Episode
Az Update Show S01E06
Episode 6 of the Az Update Show. This week Anthony Bartolo and Thomas Maurer discuss the latest Microsoft Azure News with our producer Pierre Roman.
- Microsoft announces the Windows Package Manager Preview: One of the announcements which had a lot of engagement this week was Windows Package Manager. Windows Package Manager introduces a set of software tools that help you automate the process of getting software on your machine. You are going to be able to winget install your way to bliss. One of the best parts is that it is open source. I had to pinch myself when I was able to winget install terminal, and then winget install powershell, and then winget install powertoys. You get the idea, and If you do not see an app you use, just create a new manifest, and submit a pull request. You can read the full announcement blog here, and if you want to try it out, check out this step by step guide about how to install winter.
Azure Stack announcements from Build 2020 : For our Azure Stack customers, this was an exciting week. The Azure Stack team around Natalia Mackevicius announced a lot of new enhancements and improvements during Microsoft Build 2020. The announcements range from new container-related services on Azure Stack Hub, new developer empowerment tools, new management functionality, and new hardware innovation. Especially when it comes to new container-related services on Azure Stack Hub, like the private preview of Azure Kubernetes Service on Azure Stack Hub, are super exciting.
There are many more announcements around Azure Stack, and I recommend you check out the Azure Stack Announcements at Build 2020 blog by Natalia Mackevicius.Developing for all 1 billion Windows 10 devices and beyond: It was never a better time to be a Windows developer. At Microsoft Build, Kevin Gallo (Corporate Vice President, Windows Developer Platform) shared that there are over 1 billion Windows 10 devices. Microsoft also shared the four key areas of improvements to the Windows platform:
- Unifying app development across the billion Windows 10 devices for all your current and future apps;
- Leaning into the cloud and enabling new scenarios for your Windows apps;
- Creating new opportunities for you to build connected apps using Microsoft 365 integration in the Windows experience; and
- Making Windows great for developer productivity.
You can read the full blog post here.The Windows Terminal is now released as version 1.0, and it is now generally available. The Windows Terminal is a new, modern, fast, efficient, powerful, and productive terminal application for users of command-line tools and shells like Command Prompt, PowerShell, and WSL. It has some key new features our customers requested, like:
- Multiple tabs
- GPU accelerated DirectWrite/DirectX-based text rendering engine
- Emoji support 8)
- Customizing options
- and more!
Check out the full announcement blog here.
- Azure Static Web Apps: The Azure team announced a new service called the Azure Static Web Apps. Azure Static Web Apps is a service that automatically builds and deploys full-stack web apps to Azure from a GitHub repository. The workflow of Azure Static Web Apps is tailored to a developer's daily workflow. Apps are built and deployed based on GitHub interactions.
Announcing Microsoft Lists - Your smart information tracking app in Microsoft 365: This was one of our favorite announcements. Microsoft Lists is a Microsoft 365 app that helps you track information and organize your work. Lists are simple, smart, and flexible, so you can stay on top of what matters most to your team. Track issues, assets, routines, contacts, inventory, and more using customizable views and smart rules and alerts to keep everyone in sync. With ready-made templates, you can quickly start lists online, on our new mobile app, and directly from within Microsoft Teams. And because it is part of Microsoft 365, you can rely on enterprise-grade security and compliance.
You can read the full announcement blog here.
- Microsoft Learn Module of the Week:
Azure Fundamentals
Excited after learning all the capabilities Azure services have to offer as shared during MS Build? The Azure Fundamentals learning path provides hands-on learning regarding concepts in adopting Azure Services. Check it out here.
Intro Video and Music Source: CC BY "Kundan Kumar" — Intro without text | 5 best intro is licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0.
Episode 6 of the Az Update Show. This week Anthony Bartolo and Thomas Maurer discuss the latest Microsoft Azure News with our producer Pierre Roman.
- Microsoft announces the Windows Package Manager Preview: One of the announcements which had a lot of engagement this week was Windows Package Manager. Windows Package Manager introduces a set of software tools that help you automate the process of getting software on your machine. You are going to be able to winget install your way to bliss. One of the best parts is that it is open source. I had to pinch myself when I was able to winget install terminal, and then winget install powershell, and then winget install powertoys. You get the idea, and If you do not see an app you use, just create a new manifest, and submit a pull request. You can read the full announcement blog here, and if you want to try it out, check out this step by step guide about how to install winter.
Azure Stack announcements from Build 2020 : For our Azure Stack customers, this was an exciting week. The Azure Stack team around Natalia Mackevicius announced a lot of new enhancements and improvements during Microsoft Build 2020. The announcements range from new container-related services on Azure Stack Hub, new developer empowerment tools, new management functionality, and new hardware innovation. Especially when it comes to new container-related services on Azure Stack Hub, like the private preview of Azure Kubernetes Service on Azure Stack Hub, are super exciting.
There are many more announcements around Azure Stack, and I recommend you check out the Azure Stack Announcements at Build 2020 blog by Natalia Mackevicius.Developing for all 1 billion Windows 10 devices and beyond: It was never a better time to be a Windows developer. At Microsoft Build, Kevin Gallo (Corporate Vice President, Windows Developer Platform) shared that there are over 1 billion Windows 10 devices. Microsoft also shared the four key areas of improvements to the Windows platform:
- Unifying app development across the billion Windows 10 devices for all your current and future apps;
- Leaning into the cloud and enabling new scenarios for your Windows apps;
- Creating new opportunities for you to build connected apps using Microsoft 365 integration in the Windows experience; and
- Making Windows great for developer productivity.
You can read the full blog post here.The Windows Terminal is now released as version 1.0, and it is now generally available. The Windows Terminal is a new, modern, fast, efficient, powerful, and productive terminal application for users of command-line tools and shells like Command Prompt, PowerShell, and WSL. It has some key new features our customers requested, like:
- Multiple tabs
- GPU accelerated DirectWrite/DirectX-based text rendering engine
- Emoji support 8)
- Customizing options
- and more!
Check out the full announcement blog here.
- Azure Static Web Apps: The Azure team announced a new service called the Azure Static Web Apps. Azure Static Web Apps is a service that automatically builds and deploys full-stack web apps to Azure from a GitHub repository. The workflow of Azure Static Web Apps is tailored to a developer's daily workflow. Apps are built and deployed based on GitHub interactions.
Announcing Microsoft Lists - Your smart information tracking app in Microsoft 365: This was one of our favorite announcements. Microsoft Lists is a Microsoft 365 app that helps you track information and organize your work. Lists are simple, smart, and flexible, so you can stay on top of what matters most to your team. Track issues, assets, routines, contacts, inventory, and more using customizable views and smart rules and alerts to keep everyone in sync. With ready-made templates, you can quickly start lists online, on our new mobile app, and directly from within Microsoft Teams. And because it is part of Microsoft 365, you can rely on enterprise-grade security and compliance.
You can read the full announcement blog here.
- Microsoft Learn Module of the Week:
Azure Fundamentals
Excited after learning all the capabilities Azure services have to offer as shared during MS Build? The Azure Fundamentals learning path provides hands-on learning regarding concepts in adopting Azure Services. Check it out here.
Intro Video and Music Source: CC BY "Kundan Kumar" — Intro without text | 5 best intro is licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0.
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