Microsoft Events presents an overview of the newest Azure IaaS capabilities, with Igal Figlin, Narayan Annamalai, and Aung Oo highlighting innovations in compute, storage, networking, and AI-powered cloud operations.

Latest Advancements in Azure IaaS: Compute, Storage, Networking, and AI Integration

Agenda Highlights

  • Security improvements
  • Workload optimization techniques
  • Azure Copilot overview

New Features and Capabilities

  • Azure Disk Instant Access Snapshot: Accelerates recovery times with instant snapshot access for disks, minimizing downtime.
  • Azure Confidential Compute: Enhances secure data collaboration with hardware-based protection for sensitive workloads.
  • Control Plane Improvements: Managed system node pools in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) simplify orchestration and offer automated management.
  • AKS Automation: Announced automation for system node pool management streamlines cluster operations for developers and IT teams.

Showcase and Case Studies

  • High Performance and Fast Recovery: Demonstrated through rapid recovery using disk snapshots.
  • Databricks on Azure Cobalt 100: Customer case study showcases robust performance for advanced data analytics workloads.

AI and Azure Core

  • AI Transformation: Azure’s core infrastructure positions AI as a mainstream capability, enabling organizations to modernize and optimize mission-critical applications.
  • AI-Powered Cloud Operations: Azure Copilot and other integrated AI services drive efficiency and intelligent automation within cloud environments.

Security and Resiliency

  • Built-in security features and confidential compute help organizations meet regulatory and privacy requirements.
  • Flexible tiering strategies allow right-sizing of app deployments for cost control and operational resilience.

Resources and Further Learning

Speakers

  • Igal Figlin
  • Narayan Annamalai
  • Aung Oo

Session Details

  • Intermediate (Level 200)
  • Focus: Cloud-native, mission-critical workloads, AI integration, modern management features, security
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