Microsoft has added Azure management capabilities to Azure Arc-enabled System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM), per a Friday announcement. Azure Arc-enabled SCVMM is currently at the preview ...

Microsoft explains Azure Virtual Machine lifecycle policy with four stages, giving customers clearer guidance on VM support, ...

Microsoft has announced that Ubuntu 24.04 LTS is now available in the Azure Marketplace so that you can use it in an Azure Virtual Machine. This version will be supported for up to 12 years. Paul Hill ...

Microsoft launches Azure Mbv4 virtual machines in preview to optimize SAP and memory-intensive enterprise workloads. New Mbv4 VMs deliver enhanced performance, Azure Boost, Intel Xeon processors and ...

The Azure VM Agent enables VMs to communicate with Azure’s underlying Fabric Controller via the virtual public IP 168.63.129.16. However, when VMs are migrated from on-premises or deployed from custom ...

Microsoft has unveiled its next-generation, in-house-developed ARM processor, the Cobalt 200, for Azure VMs, claiming up to 50% higher performance than its predecessor. Back in 2023, Microsoft first ...

Microsoft has updated the lifecycle of an Azure instance, without offering any information on how long it takes for an instance type to expire. Redmond’s “enhanced lifecycle” landed in late September ...

During the recent Microsoft Ignite event, a significant collaboration between AMD and Microsoft was highlighted. AMD showcased its array of products that are redefining the landscape of cloud ...

Confirmed on September 29, 2026ConclusionIf you are using NVv3 or NVv4 series virtual machines on Azure, you must either ...