Azure IoT News is here, in this blog, for the first time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I decided to inform you about Azure updates in the field of IoT every single month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There wasn’t any update in the first week of this month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udd38 The first news is about Azure Percept<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Azure Percept DK July Software update is now available!<\/p>\n\n\n\n These updates include fixes related to security, Wi-Fi, and Out Of Box Experience UI localization and they are highly recommended in order to keep the device up to date with the latest fixes and features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Read more here: https:\/\/azure.microsoft.com\/en-gb\/updates\/apdk2107update\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udd38 The next is about Azure Sphere<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Azure Sphere OS version 21.08 is now available for evaluation in the Retail Evaluation feed. The retail evaluation period provides 14 days for backward compatibility testing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This evaluation release of 21.08 includes enhancements and bug fixes for the OS only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Areas of special focus for compatibility testing with the 21.08 release should include apps and functionality utilizing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n – cURL<\/p>\n\n\n\n – SPI<\/p>\n\n\n\n – I2C<\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition, 21.08 includes updates to mitigate against the CVE-2021-22924 (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures – CVEs).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Visit this link for more: https:\/\/azure.microsoft.com\/en-gb\/updates\/general-availability-azure-sphere-os-version-2108-expected-on-aug-25\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udd38 The next news is about Azure Machine Learning<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Azure Machine Learning public preview announcements for August 2021 are here!<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you want to learn more, follow this link: https:\/\/azure.microsoft.com\/en-gb\/updates\/azure-machine-learning-public-preview-announcements-august-2021\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udd38 Azure IoT Central<\/strong> news and updated features from July 2021 <\/p>\n\n\n\n These updates are related to: <\/p>\n\n\n\n To learn more about these updates, visit this link: https:\/\/azure.microsoft.com\/en-gb\/updates\/azure-iot-central-new-and-updated-features-july-2021<\/a>\/ <\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udd38 The retirement date for Azure IoT Central<\/strong> version 2 has been extended & the new due date is 1 March 2022!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Make the switch early to gain the benefits of version 3 which provides many new features that are not available in version 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Version 3 includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n To avoid service disruptions, migrate your Azure IoT Central apps to version 3 before 1 March 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Learn more here: https:\/\/azure.microsoft.com\/en-gb\/updates\/iotcentralv2\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udd38 Because Azure Cosmos DB Java SDK v4<\/a> has up to 20% enhanced throughput, TCP-based direct mode, bug fixes, and provide support for the latest backend features, it will be retired the 3.x version of the Azure Cosmos DB Java SDK<\/strong> for SQL API on 31 August 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Learn more here: https:\/\/azure.microsoft.com\/en-gb\/updates\/retirement-notice-update-java-sdk-3x-to-java-sdk-4x-by-31-august-2024\/<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udd38 The Azure Cosmos DB<\/strong> continuous backup with point-in-time restore now in general availability! It helps to recover from accidental deletion of your account or container, in addition to accidental data modification or deletion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Learn more here: https:\/\/azure.microsoft.com\/en-gb\/updates\/azure-cosmos-db-continuous-backup-with-point-in-time-restore-now-in-general-availability\/<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udd38 Azure Static Web Apps<\/strong> has added preview support for Private Endpoints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Learn more here: https:\/\/azure.microsoft.com\/en-gb\/updates\/azure-static-web-apps-adds-public-preview-support-for-private-endpoints\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udd38 Version 2.x of the\u202fAzure Cosmos DB\u202f.NET SDK<\/strong> will be retired on the 31st of August 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because version 3 of the Azure Cosmos DB .NET SDK includes updated features and improved performance, we\u2019ll retire version 2.x of this\u202fSDK\u202fon\u202f31 August 2024.\u202f To avoid service disruptions, migrate to Azure Cosmos DB .NET SDK version 3<\/a> by 31 August 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Version 3 includes: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Learn more here: https:\/\/azure.microsoft.com\/en-gb\/updates\/action-required-update-your-azure-cosmos-db-net-sdk-to-version-3-by-31-august-2024\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udd38 The first news about this week is about Azure Sphere.