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A discussion on Model Context Protocol: Part 1 - Why is there a need for MCP  Part 2 - What MCP is, including its architecture and core components Link part…

A discussion on Model Context Protocol: Part 1 - Why is there a need for MCP Part 2 - What MCP is, including its architecture and core components Part 3…

A discussion on Model Context Protocol: Part 1 - Why is there a need for MCP Part 2 - What MCP is, including its architecture and core components Part 3…

A discussion on Model Context Protocol: Part 1 - Why is there a need for MCP Part 2 - What MCP is, including its architecture and core components Part 3…

A discussion on Model Context Protocol: Part 1 - Why is there a need for MCP  Part 2 - What MCP is, including its architecture and core components Part 3…

We are excited to announce the public preview of IPv6 outbound support in App Service for Windows! Public preview of outbound IPv6 support for Windows multi-tenant apps is supported on…

We’re excited to announce a major enhancement to the deployment experience for Strapi on Azure App Service. Building on the foundation laid out in our  overview, quick start, and FAQ , this…

What is the Root Cert API? The Root Cert API allows customers to programmatically add root certificates to their ASE, making them available during the startup of apps. Root certificates are public certificates…

Promoting an application or infrastructure change into production often comes with a requirement to follow a change control process. This ensures that changes to production are properly reviewed and that…

With Azure Container Apps we can run containerized applications, completely serverless. The platform itself handles all the orchestration needed to dynamically scale based on your set triggers (such as KEDA)…

If you haven't seen my previous blog post introducing MCP on Azure App Service, check that out here for a quick overview and getting started. In this blog post, I’m…

Optimizing JVM Configuration for Azure Deployments Tuning the Java Virtual Machine (JVM) for cloud deployments is notoriously challenging. Over 30% of developers tend to deploy Java workloads with no JVM…

In our previous blog, we discussed how to debug live issues in the Azure WebJobs Storage Extensions SDK. This approach is particularly effective when issues can be consistently reproduced. However,…

Microsoft just held its annual Microsoft Build event for developers. The live event might be over, but we have highlights and other content that will keep the excitement going. Explore…

Introduction Azure Container Apps provides a serverless platform for running containers at scale, and one of the big benefits is that you can easily scale workloads to zero when they…

Introduction Ensuring reliable, high-performance serverless applications is central to our work on Azure Functions. As new plans and features (like the Flex Consumption plan) continue to expand Functions’ capabilities, we…

OpenSSL is a powerful tool for working with SSL/TLS, but it can also be used to send custom HTTP requests, which is very useful for debugging and learning how HTTP(S)…

We’re excited to announce the preview of AI powered Actionable Insights in Azure Load Testing—a new capability that helps teams quickly identify performance issues and understand test results through AI-driven…

1 Access management Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) supports Microsoft Entra ID integration, which allows you to control access to your cluster resources using Azure role-based access control (RBAC). In this…

Spring AI 1.0 is now generally available, and it is ready to help Java developers bring the power of AI into their Spring Boot applications. This release is the result…

Today we're excited to announce the public preview of Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization on Azure Red Hat OpenShift (ARO). This new capability brings you:  The best of both worlds -…

Overview This blog post shows you how to enable SmallRye Health in Quarkus applications with health probes in Azure Container Apps. The techniques shown in this blog post show you…

This blog post provides a step-to-step guidance for how to debug the Azure WebJobs Extension SDK both locally and remotely on the function app.   As you all know, Azure…

Modernizing Java applications and migrating to the cloud is typically a complex, labor-intensive, and fragmented process. GitHub Copilot App Modernization for Java [and upgrade for Java] is a powerful solution…

Generative AI is already transforming how businesses operate, with organizations seeing an average return of 3.7x for every $1 of investment [The Business Opportunity of AI, IDC study commissioned by Microsoft].…

Azure Container Apps gives you a strong foundation for monitoring and debugging, with built-in features that give you a holistic view of your container app’s health throughout its application lifecycle.…

New App Service Premium v4 plan  The new App Service Premium v4 (Pv4) plan has entered public preview at Microsoft Build 2025 for both Windows and Linux!  This new plan…

The rapid rise of AI has unlocked powerful new scenarios—from AI-powered chatbots and image generation to advanced agents. However, deploying AI models at scale presents real challenges including managing compute-intensive…

Azure App Service Premium v4 plan is the latest offering in the Azure App Service family, designed to deliver enhanced performance, scalability, and cost efficiency. We are excited to announce…

Azure Functions – Build 2025 update With Microsoft Build underway, the team is excited to provide an update on the latest releases in Azure Functions this year. Customers are leveraging…

Building AI applications has never been more accessible. With advancements in tools and platforms, developers can now create sophisticated AI solutions that drive innovation and efficiency across various industries. For…

We are thrilled to announce the durable workflow capabilities in Azure Container Apps with the Durable task scheduler (preview). This new feature brings powerful workflow capabilities to Azure Container Apps,…

Azure Container Apps is a fully managed serverless container service that runs microservices and containerized applications on Azure. It provides built-in autoscaling, including scale to zero, and offers simplified developer…

Durable Execution Durable Execution is a reliable approach to running code, designed to handle failures smoothly with automatic retries and state persistence. It is built on three core principles: Incremental…

As a business built by developers, for developers, Microsoft has spent decades making it faster, easier and more exciting to create great software. And developers everywhere have turned everything from…

New Networking Capabilities in Azure Container Apps Azure Container Apps is your go-to fully managed serverless container service that enables you to deploy and run containerized applications with per-second billing…

If you’ve ever been to Microsoft Build, you know it’s not just another tech conference, it’s where ideas spark, connections happen, and the future of software takes shape. This year…

What are Availability Zones?  Availability Zones, or zone redundancy, refers to the deployment of applications across multiple availability zones within an Azure region. Each availability zone consists of one or…

It’s that time of year again—Microsoft Build 2025 is here! And in the spirit of pushing boundaries with AI, we’re thrilled to introduce a powerful new preview feature in Conversational Diagnostics. 📸 Diagnose…

Cost tracking is a critical aspect of cloud operations—it helps you understand not just how much you're spending, but also where that spend is going and which teams are responsible.…

A New Way to Host Functions on ACA With the new native hosting model, Azure Functions are now fully integrated into ACA. This means you can deploy and run your…

Choosing the right hosting plan for your WordPress site on Azure App Service can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be. Whether you're just exploring WordPress or launching a high-traffic…

The strategic partnership between Microsoft Azure and Red Hat continues to flourish in 2025, with both companies showcasing their joint innovations at two major tech events: Microsoft Build (May 19-22…

Introduction Azure Container Apps offers a robust platform for deploying microservices and containerized applications. When integrating with Azure Application Gateway, an internal container app environment can be accessed via public…

Software development is changing fast, and Java developers are right in the middle of it - especially when it comes to using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in their apps. This report…

Microsoft Build is just a few weeks away. To celebrate, we’re highlighting resources that will help you get ready for the big event. Explore some of the exciting sessions you…

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the way we build applications. With the introduction of Microsoft.Extensions.AI, integrating AI services into .NET applications has never been easier. In this blog, we'll explore…

Introduction When modernising your enterprise ASP.NET (.NET Framework) or ASP.NET Core applications and moving them from IIS over to Azure App Service, one of the aspects you will have to…

Azure Storage is a versatile cloud storage solution that I've used in many projects. In this post, I'll share my experience integrating it into a .NET Aspire project through two…

When you support Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters, keeping up with new versions of Kubernetes being released, and ensuring that your clusters are on a supported version can be difficult.…