Azure Updates - Latest from Azure Charts

Microsoft Azure Red Hat OpenShift is now available in Austria East

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:00:48 Z

The Austria East region is now generally available to Azure Red Hat OpenShift customers and partners. The region includes three availability zones, supporting resilient and scalable operations. Why it matters: In-country data residency: Data stored in
Update Type: GA, Services: Azure Red Hat OpenShift, Categories: Features, Compliance, Security, Management, Open Source

Azure Monitor for Azure Arc-enabled Kubernetes with OpenShift and Azure Red Hat OpenShift

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:45:55 Z

Azure Monitor provides a complete set of services for monitoring the health and performance of different layers of your Kubernetes infrastructure and the applications that depend on it.Azure Monitor support for Azure Arc-enabled Kubernetes with OpenShift
Update Type: GA, Services: Kubernetes Service, Azure Monitor, Azure Arc, Azure Red Hat OpenShift, Categories: Features, Services, Management

Azure Red Hat OpenShift adds NVIDIA H100 and H200 GPU support

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:30:53 Z

Azure Red Hat OpenShift (ARO) now supports NVIDIA H100 and H200 GPU-based Azure Virtual Machine SKUs, enabling customers to run large-scale AI, machine learning, and high-performance computing (HPC) workloads on a fully managed OpenShift service. This upd
Update Type: GA, Services: Machine Learning, Virtual Machines, Kubernetes Service, Azure Red Hat OpenShift, Categories: Regions & Datacenters, Open Source

Azure Red Hat OpenShift: Managed Identity and Workload Identity now generally available

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 07:44:00 Z

Managed and workload identities are GA on ARO—available across all public and government regions.
Update Type: GA, Services: Azure Red Hat OpenShift, Categories:

Azure Red Hat OpenShift in Indonesia Central

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:30:50 Z

Azure Red Hat OpenShift (ARO) is now generally available in the Indonesia Central Azure region, expanding regional availability for customers running mission‑critical OpenShift workloads on Azure. This release enables organizations in Indonesia and the br
Update Type: GA, Services: Azure Red Hat OpenShift, Categories: Open Source

Azure Red Hat OpenShift Managed Identity and Workload Identity

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:30:05 Z

Azure Red Hat OpenShift now supports managed identities and workload identities as a generally available capability, enabling you to run OpenShift clusters and applications on Azure without long lived service principal credentials. This aligns Azure Red H
Update Type: GA, Services: Azure Red Hat OpenShift, Categories: Compliance, Management

Azure Red Hat OpenShift is now available in Malaysia West, New Zealand North, and Mexico Central

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:30:41 Z

Azure Red Hat OpenShift is now generally available in three additional Azure regions: Malaysia West, New Zealand North, and Mexico Central. This expansion strengthens Azure Red Hat OpenShift’s presence across Asia Pacific and Latin America, enabling custo
Update Type: GA, Services: Kubernetes Service, Azure Red Hat OpenShift, Categories: Features, Regions & Datacenters, Open Source

Azure NetApp Files support in OpenShift Virtualization

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 17:00:06 Z

Azure NetApp Files now enables fast virtual machine (VM) provisioning, instant cloning, and live migration in OpenShift Virtualization. It offers seamlessly scalable storage with predictable performance and enterprise data management for VM workloads from
Update Type: Preview, Services: Virtual Machines, Azure NetApp Files, Azure Red Hat OpenShift, Categories:

Azure Command Launcher for Java

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 14:00:07 Z

At Microsoft Ignite 2025, we announced the Public Preview of the Azure Command Launcher for Java, a new JVM launcher optimized specifically for Azure. This tool provides better default ergonomics for Java applications running in containers and virtual mac
Update Type: Preview, Services: Virtual Machines, Kubernetes Service, App Service, Container Instances, Container Apps, Azure Red Hat OpenShift, Categories: Services

Azure Red Hat OpenShift Confidential Containers: General Availability Announced

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 14:06:00 Z

Confidential Containers GA on ARO—secure at scale!
Update Type: GA, Services: Azure Red Hat OpenShift, Categories:

Azure Monitor for Azure Arc-enabled Kubernetes with OpenShift and Azure Red Hat OpenShift

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 08:00:32 Z

Azure Monitor provides a complete set of services for monitoring the health and performance of different layers of your Kubernetes infrastructure and the applications that depend on it.Azure Monitor now supports Azure Arc-enabled Kubernetes with OpenShift
Update Type: Preview, Services: Kubernetes Service, Azure Monitor, Azure Arc, Azure Red Hat OpenShift, Categories: Services, Management

