[Launched] Generally Available: Dynamic data masking with Azure Cosmos DB

by Azalio tdshpsk | Apr 22, 2026 | Cloud

Dynamic data masking (DDM) is a server-side, policy-based security feature in Azure Cosmos DB that helps your organization protect sensitive data from unauthorized access. DDM dynamically masks data for nonprivileged users, ensuring that sensitive...

[In preview] Public Preview: Logical replication slot sync Status metric for Azure PostgreSQL Flexible Server

by Azalio tdshpsk | Apr 22, 2026 | Cloud

You can now monitor the synchronization status of your logical replication slots in Azure Database for PostgreSQL – Flexible Server using the new logical_replication_slot_sync_status metric, now in public preview. This Azure Monitor metric shows whether...

[Launched] Generally Available: Premium SSD v2 for Azure Database for PostgreSQL

by Azalio tdshpsk | Apr 22, 2026 | Cloud

We are excited to announce the general availability of Premium SSD v2 for Azure Database for PostgreSQL flexible server. With Premium SSD v2, you can achieve up to four times higher IOPS, significantly lower latency, and better price-performance for I/O-i

[In preview] Public Preview: Migrating from virtual network-integrated to Private Endpoint–capable network configuration

by Azalio tdshpsk | Apr 22, 2026 | Cloud

You can now migrate your Azure Database for PostgreSQL server from a virtual network‑integrated deployment to a network configuration that supports Private Endpoint connectivity. If you originally deployed your server inside a virtual network but now want

[Launched] Generally Available: Enhanced Mirroring Azure Database for PostgreSQL in Microsoft Fabric

by Azalio tdshpsk | Apr 22, 2026 | Cloud

New capabilities make it easier to mirror real-world Azure Database for PostgreSQL workloads at scale in Microsoft Fabric and operate them with confidence.You can mirror native PostgreSQL data types such as JSON, JSONB and other commonly used types, so ri

SpaceX secures option to acquire AI coding startup Cursor for $60B

by Azalio tdshpsk | Apr 22, 2026 | Cloud

SpaceX has obtained the right to acquire AI coding startup Cursor for $60 billion later this year, the two companies announced Tuesday. The aerospace company disclosed the arrangement in a post on X. “SpaceXAI and cursor_ai are now working closely together to create...