Microsoft’s July 2025 roundup highlights new tools, features, and best practices across Azure, Microsoft Entra, Intune, and more. Key updates include:
Key Highlights:
Windows File Lock Troubleshooting
- Identify processes blocking files using Resource Monitor, Process Explorer, or command-line tools.
Azure Storage Actions
- Automate rehydrating archived blobs without extra compute.
Bicep for Entra ID
- GA support for defining and deploying Entra ID resources via Bicep templates
Google Play Integrity Policy Update
- New Android 13+ compliance requirements enforced in Intune by Sept 30, 2025
Azure Firewall Selective Logging
- Filter logs at ingestion to cut storage costs and focus on critical events.
Kernel Dump Based Online Repair
- Real-time dump analysis to speed Azure service recovery.
Networking Migration Guidance
- Four strategies to shift from Hub-and-Spoke to Azure Virtual WAN.
AI for Operations
- Copilot Agents for cost analysis and patch compliance inside Teams.
Regional Expansions
- Azure Virtual Desktop metadata in Korea Central; Azure VMware Solution in Spain Central.
Azure Linux 2.0 EOL
- Upgrade to Azure Linux 3.0 before July 31, 2025.
Windows Server 2025 SDN Deployment
- Improved high-availability networking via Network Controller on Failover Cluster.
Terraform Migration Tooling
- Move from CAF Enterprise Scale modules to Azure Verified Modules.
Azure Functions Scaling Tips
- Async, messaging, and monitoring best practices.
AI Skills in Action
- Adecco Group’s AI training boosts recruiter productivity by 63%.
BlobNFS FUSE Upgrade
- Up to 5× performance improvement for Blob Storage workloads.
HPC Architecture
- Ansys Minerva on Azure with high availability, security, and DR best practices.