Azure Government
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New eBook on strengthening cybersecurity for the DoD
The rapid evolution of technology and the exploitation of data, machine intelligence, and on-demand computing power is changing the requirements of cybersecurity. Fortunately, the tools available to the DoD are changing, too.
Azure Government AAD Authority Endpoint Update
We are continuing our efforts to provide a differentiated US Government platform and have updated our Identity architecture to bring additional capabilities inside the Azure Government infrastructure boundary. Part of this, as shared in our Azure Government endpoint mappings, is changing the Azure Active Directory (AAD) Authority for Azure Government from https://login-us.microsoftonline.com to https://login.microsoftonline.us. Many may have noticed this change when accessing https://portal.azure.us, https://account.windowsazure.us, or through a variety of cloud services already updated to leverage the new author...
The Azure Government Cloud Solutions Provider (CSP) program keeps growing
Since we launched Azure Government in the Cloud Solution Provider Program (CSP) we have been working with Partners across our ecosystem to bring them the great benefits of this channel, enable them to re-sell Azure Government, and help them grow their business while providing the cloud services their customers need. For the latest list of approved CSPs, visit our Azure Government authorized reseller list. If you would like to learn more about the Cloud Solution Provider Program and answers to Commonly asked questions, you can do so here. If you would like to apply to the program, you can find information on the...
Dynatrace Managed Instance now available for Azure Government
As teams across government agencies are hard at work modernizing their IT portfolios, it's helpful to have the best tools for optimizing application performance in the cloud. Built with AI technology, Dynatrace provides full stack, all-in-one monitoring and operations analytics for the public sector at massive scale, in the largest government environments. Dynatrace utilizes artificial intelligence to understand the complexities of performance in hyper-dynamic cloud environment, and it's now available for Azure Government. “The availability of Dynatrace for Azure Government addresses the growing demand for appli...
Azure Functions portal experience now available in Azure Government
Creating and managing your Azure Functions in Azure Government just got easier with the availability of the Azure Functions portal experience. The rich portal experience allows you to create, manage and monitor your functions. You can develop using C#, F# or JavaScript and integrate with a wide variety of services using triggers and bindings. To create an Azure Function in the portal, click on + Create a resource and search for Function App. All your functions, both new and previously created, are available through All Services > App Services for you to manage. As always, you can continue to pic...
Aerospace and defense leader L3 Technologies selects Azure Government to accelerate innovation
Today we are pleased to announce that L3 Technologies, a leading provider of a broad range of communication, electronic and sensor systems and products used on military, homeland security and commercial platforms, has chosen Microsoft Azure Government as its primary cloud platform for expanding data analytics capabilities, optimizing IT operations, and delivering greater value to customers.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux on Azure Government Now Consumes EA Monetary Commitment
Red Hat Enterprise Linux now consumes EA Monetary Commitment Azure Marketplace third-party reseller services now use Azure monetary commitment We are expanding the use of Azure Monetary Commitment! As of March 1, 2018, the third-party reseller services available on the Azure Marketplace—and listed below—consume Enterprise Agreement (EA) monetary commitment. Previously these services were billed outside of EA monetary commitment and were invoiced separately. EA monetary commitment for these services in the Marketplace helps simplify customer purchase and payment management. The following services are included: ...
Expanding Azure Government Marketplace – March 2018
Sarah Weldon, Azure Government Azure Government Marketplace ecosystem continues to grow! Since December 2017, over 80 new offers went live in Azure Government. We highlight a few including new publishers below: CentOS 7.4 – Rogue Wave Software (formerly OpenLogic) Data Flow Instance Powered by Apache Nifi – Onyx Point, Inc. Dynatrace Managed for Government - Dynatrace Flashgrid Node for Oracle RAC (based on OL 7.4) – FlashGrid Inc. Flashgrid Node, RHEL 7 based – FlashGrid Inc. Hanu Insight – Enterprise - Hanu Software Jenkins (US Gov) – Microsoft Qualys Virtual Scanner Appliance - Qualys, Inc Redhat OpenShi...
How to get started with Azure Government
This blog was contributed by Stuart McKee, Chief Technology Officer, US State and Local Government, Microsoft Corporation Many government agencies would like to take their first steps toward adopting cloud services. With so many options available, it’s hard to know where to start, and the idea of modernizing everything can be daunting. In most cases, taking a planned approach means greater success overall. Adopting cloud technology can mean a lot of things, from extending services to your current environment, to fully hosted applications, and everywhere in between. How do agencies take that first step? Many s...