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The Azure Podcast

The Azure Podcast

By: Cynthia Kreng Kendall Roden Cale Teeter Evan Basalik Russell Young and Sujit D'Mello
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  • Episode 521 - The Final Episode

    Episode 521 - The Final Episode
    Jun 11 2025

    Final Episode of the Azure Podcast: A Journey of 12 Years

    In this special final episode of the Azure Podcast, hosts Cale, Evan, Sujit, Russell, Cynthia, and Kendall come together to reflect on the incredible journey of the podcast over the past 12 years. They share personal anecdotes, discuss the evolution of Azure services, and reminisce about the early days of podcasting. Key highlights include:

    Origins and Growth: Cale and Sujit recount how the podcast started in 2013 to keep up with the rapidly expanding Azure services.

    Technical Challenges: The hosts discuss the technical challenges faced in the early days, including using Skype for recording and the evolution of podcasting platforms.

    Guest Contributions: Evan and Sujit highlight the transition from hosts discussing topics to inviting guests, starting with Ryan Barry in episode 18.

    Personal Reflections: Russell shares his experience joining the podcast in episode 113 and his upcoming departure from Microsoft.

    Impact on Careers: Cynthia and Kendall reflect on how the podcast helped them grow in their careers and build valuable connections.

    Technical Reliability: Sujit emphasizes the reliability of Azure services that have hosted the podcast platform for 13 years without major issues.

    Community Engagement: The hosts share stories of meeting listeners and the impact of the podcast on the Azure community.

    Join us in celebrating the legacy of the Azure Podcast and the contributions of its hosts and guests. Thank you for being part of this journey!

    Media file: https://azpodcast.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/Episode521.mp3

    YouTube: https://youtu.be/EJGvLLA4lpY

    Azure OpenAI-based app to look through the transcripts of all 520 episodes: https://chat.azpodcast.com

    Note: All 520 episodes will remain online.
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  • Episode 520 - Azure Native Pure Storage Cloud

    Episode 520 - Azure Native Pure Storage Cloud
    May 19 2025

    Evan and Russell host David Stamen and Vaclav Jirovsky from Pure Storage, diving into how they've integrated their Pure Storage solution as an Azure native service.

    Media file: https://azpodcast.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/Episode520.mp3

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    Resources:

    • Azure Marketplace – Pure Storage Cloud Contact Me : A fully managed, Azure-native block storage-as-a-service offering from Pure Storage designed to simplify and optimize VMware migrations to Azure.
    • YouTube Playlist – Pure Storage Cloud for Azure VMware Solution : A video series showcasing technical overviews, deployment guides, and use cases for Pure Storage Cloud integrated with Azure VMware Solution.
    • Pure Storage Blog – Pure Storage Cloud for Azure VMware Solution : A deep dive into the architecture, benefits, and deployment of the Azure-native Pure Storage Cloud service for VMware workloads.
    • Microsoft Tech Community – Public Preview Announcement : Announcement of the public preview of Pure Storage Cloud for Azure VMware, highlighting its native integration, scalability, and enterprise-grade storage capabilities.
    • Microsoft Tech Community – Azure Storage Blog : Overview of Pure Storage Cloud’s public preview, emphasizing its VMware vVols support, native Azure experience, and simplified storage management.
    • Microsoft Learn – Configuration Guide : Step-by-step guidance on configuring Azure Native Pure Storage Cloud for Azure VMware Solution, including deployment and integration details.

    Other updates:

    • General Availability: Instance Mix for Virtual Machine Scale Sets : Azure now supports deploying up to five VM sizes in a single scale set using Flexible Orchestration Mode, improving capacity, cost-efficiency, and deployment simplicity.
    • Azure SQL Trigger for Azure Functions : This documentation explains how to use Azure SQL triggers in Functions to respond to database changes using change tracking and managed identities for secure integration.
    • O3 and O4 Mini Unlock Enterprise Agent Workflows : Microsoft introduces O3 and O4 Mini models to enhance enterprise agent workflows with advanced reasoning via Azure AI Foundry and GitHub integration.
    • Public Preview - Azure Logic Apps now available as Agent tool in Azure AI Foundry
    • Generally Available: Azure Storage Actions – Serverless storage data management
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  • Episode 519 - VM Repair Extension

    Episode 519 - VM Repair Extension
    May 2 2025
    In this episode of the Azure Podcast, hosts Evan Baslik and Sujit D'Mello are joined by special guests Adam Sandor, Travis Maier, and Leslie Chou to discuss the VM Repair extension. They delve into its capabilities, recent updates, and how it enhances supportability for Azure VMs. The conversation covers practical applications, security considerations, and future improvements, providing valuable insights for Azure users. Tune in to learn how the VM Repair extension can help you efficiently troubleshoot and resolve VM issues. Episode Highlights: Overview of the VM Repair extension and its benefitsRecent updates and new supported scenariosSecurity and customization optionsFuture improvements and AI integrationPractical tips for using the extension effectively Don't miss this informative episode to stay updated on the latest Azure support tools and enhancements! Media file: https://azpodcast.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/Episode519.mp3 YouTube: https://youtu.be/IcSAN_BJXWk Resources: Starting point for VM Repair and summary: Repair a Windows VM by using the Azure Virtual Machine repair commands - Virtual Machines | Microsoft Learn Specific VM Repair examples, showcasing how to use the new functionality I called out: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/cli/azure/vm/repair?view=azure-cli-latest#az-vm-repair-create-examples Repair Script Open Source Repo: Open Source repair scripts Official VM Repair docs: az vm repair | Microsoft Learn Linux repair script ALAR for some linux love: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/troubleshoot/azure/virtual-machines/linux/repair-linux-vm-using-alar Other updates: New ExpressRoute Metro locations Azure updates | Microsoft Azure Azure Container Instances now supports larger container size instances in public preview https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/?id=490690 Virtual network TAP https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/?id=490830 CAPTCHA for Azure Web Application Firewall (WAF) with Azure Front Door https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/?id=490854 Multitenant managed logging in Container Insights https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/?id=488110 MCP with server-sent events (SSE) with Azure Functions https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/?id=489433
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