From using hollow core fiber to building networks designed to support AI workloads and modern applications, there’s a lot happening  in Azure networking. In this sponsored Day Two Cloud episode, recorded live at Microsoft Ignite this November, we have a wide-ranging discussion about new and forthcoming features and capabilities. My guest is Narayan Annamalai, who leads Product Management for Azure Networking services. We discuss announcements made at the conference as well as how Microsoft’s use of hollow core fiber will impact customers, the general availability of Virtual Network Manager, routing improvements, a tech preview of IPAM in vNet Manager, updates around containers and security, and more. Show Links: Azure Updates Azure Virtual Network Manager Security Admin Rule generally available in select regions – Azure Public preview: ExpressRoute Seamless Gateway Migration – Azure Public preview: ExpressRoute Scalable Gateway – Azure General availability: ExpressRoute Direct and Circuit in different subscriptions – Azure General availability: ExpressRoute as a Trusted Service – Azure Public preview: Confidential containers on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) – Azure Isovalent Cilium Enterprise in Azure Marketplace – Azure