Enhancing Flexibility with Azure Backup’s Cross-Subscription Restore

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Azure Backup has introduced the Cross-Subscription Restore (CSR) feature, empowering users to restore Azure Virtual Machines (VMs) and their associated data across different subscriptions within the same tenant. This advancement offers greater flexibility in managing backup and disaster recovery strategies.

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Streamlining AKS Maintenance with the Communication Manager

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Microsoft has introduced the AKS Communication Manager, currently in preview, to enhance the management of maintenance tasks within AKS clusters. This feature leverages Azure Resource Notification and Azure Resource Graph frameworks to provide timely alerts on maintenance events, facilitating proactive management and reducing operational overhead.

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Azure DNS Introduces DNSSEC Support in Public Preview

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Microsoft has introduced Domain Name System Security Extensions (DNSSEC) support for Azure DNS, enhancing protection against DNS-related attacks and ensuring the integrity of domain name resolutions. This update enables organizations to secure their DNS infrastructure with cryptographic validation, helping prevent threats such as cache poisoning, DNS spoofing, and man-in-the-middle attacks.

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Enhancing Migration and Hybrid Cloud Management with Azure Arc’s New Capabilities

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Microsoft has introduced new features within Azure Migrate to streamline migration processes and bolster hybrid cloud management through Azure Arc. These enhancements aim to provide organizations with deeper insights and control over their IT environments during migration journeys.

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Azure Backup Significantly Reduces Costs for SAP HANA Database Protection

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Microsoft has announced a substantial reduction in the Protected Instance (PI) fees for Azure Backup of SAP HANA databases running on Azure Virtual Machines, effective September 1, 2024. This update aims to deliver enhanced value and cost efficiency for enterprises safeguarding their critical SAP HANA data.

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Streamlining Network Management with Azure’s IP Address Management (IPAM) in Virtual Network Manager

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Microsoft has introduced a public preview of the IP Address Management (IPAM) feature within Azure Virtual Network Manager, aiming to simplify and centralize IP address management across virtual networks.

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Azure Introduces Live Resize Capability for Premium SSD v2 and Ultra Disks

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Microsoft has announced the general availability of Live Resize for Azure Premium SSD v2 and Ultra Disks, enabling dynamic scaling of storage resources without incurring downtime.

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Optimize Your File Migrations with Azure Storage Mover’s Bandwidth Management

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Microsoft has introduced a new feature in Azure Storage Mover that allows you to schedule bandwidth limitations for your Storage Mover agents. This enhancement enables you to optimize file migrations while maintaining smooth network performance.

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Strengthening Data Security in Azure NetApp Files with Customer-Managed Keys

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Azure NetApp Files now supports transitioning from platform-managed keys (PMK) to customer-managed keys (CMK), giving organizations more control over their data encryption strategy. This update enhances security, compliance, and operational flexibility without requiring data migration.

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