Azure Government
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Azure Government Secret extends partner opportunity with marketplace program for ISVs
Microsoft Azure Government Secret helps government customers accelerate classified missions, and along with the announcement of accreditation at Department of Defense (DoD) Impact Level 6 (IL6) and Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 503, we’re expanding the Azure Marketplace to provide customers in the DoD and IC community with easier access to a broad range of software solutions. Preparing your solution for the Azure Government Secret Marketplace The Azure Government Secret Marketplace enables customers to find, buy, and deploy ISV solutions from within the air-gapped environment. For ISVs currently servin...
Azure Government releases 40+ new services, nearing parity with Azure commercial
Ongoing investments deliver rapid pace of innovation for mission across all data classifications In the last six months we’ve released more than 40 new services in Azure Government – along with 101 total services now accredited at FedRAMP High – continuing our commitment to invest in Azure commercial parity and rapidly deliver new Azure Government capabilities to support mission needs across all data classifications. As we’ve talked with mission owners, you’ve asked us to bring many of these services into the environment to enhance your ability to innovate faster. Services like Azure Sentinel, which gives yo...
New networking services in Azure Government
Improve connectivity and security with networking services that help you accelerate service delivery, optimize traffic and privacy, and shield VMs from common threats. New networking services in Azure Government include Azure Bastion, Azure Private Link, Azure Front Door, Azure Content Delivery Network, Azure Virtual WAN, and Azure DNS private zones. Learn more about these services below, and reach out to us with any questions at azgovfeedback@microsoft.com. For a complete list of services, view Azure services by region. Azure Bastion Azure Bastion is a fully managed PaaS service that provides secure and...
New container and compute options in Azure Government
Containerize apps more easily with new compute services available in Azure Government including Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS) and Azure Container Instances (ACI); and use new NV series Virtual Machines for GPU accelerated graphics applications in scenarios such as data visualization, simulation, CAD, and rendering and streaming content. Learn more about these services below, and reach out to us with any questions at azgovfeedback@microsoft.com. For a complete list of services, view Azure services by region. Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) The fully managed Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) makes deploy...
Power Apps and more new services for web apps in Azure Government
Accelerate web app development with Power Apps and a suite of new website services available in Azure Government including Azure Maps and Application Gateway v2. These and other web services in Azure Government can help you more easily create engaging, informative, and performant web experiences. Learn more about these services below, and reach out to us with any questions at azgovfeedback@microsoft.com. For a complete list of services, view Azure services by region. Power Apps Building apps with Power Apps helps everyone from business analysts to professional developers work more efficiently together. Sol...
Join us March 18: Gov Cloud Demopalooza (now virtual)
We will be virtual only this month for the Microsoft Azure Government DC Meetup, Gov Cloud Demopalooza, on Wednesday, March 18. RSVP and get the broadcast link on our Meetup site. We have an exciting showcase of demos lined up so grab your dinner and drink(s), engage in Q&A, and enjoy our Gov Cloud Demopalooza! Featured speakers and demos Please help us get the word out that we are virtual this month, and be sure to invite your colleagues and connections to RSVP and get the broadcast link on our Meetup site. About us With over 3,000 members, the Azure Government DC u...
New fully managed SQL and reserved storage for Azure Government customers
Modernize your workloads more easily and cost-effectively with new Azure Government options including Azure SQL Managed Instance, Azure Dedicated Host and Azure Storage Reservations. Learn more about these services below, and reach out to us with any questions at azgovfeedback@microsoft.com. For a complete list of services, view Azure services by region. Azure SQL Database Managed Instance Accelerate your on-premises SQL Server migrations without changing the application code with Managed Instance. Always have the latest SQL Server capabilities in the cloud with an evergreen SQL database that requires ...
Accelerate modernization with new migration services in Azure Government
A common need of many government customers is the ability to migrate massive amounts of data to the cloud during modernization initiatives. Depending on your requirements, you can select from a wide range of tools and programs to support data migration. In this blog, we’ll cover a few of the newer migration services in Azure Government, including Azure Database Migration Services, Azure Data Box, and Azure Data Box Heavy for large lifts. Learn more about these services below, and download Azure Government Migration and Modernization Playbook for comprehensive guidance. If you’re a federal customer looking f...
Expanding management and governance services in Azure Government
Among the new Azure Government services we’re spotlighting this month are several new management and governance services: Power Automate, Azure Resource Graph, Cloud Shell, Guest Configuration, and Nomination Portal. Learn more about these services below, and reach out to us with any questions at azgovfeedback@microsoft.com. For a complete list of services, view Azure services by region. Power Automate Power Automate is a service that helps you create automated workflows between your favorite apps and services to synchronize files, get notifications, collect data and more. It provides a low-code platform...