OpenShift Virtualization now available on Azure Red Hat OpenShift

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:00:16 Z

Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization is now generally available on Azure Red Hat OpenShift (ARO), enabling customers to manage virtual machines and containers from one cloud-native platform. This GA builds on feedback from the preview announced at Red Hat Sum
Update Type: GA, Services: Virtual Machines, Kubernetes Service, Azure NetApp Files, Azure Red Hat OpenShift, Categories:

OpenShift Virtualization on Azure Red Hat OpenShift GA: Accelerating Hybrid Cloud Modernization

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 15:10:00 Z

OpenShift Virtualization now GA on ARO—scale smarter!
Update Type: Announcement, Services: Azure Red Hat OpenShift, Categories:

RHEL Software Reservations Now Available on Azure with Updated Pricing

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 16:45:57 Z

Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) software reservations are now available again for purchase on Azure following important updates to billing meters and pricing. This update addresses issues with previous billing meters and aligns with Red Hat's new pricing
Update Type: GA, Services: Azure Red Hat OpenShift, Categories: Features, Pricing & Offerings

Azure Red Hat OpenShift Now Available in UAE Central and US Gov Texas

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 21:15:48 Z

Azure Red Hat OpenShift is now generally available in two new regions: UAE Central and US Gov Texas, bringing enterprise-grade managed OpenShift capabilities to customers in the Middle East and southwestern United States. These expansions provide local de
Update Type: GA, Services: Kubernetes Service, Azure Red Hat OpenShift, Categories: Features, Security

Azure Red Hat OpenShift Version 4.17 Now Available with Enhanced Features

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 15:15:27 Z

Azure Red Hat OpenShift version 4.17 is now available as an installation option. This latest release brings enhanced capabilities and improved performance for enterprise workloads running on the Azure cloud platform. Additionally, Azure Red Hat OpenShif
Update Type: GA, Services: Azure Red Hat OpenShift, Categories: Features, Open Source

Private Preview: Announcing Azure Command Launcher for Java

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 12:30:59 Z

Announcing the private preview of jaz, a new JVM launcher optimized specifically for Azure. This tool provides better default ergonomics for Java applications running in containers and virtual machines, ensuring more efficient use of resources right from
Update Type: Preview, Services: Virtual Machines, Kubernetes Service, Container Apps, Azure Red Hat OpenShift, Categories: Features, Services

Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization on Azure Red Hat OpenShift in Public Preview

Tue, 20 May 2025 11:45:00 Z

Simplify operations by unifying VMs and containers on a single platform with OpenShift Virtualization on ARO, now in public preview.
Update Type: Preview, Services: Virtual Machines, Azure Red Hat OpenShift, Categories:

Innovation in Action: Azure Red Hat OpenShift at Build and Red Hat Summit 2025

Mon, 12 May 2025 16:03:00 Z

The strategic partnership between Microsoft Azure and Red Hat continues to flourish in 2025, with both companies showcasing their joint innovations at two major tech events: Microsoft Build (May 19-2...
Update Type: Announcement, Services: Azure Red Hat OpenShift, Categories:

Managed Identity for Azure Red Hat OpenShift

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 16:15:23 Z

Azure Red Hat OpenShift introduces managed identity and workload identity in public preview as a secure alternative to Service Principals. This feature offers short-term credentials with minimal permissions, reducing operational burden and enhancing secur
Update Type: Preview, Services: Virtual Machines, Kubernetes Service, Microsoft Entra ID, Azure Key Vault, Azure Red Hat OpenShift, Categories: Features, Security

Azure Red Hat OpenShift: April 2025 Update

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 14:51:00 Z

Azure Red Hat OpenShift's April update brings Managed Identity, new regions, and platform enhancements.
Update Type: Announcement, Services: Azure Red Hat OpenShift, Categories:

Modernizing Enterprise Asset Management: The Power of IBM Maximo on Azure Red Hat OpenShift

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 16:09:00 Z

IBM Maximo on Azure Red Hat OpenShift modernizes asset management, driving 65% faster innovation with cloud-native capabilities.
Update Type: Announcement, Services: Azure Red Hat OpenShift, Categories: Management

Azure Red Hat OpenShift in Spain Central

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 23:00:33 Z

Azure Red Hat OpenShift is now available in Spain Central region. This strategic expansion strengthens your multi-region deployment options across Europe, enabling enhanced geographic redundancy and scalability for your containerized workloads. The new re
Update Type: GA, Services: Azure Red Hat OpenShift, Categories: Features, Open Source

Confidential Containers now in preview on Azure Red Hat OpenShift

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 18:30:03 Z

We are excited to announce the public preview of Confidential Containers on Azure Red Hat OpenShift (ARO). This innovative feature enables cloud native confidential computing by leveraging Trusted Execution Environments to protect containers and data, add
Update Type: Preview, Services: Azure Red Hat OpenShift, Categories: Features, Security, Open Source

