In this Azure update video, John Savill highlights the latest changes across several Azure services and shares important channel announcements affecting viewers.

Summary of Key Points

Author: John Savill’s Technical Training

Azure Platform Updates

  • Azure Advisor VM Right-sizing: Enhancements to recommendations for optimizing VM resources to reduce cost and improve efficiency.
  • FXv2 VMs: Release of new VM sizes for broader workload support.
  • AFD Managed Certificates for Wildcard Domains: Automatic certificate management improvements for Azure Front Door services.
  • WAF Security Copilot Integration: Integration of Microsoft Copilot into Azure Web Application Firewall (WAF) to bolster security operations with AI-driven support.
  • AVNM IPAM: Upgrades in IP address management using Azure Virtual Network Manager (AVNM).
  • Azure Firewall Draft & Deploy: Feature allowing configuration drafting and staged deployment for Azure Firewall, improving network security management.
  • Prem SSD v2 & Ultra in Malaysia West: Availability of premium SSD v2 and ultra disk storage options in the Malaysia West region.
  • NetApp PMK to CMK Migrationless Migration: Simplified process for migrating from platform-managed to customer-managed keys without traditional migration.
  • Azure SQL DB Vector Data and Functions: New vector data and function support within Azure SQL Database, enabling advanced AI-powered search and analysis scenarios.
  • ACM FOCUS 1.2 Support: Updated compliance and security standards for Azure resources.
  • Azure Monitor Workspace Ingestion Monitor: Enhanced monitoring of data ingestion to improve observability and cost control.

Community and Channel Updates

  • Q&A Policy Change: Due to the channel’s growth, direct question submissions are now discouraged; viewers are guided to forums like Reddit or Microsoft Community Hub.
  • Learning Resources: Curated links to Azure learning paths, certification repositories, master class video playlists, and mentoring content are provided to help users upskill.
  • Accessibility: Instructions for using subtitle translation features are shared for broader accessibility.
  • Charity Support: Channel store link supporting Cure Childhood Cancer.

Additional Information

  • Viewers are encouraged to leverage the channel’s search functionality to find relevant content.
  • Subscription and further engagement prompts included.

Closing Thoughts

John Savill summarizes the ongoing improvements in Azure services and administrative practices, helping viewers stay informed and equipped for cloud success.