Ctrl+Alt+Azure 307 - Microsoft Security Updates
Sep 10, 2025
This week, listeners get the scoop on crucial Microsoft security updates, including the migration from Azure CDN to Front Door for better protection. Discover the exciting new customizable responses for blocked requests in the Application Gateway's Web Application Firewall. The show also delves into enhanced features like CAPTCHA and secure access to Kubernetes with Azure Bastion, while highlighting workspace-level private links for easier management in Microsoft Fabric. Plus, enjoy a lighthearted story about navigating an office move without an elevator!
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Moving Day Staircase Workout
- Jussi moved offices and ended up carrying boxes up six floors when the elevator was out of order.
- He hired movers but still did multiple round trips and treated it like an accidental workout.
Decluttered Home Office Boost
- Tobias rearranged his living room and home office to remove clutter and improve focus.
- He found the decluttered living room improved his mental headspace and wants the same for his home office.
Azure China CDN Retirement
- Azure CDN in China (operated by 21Vianet) will be retired and customers must migrate by Dec 1, 2025.
- Azure Front Door Standard/Premium is now GA in China North 3 and East 3 as the recommended replacement.