Microsoft Rolls out a Bevy of Azure Improvements, GAs, and Previews

Microsoft just keeps chugging along with 5 big Azure announcements.

Rod Trent

September 11, 2014

1 Min Read
Microsoft Rolls out a Bevy of Azure Improvements, GAs, and Previews

I’m not sure what the record is for most announcements for a single product group in a single day, but the way Microsoft is steadily improving Azure, I’m sure they may hit the goal soon – if they haven’t already.

Late yesterday, Microsoft unveiled several GAs, Previews, and updates to Azure. Here’s what was announced:

Global Preview of Live Streaming and new media services. Included:

  • Live Streaming

  • Content Protection

  • Indexing

Enterprise-class Web Services. Included:

  • VPN Support for Azure Websites

  • Scalable WordPress provided in the App Gallery

Azure API Management GA

Expanded Identity and Access Management Services. Included:

  • Role Based Access Control

New SQL Database pricing tiers (announced recently) are now publicly available.

Full details can be found on the Microsoft Azure Blog: Enabling developers, IT Professionals and business leaders to maximize opportunities with cloud

About the Author

Rod Trent

Rod Trent

See more from Rod Trent
Sign up for the ITPro Today newsletter
Stay on top of the IT universe with commentary, news analysis, how-to's, and tips delivered to your inbox daily.
Newsletter Sign-Up

You May Also Like

Editor's Choice

a stressed employee at their laptop and collaboration icons gone amok
Unified Communications
Microsoft Teams Is Acting Up. What Can We Do?Microsoft Teams Is Acting Up. What Can We Do?
byBrien Posey
Sep 12, 2024
4 Min Read
person placing a block between two columns of blocks
IT Management
Data Skills Gap Is Hampering Productivity; Is Upskilling the Answer?Data Skills Gap Is Hampering Productivity; Is Upskilling the Answer?
byNathan Eddy
Sep 7, 2024
7 Min Read
data privacy quiz sample question above a desk
Data Privacy
Data Privacy Quiz: 20 Questions To Test Your KnowledgeData Privacy Quiz: 20 Questions To Test Your Knowledge
byIan Horowitz
Aug 30, 2024
1 Min Read
Exclusive ITPro Resources
See all ITPro Resources

Featured How Tos

tablet with "cloud computing" on the screen on top of financial documents and calculator
Cloud Computing
Guide to Cloud Computing ETFsGuide to Cloud Computing ETFs
A cartoon of a person sitting at a computer, with speech bubbles—one from the person saying Hello and one from the computer responding with Hello
PowerShell
PowerShell Speech Recognition: How To Set up Voice Commands and ResponsesPowerShell Speech Recognition: Set up Voice Commands and Responses
Migrating From VMware Guide cover
VMWare
Migrating From VMware: Guide to a Successful TransitionMigrating From VMware: Guide to a Successful Transition
Sign up for the ITPro Today newsletter
Stay on top of the IT universe with commentary, news analysis, how-to's, and tips delivered to your inbox daily.
Newsletter Sign-Up
Trending

Recent What Is

list of domains within the umbrella category of IT security
IT Security
What Is IT Security? Essentials of IT Security ExplainedWhat Is IT Security? Essentials of IT Security Explained
ITPro Today's tech careers quick reference guide cover
Career Management
Tech Careers: Quick Reference Guide to IT Job TitlesTech Careers: Quick Reference Guide to IT Job Titles