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Workload identity federation for Azure deployments is now generally available

In September, we announced the ability to configure Azure service connections that do not need a secret. Azure service connections that use workload identity federation are easier to manage and more secure. Many customers have adopted this feature and we're excited to announce it is now generally available! (image) Improved security ...


A Look Back: Visual Studio’s Profiling Tool Advancements in 2023

In retrospect, the past year our team was on a mission to enhance Profiling tools, making them more efficient and user-friendly. We improved instrumentation and our .NET counter tool, broadened platform support, seamlessly integrated unit test profiling, and boosted overall performance. Your valuable feedback via Developer Community was ...


Spring 2024 roadmap for Semantic Kernel

Now that it's February, we wanted to share what we had planned for Semantic Kernel from now until Microsoft Build. Most of our next immediate investments fall into one of three buckets: V1.0 parity across all our languages, additional connectors, and last but not least, agents. If you want a deep dive into our plans, watch our Spring 2024 ...


Using AI for Content Moderation with Azure SQL Database

In my previous posts, I have covered using Azure OpenAI services with Azure SQL Database via REST endpoints. This post with further explore that pathway by creating stored procedures you can use to encapsulate the REST calls and combine them with custom business logic for AI content moderation with Azure SQL Database. A Quick Introduction ...


Feb 2024: A look at the latest Microsoft Entra key feature releases, announcements, and updates

An overview of the latest updates in Microsoft Entra for February 2024, including updates on app filters for Conditional Access policies and an array of new Public Previews, like Microsoft Entra Internet Access for all apps. Discover how these enhancements can be integrated into your projects for optimal performance and security.