Public Preview: Confidential Containers now in preview on Azure Red Hat OpenShift

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 Z

Enhance cloud security with Confidential Containers on Azure Red Hat OpenShift, protecting sensitive workloads using hardware-level encryption and isolation.
Update Type: Preview, Services: Azure Red Hat OpenShift, Categories: Features, Security, Open Source

Confidential Containers Public Preview on Azure Red Hat OpenShift

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 00:00:00 Z

Discover how Confidential Containers on Azure Red Hat OpenShift enables secure cloud workloads with hardware-level memory encryption.
Update Type: Preview, Services: Azure Red Hat OpenShift, Categories:

Azure Red Hat OpenShift Now Supports Clusters Up to 250 Nodes

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 07:00:00 Z

Azure Red Hat OpenShift (ARO) takes a leap forward in scalability, now supporting clusters of up to 250 nodes. This significant increase from the previous limit of 62 nodes opens new possibilities for enterprises running large-scale Kubernetes workloads.E
Update Type: GA, Services: Kubernetes Service, Azure Red Hat OpenShift, Categories: Features, Open Source

Generally Available: Azure Red Hat OpenShift Now Supports Clusters Up to 250 Nodes

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 00:00:00 Z

Unlock unprecedented scalability for your Kubernetes deployments. Azure Red Hat OpenShift now supports clusters with up to 250 nodes, empowering enterprises to run larger workloads with enhanced performance.
Update Type: GA, Services: Kubernetes Service, Azure Red Hat OpenShift, Categories: Features, Open Source

Scaling New Heights: Azure Red Hat OpenShift Now Supports 250 Nodes

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 16:00:00 Z

Azure Red Hat OpenShift (ARO) is a fully managed Red Hat OpenShift service on Azure. We are excited to announce two significant enhancements to ARO's capabilities: The ability to configure multiple IP addresses per cluster load balancer is now generally available. ARO clusters can now scale up to 250 worker nodes. Previously, ARO clusters were limited to 62 worker nodes due to having only one IP (Internet Protocol) address associated with the cluster's load balancer. By enabling multiple IP addresses for the load balancer, we have removed this bottleneck, offering organizations greater flexibility in expanding their deployments. These enhancements significantly improve the scalability and adaptability of ARO public clusters, empowering organizations to scale their infrastructure more effectively. Our goal is to support even larger clusters, providing robust solutions for enterprises with extensive computational requirements. In this blog post, we will delve into the specifics of deploying large ARO clusters, explore a real-world use case, and provide essential information to help you get started with this powerful new capability. Deploying Large-Scale ARO Clusters For clusters with over 101 nodes, we recommend using the following control plane nodes (or similar, newer generation instance types): Standard_D32s_v3 Standard_D32s_v4 Standard_D32s_v5 Here is a sample Azure CLI (command-line interfaces) command to deploy a cluster with Standard_D32s_v5 as the control plane nodes: Deploying Infrastructure Nodes For clusters with over 101 nodes, infrastructure nodes are required to separate cluster workloads (such as Prometheus) to minimize contention with other workloads. We recommend deploying three (3) infrastructure nodes per cluster for redundancy and scalability needs. Recommended instance types for infrastructure nodes: Standard_E16as_v5 Standard_E16s_v5 For detailed instructions on configuring infrastructure nodes, see Deploy infrastructure nodes in an Az
Update Type: Announcement, Services: Azure Red Hat OpenShift, Categories: Services

Enhancing Security and Control: Bring Your Own NSG to Microsoft Azure Red Hat OpenShift Clusters

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 15:19:39 Z

Microsoft Azure Red Hat OpenShift (ARO) has taken a significant step forward in empowering organizations with greater control over their cluster security. The "bring your own" Network Security Group (NSG) feature offers a flexible approach to managing network security for ARO clusters. Let us explore this feature and see how it can benefit your organization. What is an NSG? Network Security Groups (NSGs) are crucial for maintaining robust security and efficient traffic management within cloud environments. They provide essential control over network traffic by defining rules that determine which IP addresses, ports, and protocols are allowed or denied, thereby safeguarding resources from unauthorized access and cyber threats. By segmenting security policies according to specific network segments or resources, NSGs enable tailored and precise protection, ensuring sensitive data and systems are shielded while allowing necessary traffic to flow seamlessly. Additionally, NSGs support compliance with regulatory standards by enforcing strict access controls and facilitating effective monitoring and auditing of network activity. Overall, NSGs play a vital role in securing cloud infrastructure, making network management more streamlined and responsive to evolving security needs. Understanding the NSG Challenge Traditionally, when creating an ARO cluster, the ARO Resource Provider (RP) would generate a dedicated resource group containing cluster-specific resources, including Network Security Groups (NSGs). While this approach ensured a baseline level of security, organizations often sought more flexibility and control over their network security configurations. The new "bring your own" Network Security Group (NSG) feature addresses these needs by offering: Enhanced Control: Customers can now configure NSGs to meet their specific security requirements. Organizational Alignment: The ability to customize NSGs allows for better alignment between security, networking, and cl
Update Type: Announcement, Services: Azure Red Hat OpenShift, Categories: Compliance, Security, Management

