Microsoft has confirmed that Phase 2 of its mandatory multi‑factor authentication (MFA) enforcement for Azure will begin a tenant‑by‑tenant rollout this autumn, extending MFA requirements from portal sign‑ins down into the Azure Resource Manager (ARM) control plane and affecting command‑line...
GitHub Copilot for Azure has landed inside Visual Studio 2022 as a public preview, bringing a curated set of Azure management tools directly into Copilot Chat — Agent Mode and enabling developers to inspect resources, pull logs, run Azure CLI/azd commands, and even deploy applications from...
Microsoft has quietly extended Copilot’s reach deeper into the Azure developer workflow by launching a public preview of the GitHub Copilot for Azure extension for Visual Studio 2022, bringing a curated set of Azure tools—exposed via an Azure Model Context Protocol (MCP) server—directly into...
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Microsoft’s grand vision for bridging the world between AI agents and resource-rich cloud environments just took a massive leap forward with the public preview of the open-source Azure MCP Server. In a universe already swirling with new abbreviations and protocols, it feels as if Redmond just...
Unlocking the Power of Azure DevOps CLI on Your On-Prem Azure DevOps Server
Microsoft’s Azure DevOps ecosystem continues to evolve—even for on-premises installations. If you’re running Azure DevOps Server (formerly known as TFS) in your organization and want to streamline your development...
In a recent advisory, Microsoft’s security guidance has flagged a critical vulnerability—CVE-2025-24049—that targets the Azure Command Line Integration (CLI). This vulnerability, stemming from improper neutralization of special elements in command strings, paves the way for command injection...
If you’re dipping your toes into the vast ocean of Microsoft Azure, you’ll find a sprawling platform designed not just for the IT elite but for casual users too. From cloud novices to seasoned developers, Azure accommodates a variety of user profiles. So, how do you get on board? Let’s dive into...
As cloud computing continues to revolutionize how organizations manage their IT resources, Microsoft Azure stands at the forefront, offering a suite of versatile services that cater to a diverse range of business needs. Launched back in February 2010, Azure has evolved dramatically, becoming a...
On October 8, 2024, the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) reported a critical vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-43591. This vulnerability, specific to the Azure Command Line Interface (CLI), allows for an elevation of privilege, posing a significant risk to organizations leveraging...