In this week’s update, John Savill’s Technical Training explores the latest Microsoft Azure changes, from Azure Files NFS support and database upgrades to an AI managed network RBAC enhancement and CrowdStrike-mapped threat actor naming. John points viewers to a rich set of Azure learning resources, recommends alternative venues for support, and provides a structured summary of the major technical topics discussed. The article is a helpful reference for cloud practitioners interested in staying current with weekly Azure developments.

Weekly Azure Update Overview

John Savill’s Technical Training provides an extensive review of new Microsoft Azure features and improvements for the week. The update is neatly organized with chapter markers to help viewers navigate key topics. Here’s a breakdown of the main points covered:

New Content and Community Guidance

  • John notes significant channel growth and advises viewers to use platforms like Reddit or the Microsoft Community Hub for support questions, as he’s unable to respond individually due to volume.

Azure Platform Updates

  • Azure Files NFS Support: Enhanced support for Network File System (NFS) within Azure Files in Azure Container Apps.
  • Azure Storage Mover: Added ability to move SMB shares to blob storage, facilitating easier data migration.
  • Database Enhancements:
    • PostgreSQL flexible server supports major version upgrades.
    • Fabric data factory adds upsert and script activity for PostgreSQL.
    • Authentication improvements from Azure Data Factory to PostgreSQL MI.
    • PostgreSQL 17 gains support for the pg_cron extension, and SSD v2 High Availability (HA).
    • MySQL flexible HA now integrates with Application Load Balancer (ALB) and introduces new function bindings.
  • ASR Premium SSD v2: Azure Site Recovery gains support for premium SSD v2 disks.
  • Azure Migrate: Zone-redundant storage (ZRS) is now supported for migration scenarios.

Security and AI Developments

  • CrowdStrike Integration: Improved mapping of Microsoft and CrowdStrike threat actor naming conventions improves security intelligence.
  • AI Managed Network: Role-based access control (RBAC) updates relate to networks managed by Azure AI services.

Administrative and Infrastructure Tools

  • Azure Quota Groups: An update for managing and grouping resource quotas more efficiently.

Additional Learning Resources

John provides links to:

  • Azure fundamentals and certification material,
  • DevOps, PowerShell, and master classes,
  • FAQs and mentoring content,
  • Demo for translating YouTube subtitles,
  • Channel subscription and charity merchandise.

Closing

John closes by encouraging viewers to explore his additional learning paths and notes the importance of engaging with the community.

This update is a valuable resource for professionals seeking concise insights into Azure’s evolving cloud ecosystem, security integrations, and AI-related enhancements.