[In preview] Public Preview: Azure Database for PostgreSQL cascading read replica

by Azalio tdshpsk | Jul 30, 2025 | Cloud

You can now use cascading read replicas in Azure Database for PostgreSQL flexible server, available in Public Preview. With this new capability, you can create additional read replicas from an existing one. A read replica can act as the source for new rep

[Launched] Generally Available: Accelerated logs now available for General Purpose tier in Azure Database for MySQL – Flexible Server

by Azalio tdshpsk | Jul 30, 2025 | Cloud

Now available for the General Purpose tier, accelerated logs in Azure Database for MySQL – Flexible Server give you the performance benefits previously available only in the Business Critical tier. Accelerated logs boost performance for a broader range

[Launched] Generally Available: Configure backup interval for Azure Database for MySQL automated backups

by Azalio tdshpsk | Jul 30, 2025 | Cloud

Azure Database for MySQL now enables you to configure the backup interval for the automatic backups taken by the system to improve restore speed. This new feature optimizes the process by introducing more frequent snapshots, thereby reducing the number of

[Launched] Generally Available: Azure Database for PostgreSQL Entra authentication for Power BI Desktop

by Azalio tdshpsk | Jul 30, 2025 | Cloud

You can now use Microsoft Entra ID authentication to connect to Azure Database for PostgreSQL from Power BI Desktop. This update simplifies access management, enhances security, and helps you support your organization’s broader Entra-based authentication

Google’s new toolset to help connect AI agents to BigQuery

by Azalio tdshpsk | Jul 30, 2025 | Cloud

Google has come out with a new toolset that will allow enterprises to connect their AI agents to data stored inside BigQuery in the wake of rising demand for agentic applications. Agentic applications, which can perform tasks without manual intervention, have caught...