The Azure Podcast

In this episode of the Azure Podcast, co-hosts, Sujit D'Mello, Evan Basalik, Russell Young, Cynthia Kreng, and Cale Teeter welcome special guest Thiago Almeida from the Azure Functions team. They dive into the details of the new Azure Functions Flex Consumption Plan, discussing its features, benefits, and how it fits into the broader landscape of Azure's compute options. Thiago shares insights on the programming model, pricing, and the improvements in cold start times, as well as the integration with networking features. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in serverless computing and Azure Functions. Media file: https://azpodcast.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/Episode509.mp3 YouTube: https://youtu.be/WMdzxYy_tQ4 Resources: Ignite news from Functions https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/appsonazureblog/azure-functions-ignite-2024-update/4298757 Flex Consumption GA announcement https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/appsonazureblog/azure-functions-flex-consumption-is-now-generally-available/4298778 Azure Functions cold start improvements https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/appsonazureblog/our-latest-work-to-improve-azure-functions-cold-starts/4164500

Cale, Evan, Russell and Sujit discuss the recent updates in Azure and specially cover the Azure-related announcements in the recent Ignite 2024 conference. Media file: https://azpodcast.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/Episode508.mp3 YouTube: https://youtu.be/DwSqEMjmcn0 Resources: https://news.microsoft.com/ignite-2024-book-of-news/ https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/mysql/flexible-server/concepts-business-continuity https://aka.ms/configure-pon olling upgrades with MaxSurge for Virtual Machine Scale Sets - Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets | Microsoft Learn https://aka.ms/vmss-zonal-expansion Azure Container Apps planned maintenance (preview) | Microsoft Learn Release ProcDump-for-Mac 1.0 · microsoft/ProcDump-for-Mac Workspaces in Azure API Management | Microsoft Learn Protect APIs in API Management with Defender for APIs | Microsoft Learn

Gabriel Monteiro Nepomuceno, a Software Engineer and Cloud architect in Microsoft's ISE team, explains the concept of Azure Verified Modules (AVM). These include both resource and pattern modules. These modules ensure consistency and compliance with best practices, making it easier for users to deploy secure and well-architected solutions. They are also supported by Microsoft, so customers get long-term stability for their deployments. Media file: https://azpodcast.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/Episode507.mp3 YouTube: https://youtu.be/BB5HQ_VkHG0 Resources: https://azure.github.io/Azure-Verified-Modules/ Other updates: Empower innovation and transformation through AI and data-driven insights on Azure https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/empower-innovation-and-transformation-through-ai-and-data-driven-insights-on-azure/ How higher education is reimagining student experiences with Azure OpenAI Service https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/how-higher-education-is-reimagining-student-experiences-with-azure-openai-service/ https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/v2/Azure-Cobalt-100-Arm-based-Virtual-Machines https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/v2/VM-watch-on-Azure-VMs https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/v2/Ermetro-ga-announcement https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/v2/ExpressRoute-guided-configuration-experience https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/v2/Simulate-everyday-interactions-with-your-GenAI-App-Public-Preview

The team meets up with Vaclav Jirovsky and Cody Hosterman from Pure Storage to learn about Pure's CBS solution and why Azure customers should consider using it. Media file: https://azpodcast.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/Episode506.mp3 YouTube: https://youtu.be/wCbd5vdcBPQ Resources: https://www.purestorage.com/products/cloud-block-storage/cbs.html https://support.purestorage.com/bundle/m_cbs_for_azure/page/Pure_Cloud_Block_Store/CBS_for_Azure/topics/topic/t_cbs_for_azure_overview.html Other updates:https://powerplatformconf.com/