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Microsoft Releases Azure Functions Support for Model Context Protocol Servers

Microsoft has launched its Model Context Protocol (MCP) for Azure Functions, ensuring secure, standardized workflows for AI ...
Windows Report

Microsoft Forces Azure Monitoring as SQL Server Tools Reach End of Support

Microsoft will retire SCOM SQL monitoring packs in 2027, pushing customers toward Azure Monitor and cloud billing.
Windows Report

Microsoft Pushes Reliability-First Update for Azure Database for MySQL

Microsoft’s January 2026 Azure Database for MySQL update delivers security patches and reliability fixes, with no new ...
TechRepublic

What’s new in Windows Server Azure Edition: Everything you need to know

What’s new in Windows Server Azure Edition: Everything you need to know Your email has been sent The special Azure image for Windows Server gets new features ...
Redmondmag.com

Microsoft Releases Emergency Fix for Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows 365 Authentication Failures

Microsoft released an out-of-band update Friday to resolve credential authentication failures affecting Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365 connections that emerged after the company's January 2026 ...
Business Wire

Ingram Micro’s Azure Accelerate Program Offers Cloud Migration Solutions for Businesses Impacted by Microsoft SQL Server and Server 2008 EOS

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--For users of Microsoft’s SQL Server and Windows Server 2008, the end is near: Microsoft is actively winding down service for these servers, with support for its SQL ...
CNET

Microsoft Azure, Server teams form new cloud division

Company is creating a new Server and Cloud Division, combining the Windows Server and Solutions group with the Windows Azure group. James Urquhart is a field technologist with almost 20 years of ...