Gabriel Monteiro Nepomuceno, a Software Engineer and Cloud architect in Microsoft's ISE team, explains the concept of Azure Verified Modules (AVM). These include both resource and pattern modules. These modules ensure consistency and compliance with best practices, making it easier for users to deploy secure and well-architected solutions. They are also supported by Microsoft, so customers get long-term stability for their deployments.

Media file: https://azpodcast.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/Episode507.mp3

YouTube: https://youtu.be/BB5HQ_VkHG0

Resources:

https://azure.github.io/Azure-Verified-Modules/

Other updates:

Empower innovation and transformation through AI and data-driven insights on Azure

https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/empower-innovation-and-transformation-through-ai-and-data-driven-insights-on-azure/

How higher education is reimagining student experiences with Azure OpenAI Service

https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/how-higher-education-is-reimagining-student-experiences-with-azure-openai-service/

https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/v2/Azure-Cobalt-100-Arm-based-Virtual-Machines

https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/v2/VM-watch-on-Azure-VMs

https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/v2/Ermetro-ga-announcement

https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/v2/ExpressRoute-guided-configuration-experience

https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/v2/Simulate-everyday-interactions-with-your-GenAI-App-Public-Preview

The team meets up with Vaclav Jirovsky and Cody Hosterman from Pure Storage to learn about Pure's CBS solution and why Azure customers should consider using it.

Media file: https://azpodcast.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/Episode506.mp3

YouTube: https://youtu.be/wCbd5vdcBPQ

Resources:

https://www.purestorage.com/products/cloud-block-storage/cbs.html

https://support.purestorage.com/bundle/m_cbs_for_azure/page/Pure_Cloud_Block_Store/CBS_for_Azure/topics/topic/t_cbs_for_azure_overview.html

Other updates:
https://powerplatformconf.com/

Willie Ahlers, Principal Architect, joins Cale, Cynthia and Russell to discuss the challenges and processes to get value from AI projects and make them successful in a live environment.

Media file: https://azpodcast.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/Episode505.mp3

YouTube: https://youtu.be/1GsuH-YylP0

• MAIVA - Microsoft AI Value Accelerator Playbook
• Data Science Toolkit - a collection of proven ML and AI implementation accelerators

Other updates:

• Public Preview: Expanded GenAI Gateway capabilities in Azure API Management
• Azure AI Model Inference API
• Public Preview: Low-Code RAG ingestion with built-in document parsing and chunking in Logic Apps Standard
• Public Preview – Templates Support in Azure Logic Apps Standard
• Public Preview – Out of box monitoring dashboards for Logic Apps Standard
• Generally Available: Java on Azure Container Apps
• Generally Available: Azure Application Gateway v2 Basic SKU
• Introducing o1: OpenAI’s new reasoning model series for developers and enterprises on Azure
• Advanced Container Networking Services: Enhancing security and observability in AKS