policies Now for Fabric Lakehouses Microsoft has added Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies to Fabric Lakehouses in preview. This feature helps control access to data in Fabric Lakehouses for better security. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Python 3.9 Support Ends in 2025 Support for Python 3.9 will stop on October 31, 2025. Users of Azure Functions are advised to upgrade to Python 3.11. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Azure Load Testing Adds Managed Identity Support Azure Load Testing now supports Managed Identity for authentication. This allows secure access to resources without needing passwords or keys. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Azure VMware Solution Expands with AV48 Node in Japan East The Azure VMware Solution now supports the AV48 node size in the Japan East region, providing more options for users in the area. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Microsoft Launches Fabric SKU Estimator Preview Microsoft has introduced the Fabric SKU Estimator in preview. It helps businesses plan their capacity needs more effectively. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Model Context Protocol Now Available with C# SDK The Model Context Protocol (MCP) for AI agents, launched by Anthropic last November, now includes a software development kit (SDK) for C#. It has become a popular tool in the AI field. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Microsoft Unveils GPT-4.1 Models for Azure AI Microsoft has announced the launch of the GPT-4.1 model series, including GPT-4.1, 4.1-mini, and 4.1-nano, for its Azure OpenAI Service. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Managed Identity in Azure Red Hat OpenShift Azure Red Hat OpenShift now supports Managed Identity, allowing resources to access Azure services securely without storing credentials in code or settings. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Region Selection Added to Azure Cosmos DB Data Explorer Azure Cosmos DB Data Explorer for NoSQL accounts now lets users choose the region for their requests. This feature, available when using Entra Authentication, helps with testing, troubleshooting, and improving performance by sending requests to a chosen Azure region. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Subnet Peering Added to Azure Azure now supports subnet peering, which lets users connect two subnets within the same virtual network. This feature allows better control and traffic management between subnets without needing external gateways. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Azure Red Hat OpenShift April 2025 Update Microsoft and Red Hat shared updates on Azure Red Hat OpenShift in April 2025, outlining new features and improvements for users. The changes aim to enhance platform performance and management. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Microsoft and Anthropic Partner on C# SDK for AI Models Microsoft and Anthropic are teaming up to create an official C# SDK for the Model Context Protocol. This tool will make it easier to add large language model features to C# apps. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ What’s New in FinOps Toolkit 0.9 – March 2025 FinOps toolkit 0.9 brings updated features in March 2025 to help manage cloud costs better. It includes improved tools for tracking expenses and finding saving opportunities. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Porting Song Recommendations from C# to F# This article explores translating a song recommendation code base from C# to F#. It is part of a series on solving complex problems with functional architecture. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Evaluating Agentic AI Systems The article looks at how agentic AI systems are assessed using specific metrics. It explores methods to measure their performance and behavior effectively. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ F# Weekly #15, 2025: .NET 10 Preview 3 and Azure Functions This edition covers the release of .NET 10 Preview 3 and updates on Managed Custom Providers (MCP) for Azure Functions. Key advancements in these tools offer improvements for developers working with F#. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Git: 20 Years of Version Control Git, a distributed version control system now 20 years old, is widely used for software collaboration. It supports projects ranging from small open-source efforts to large-scale operations by global tech companies. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Azure SQL Database Features Now Live for Microsoft Copilot Microsoft has made Azure SQL Database features fully available for use with Microsoft Copilot in Azure. These capabilities provide tools to support AI integration within the database platform. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Spring Cloud Azure Key Vault JCA for TLS and mTLS The Spring Cloud Azure Starter Key Vault JCA simplifies using Key Vault for TLS and mutual TLS (mTLS) encryption in Spring Boot applications. It helps manage secure connections effectively. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Hosting Remote MCP Servers in Azure Azure Container Apps now supports hosting remote MCP servers. This allows users to run and manage these servers in a cloud environment. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!