<\/strong> Azure Sphere OS version 21.08 is now available in the Retail feed. This release includes bug fixes in the Azure Sphere OS and the following enhancements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition, 21.08 includes updates to mitigate against the CVE-2021-22924 (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposure).<\/p>\n\n\n\n P.S. If your devices are connected to the internet, they will receive the updated OS from the cloud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Read more here: https:\/\/azure.microsoft.com\/en-gb\/updates\/general-availability-azure-sphere-os-version-2108\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udd38 Machine Learning Studio<\/strong> (classic) will retire on 31 August 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because Azure Machine Learning now provides rich, consolidated capabilities for model training and deploying, the older Machine Learning Studio (classic) service will be retired on 31 August 2024. Make a transition to using Azure Machine Learning by that date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Read more here: https:\/\/azure.microsoft.com\/en-gb\/updates\/machine-learning-studio-classic-will-retire-on-31-august-2024\/<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udd38 Retiring version Async 2.x of the Azure Cosmos DB Java SDK<\/strong> on 31 August 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because Azure Cosmos DB Java SDK v4 has up to 20% enhanced throughput, TCP-based direct mode, bug fixes, and provide support for the latest backend service features, Async 2.x version of the Azure Cosmos DB Java SDK for SQL API will be retired on 31 August 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Read more here: https:\/\/azure.microsoft.com\/en-gb\/updates\/retirement-notice-update-java-async-2x-to-java-sdk-4x-by-31-august-2024\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udd38 Azure Functions<\/strong> support for Python 3.6<\/strong> is ending on 30 September 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To avoid any service disruption in your applications, you have to upgrade to Python 3.8, and then follow the steps to update your applications settings<\/a> before 30 September 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Read more here: https:\/\/azure.microsoft.com\/en-gb\/updates\/azure-functions-support-for-python-36-is-ending-on-30-september-2022\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udd38 Azure Functions<\/strong> support for Node 8<\/strong> is ending on 28 February 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To avoid any service disruption in your applications, you have to upgrade to Node 14, and then follow the steps to update your applications settings<\/a> before 28 February 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Read more here: https:\/\/azure.microsoft.com\/en-gb\/updates\/azure-functions-support-for-node-8-is-ending-on-28-february-2022\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udd38 Azure Functions<\/strong> support for Node 6<\/strong> is ending on 28 February 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To avoid any service disruption in your applications, you have to upgrade to Node 14, and then follow the steps to update your applications settings<\/a> before 28 February 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Read more here: https:\/\/azure.microsoft.com\/en-gb\/updates\/azure-functions-support-for-node-6-is-ending-on-28-february-2022\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udd38 Azure Functions<\/strong> support for PowerShell 6<\/strong> is ending on 30 September 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To avoid any service disruption in your applications, you have to upgrade to PowerShell 7, and then follow the steps to update your applications settings<\/a> before 30 September 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Read more here: https:\/\/azure.microsoft.com\/en-gb\/updates\/azure-functions-support-for-powershell-6-is-ending-on-30-september-2022\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udd38 Azure Functions<\/strong> support for Node 10<\/strong> is ending on 30 September 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To avoid any service disruption and potential security vulnerabilities in your applications, you have to upgrade to Node 14, and then follow the steps to update your applications settings<\/a> before 30 September 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Read more here: https:\/\/azure.microsoft.com\/en-gb\/updates\/azure-functions-support-for-node-10-is-ending-on-30-september-2022\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udd38 “Jonnychipz Weekly # 33 \u2013 Holiday<\/a>” is here and I had the honor to become one of this week’s Azure News community Reporters!! <\/p>\n\n\n\n It’s covering the Last Week of Azure News and Updates, Welsh Azure User Group News, and some great Community Callouts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Find it here: https:\/\/youtu.be\/YxIAeaPbF6Q<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Week 16-22\/8<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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