IBM Cloud Pak for Integration on Azure Red Hat OpenShift Now Generally Available

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 15:00:00 Z

Integration is crucial to every business. While data and applications are at the core of IT (information technology) infrastructure, without integration, data remains locked in silos, and applications become isolated and complex. This lack of integration hampers business agility, slowing down operations and hindering change. Businesses strive to reduce data exchange barriers through digital transformation to boost innovation and speed to market. However, transformation efforts can increase IT complexity and create more restricted-access business data. Effective integration is crucial for a successful digital journey, enabling secure data sharing between applications and services across hybrid cloud environments. With effective integration, businesses can boost efficiency, productivity, innovation, and knowledge sharing. Applications and data become more accessible, environments more resilient and agile, and new integrations faster and simpler to deploy. With IBM Cloud Pak® for Integration, organizations can unlock their business potential, deliver new experiences, improve customer outcomes, and enable scalable automations across the enterprise. Cloud Pak for Integration is a hybrid integration platform that brings together a comprehensive set of integration components optimized to work together, deployed on Red Hat® OpenShift®. Cloud Pak for Integration meets and expedites any integration need, whether it is accessing and sharing information via APIs (Application Programming Interfaces), quickly responding to business events, or securely and reliably accessing and updating record systems at scale using robust messaging and connectivity. This paper explores how Cloud Pak for Integration, deployed on Red Hat OpenShift, provides integrations within Microsoft Azure. What is Azure Red Hat OpenShift? Azure Red Hat OpenShift (ARO) is a fully managed container services platform that enables businesses to focus on deployin
Update Type: GA, Services: Azure Red Hat OpenShift, Categories: Services

Generally Available: Azure Red Hat OpenShift v4.14 at install time

Tue, 07 May 2024 00:00:00 Z

Azure Red Hat OpenShift version 4.14 is now available at install time.
Update Type: GA, Services: Azure Red Hat OpenShift, Categories: Features, Services

Azure Red Hat OpenShift April 2024 updates

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 00:00:00 Z

New features include support for ARO in Azure Terraform provider, ability to bring your own NSG, new GPU instance types for Day 2 operations, and more!
Update Type: Announcement, Services: Azure Red Hat OpenShift, Categories: Features

Azure Red Hat OpenShift January 2024 updates

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 00:00:00 Z

Azure Red Hat OpenShift now offers Resource Health for clusters with integration with Azure Monitor via Signals and Alerts.
Update Type: Announcement, Services: Azure Monitor, Azure Red Hat OpenShift, Categories: Features

Generally Available: Azure Red Hat OpenShift v4.13 at install time

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 00:00:00 Z

Azure Red Hat OpenShift version 4.13 is now available at install time.
Update Type: GA, Services: Azure Red Hat OpenShift, Categories: Features, Services

Generally Available: Azure Red Hat OpenShift in Italy North

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 00:00:00 Z

Azure Red Hat OpenShift is now available in Italy North region.
Update Type: GA, Services: Azure Red Hat OpenShift, Categories: Features, Services, Regions & Datacenters, Open Source

Azure Red Hat OpenShift November 2023 updates

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 00:00:00 Z

Azure Red Hat OpenShift now offers extended support, larger cluster size, and tagging support.
Update Type: Announcement, Services: Azure Red Hat OpenShift, Categories: Features

Azure Red Hat OpenShift for Microsoft Azure Government—now generally available

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0800

Today we’re pleased to announce the general availability of Azure Red Hat OpenShift on Microsoft Azure Government, combining world-class Azure infrastructure with a leading enterprise Kubernetes platform.
Update Type: Announcement, Services: Kubernetes Service, Azure Red Hat OpenShift, Categories:

Generally available: Azure Red Hat OpenShift

Tue, 07 May 2019 00:00:00 -0700

Enterprises can now use OpenShift for their most critical production workloads and know that both Red Hat and Microsoft are standing behind the service to ensure your success.
Update Type: Announcement, Services: Azure Red Hat OpenShift, Categories: