You can back up file shares automatically based on policy and restore instantly to a point in time by using the Azure portal. Source: Microsoft Azure News Public preview: Azure Backup integration with Azure Files
Because you can now embed more Power BI features in your apps by using Power BI Embedded, the Power BI Workspace Collections service is being retired. Source: Microsoft Azure News Power BI Workspace Collections is being retired
We’re excited to announce the general availability of application consistent backup for Linux VMs running in Azure by using Azure Backup. Source: Microsoft Azure News General availability: Application consistent backup for Linux VMs by using Azure Backup
You can now copy your Amazon AppStream 2.0 images across AWS Regions. Using the same image across AWS Regions makes it simpler to manage global deployments of your applications on AppStream 2.0. By deploying your applications in AWS Regions closer to your users, you provide them with a more responsive experience. Source: Amazon Web Read more about Amazon AppStream 2.0 Now Supports Copying Images Across AWS Regions[…]
Starting today, you can use AWS Single Sign-On (SSO) to enable users to find and get AWS Command Line Interface (CLI) credentials for multiple AWS accounts more easily. Source: Amazon Web Services News AWS Single Sign-On Now Supports AWS Command Line Interface Access
The Master Reference Architecture for Analytics Platform System will be updated with the latest generation of hardware and will be available in the spring of 2018. Source: Microsoft Azure News Analytics Platform System: Hardware refresh available for HPE appliances from May 2018
RI coverage tracks the number of running instance hours that are covered by RIs, which allows you to understand your RI coverage at a high level (e.g., across all running hours) or dive into detailed information by filtering for a particular set of accounts, instance types, regions, tags, and more. From there, you can use Read more about Access Your Reserved Instance (RI) Coverage Information via the AWS Cost Explorer API[…]
The Amazon WorkDocs web application has been redesigned to create a more productive collaboration experience for users. The new user interface allows users to better organize their files and makes it easier to share content with others. Users can now access common features, like editing, locking and unlocking files, viewing their favorites, and sharing content, Read more about Amazon WorkDocs Web Application Redesign Offers Users an Improved Collaboration Experience[…]
You can now use Apache Hadoop 2.8.3, Apache HBase 1.4.0, Apache Flink 1.4.0, Presto 0.188, and Presto integration with EMRFS on Amazon EMR release 5.12.0. Additionally, you can now use upgraded versions of Hue (4.1.0), Apache MXNet (1.0.0), and Apache Phoenix (4.13.0). Hadoop 2.8.3 is the first version of Hadoop 2.8.x supported in Amazon EMR Read more about Support for Apache Hadoop 2.8.3 and Presto Integration with EMRFS on Amazon EMR Release 5.12.0.[…]
Oracle Patch Set Updates contain critical security updates and other important updates. The January 2018 PSUs are now available for Amazon RDS for Oracle. To learn more about the Oracle PSUs supported on Amazon RDS, visit the Amazon RDS patch update documentation. Source: Amazon Web Services News January 2018 Oracle Patch Set Updates (PSU) Are Read more about January 2018 Oracle Patch Set Updates (PSU) Are Available for Amazon RDS for Oracle[…]