Xbox/Gaming bets on Mariner
The Creator Platform and Experiences group (CPE) powers the Xbox storefronts on console, PC, mobile and Xcloud. CPE facilitates substantial traffic and revenue into Xbox, and they’re excited to bet on…
31/08/2022
Introducing Image Customizer for Azure Linux
We are excited to release Image Customizer, an open-source tool, built and maintained by the Azure Linux team. Image Customizer lets you customize well-tested existing Azure Linux images for any scenario in just minutes. Already trusted by first party teams like LinkedIn, Azure Frontdoor, and Azure Nexus in production, this…
18/09/2025Linux and Open Source Blog
You may be interested in
Extend the lifecycle of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server in Azure
Many of our customers rely on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) for running their mission-critical SAP and HPC (high-performance computing) workloads on Azure. We collaborate closely with SUSE to ensure…11/11/2024Ansible for Enhanced Automation on Azure
At Microsoft, we are always looking for ways to enhance our customers’ experience and provide them with the tools they need to succeed. That’s why we are excited to announce…03/02/2024The Open-Source Paradox: How Microsoft is giving back
The open-source community faces a paradox that threatens its very foundation. While open-source software now powers every major technology platform—from smartphones in our pockets to the cloud infrastructure running the…02/10/2025Automate Financial & Economic Data Analysis with Azure Linux VM
As cloud computing becomes increasingly integral to data analysis, many developers and analysts are turning to lightweight, secure, and scalable environments. Azure Linux, Microsoft’s custom Linux distribution built specifically for…04/05/2025Linux and Open Source on Azure Quarterly Update – October 2024
Since our last update in July, there's been no shortage of new exciting updates and news for Linux and open source on Azure. Dive in to learn more! What’s…31/10/2024Announcing Preview Availability of the Mariner AKS Container Host
In another important step for the CBL-Mariner (aka Mariner) project, we’re pleased to announce the Preview availability of Mariner as a container host for Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). Mariner is…12/10/2022Microsoft at Open Source Summit North America 2024
Open source is fundamental at Microsoft and can be found throughout the company today - across Microsoft, developers are using open source technology and building it with collaborators across…04/04/2024The 2023 Image-Based Linux Summit
This article was originally posted on LWN.net by Luca Boccassi. Read the original article on LWN.net. Following up from last year's first Image-Based Linux Summit, a second meeting was held…04/12/2023What’s new in Azure Linux: Community, events, new features, and more.
Azure Linux (aka Mariner) was released four years ago, empowering internal Microsoft services such as Minecraft, Xbox, HDInsight, Microsoft Threat Protection, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), and Azure Operator Nexus to…04/03/2024Ubuntu Server to Ubuntu Pro in-place upgrade now available in public preview
Ubuntu Server is one of the most popular Linux distributions in the cloud. While many Azure customers are happy with Ubuntu Server as a free, community-supported distribution, Microsoft recommends you…17/08/2023Modernize Your Infrastructure with Azure: Special promotional offer on Linux VMs
We are excited to announce a promotional offer on several Linux Virtual Machines (VMs) series to help you optimize Azure costs. From October 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025,…01/10/2024