Merge pull request #8157 from MicrosoftDocs/users/chcomley/2019-clean-up

Bulk updates for Azure DevOps Server 2019 - Boards

Author: JillGrant615

docs/boards/backlogs/define-features-epics.md

@@ -93,7 +93,7 @@ Just as you can add items to your product backlog, you can add items to your **f
 
    In the following example, there are six added features.  
 
-   :::image type="content" source="media/features-epics/features-backlog-agile.png" alt-text="Screenshot showing how to add a feature, Azure DevOps Server 2019.":::
+   :::image type="content" source="media/features-epics/features-backlog-agile.png" alt-text="Screenshot showing how to add a feature, Azure DevOps Server.":::
 
    You can add epics in the same way. Open the **Epics** backlog from the backlogs selector.  
 

docs/boards/backlogs/filter-backlogs-boards-plans.md

@@ -528,10 +528,9 @@ For more information about these other functions, see the following articles:
 
 ### Parent Work Item filter and Parent field
 
-The **Parent Work Item** filter enables you to focus on one or more select features or epics. This filter function was added in July 2016 and made available in Azure DevOps Server 2017 and later versions.    
+The **Parent Work Item** filter enables you to focus on one or more select features or epics, providing better visibility into related work items within a hierarchy.
 
-The **Parent** field was added to Azure Boards in July of 2019 and then made available with the release of Azure DevOps Server 2020. You can add the **Parent** field to a list through the **Column Options** dialog, except for the **Work items** tool. 
-You can also add the **Parent** field to cards on the boards and Taskboards. 
+The **Parent** field can be added to work item lists through the **Column Options** dialog (except for the **Work items** tool) and to cards on boards and Taskboards. This field displays the title of the parent work item, making it easier to understand relationships and dependencies between work items. 
 
 ## Persistence and saving filter options
 
@@ -733,7 +732,7 @@ If you added tags to your work items, you can filter your work using one or more
 Check the boxes of those tags that you want to filter on. Keep the **OR** selection to do a logical OR for all the tags  you selected. Or, choose the **AND** option to do a logical AND on all the selected tags. 
 
 > [!div class="mx-imgBorder"]
-> ![Screenshot of filtering board based on tags, 2019 and later versions. ](media/filter/filter-boards-tags.png) 
+> ![Screenshot of filtering board based on tags.](media/filter/filter-boards-tags.png) 
 
 For more information about tags, see [Add tags to work items to categorize and filter lists and boards](../queries/add-tags-to-work-items.md).
 

docs/boards/backlogs/manage-work-items.md

@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ ms.date: 11/11/2024
 
 # Manage Work Items in Azure DevOps
 
-[!INCLUDE [version-gt-eq-2019](../../includes/version-gt-eq-2020.md)] 
+[!INCLUDE [version-gt-eq-2020](../../includes/version-gt-eq-2020.md)] 
 [!INCLUDE [version-vs-gt-eq-2019](../../includes/version-vs-gt-eq-2019.md)] 
 
 Work items help you plan and manage your project by tracking different types of work, such as user stories, product backlog items, tasks, test cases, or bugs. Use work items to describe the work to be done, assign tasks, track status, and coordinate efforts within your team.

docs/boards/backlogs/move-change-type.md

@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ ms.date: 05/05/2025
 
 # Bulk move work items and change the work item type in Azure Boards
 
-[!INCLUDE [version-gt-eq-2019](../../includes/version-gt-eq-2019.md)]
+[!INCLUDE [version-gt-eq-2020](../../includes/version-gt-eq-2020.md)]
 
 Sometimes, work items get created with the wrong type or assigned to an incorrect project. You can correct these issues by updating individual work items or bulk modifying multiple items. You can also remove irrelevant work items from your backlog or Taskboard.
 

docs/boards/backlogs/office/faqs.yml

@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ sections:
           > [!IMPORTANT]  
           > Microsoft Project Integration and the **TFSFieldMapping** command aren't supported for:  
           > - Visual Studio 2019 and Azure DevOps Office® Integration 2019  
-          > - Azure DevOps Server 2019 and newer, including Azure DevOps Services 
+          > - Azure DevOps Server 2020 and later, including Azure DevOps Services 
           > 
           > But, we fully support Microsoft Excel integration, which is the recommended alternative.
 

docs/boards/backlogs/office/track-work.md

@@ -52,7 +52,6 @@ macOS isn't supported. Even if you installed Visual Studio for Mac, connection t
 :::column span="2":::
 Azure DevOps Services  
 Azure DevOps Server 2020  
-Azure DevOps Server 2019
 Visual Studio 2022  
 Visual Studio 2019  
 Azure DevOps Office Integration 2019
@@ -84,7 +83,7 @@ Visual Studio 2017
 :::row-end:::
 
 > [!NOTE]  
-> - Support for Project integration and the **TFSFieldMapping** command is deprecated for Azure DevOps Server 2019 and later versions. You might find support using one of the [Marketplace extensions](#marketplace-extensions).
+> - Support for Project integration and the **TFSFieldMapping** command is deprecated for Azure DevOps Server 2020 and later versions. You might find support using one of the [Marketplace extensions](#marketplace-extensions).
 > - Support for linking PowerPoint files to work items from within PowerPoint is deprecated starting with Visual Studio 2019 and Azure DevOps Office Integration 2019. You can still link to PowerPoint using the Storyboard link from within a work item. Also, the Visual Studio Gallery for PowerPoint Storyboarding is deprecated.
 
 ## Prerequisites

docs/boards/backlogs/remove-delete-work-items.md

@@ -117,7 +117,7 @@ To cause removed items to not show up in queries, you must add a clause that fil
 ::: moniker range="<=azure-devops"
 
 > [!NOTE]  
-> The *Removed* state isn't supported with the Basic process. It is only supported with the Agile, Scrum, and CMMI process work item types. The Basic process is available when you add a project to Azure DevOps Services or [Azure DevOps Server 2019 Update 1](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=2097609).  
+> The *Removed* state isn't supported with the Basic process. It is only supported with the Agile, Scrum, and CMMI process work item types. The Basic process is available with Azure DevOps Services and Azure DevOps Server 2020 and later versions.
 
 ::: moniker-end
 

docs/boards/boards/customize-cards.md

@@ -202,7 +202,7 @@ Complete the following steps to manage annotations.
    :::image type="content" source="media/customize-cards/annotate-settings-154.png" alt-text="Screenshot showing a board, Settings dialog, Annotations tab.":::
 
 	> [!NOTE]   
-	> GitHub annotations requires Azure DevOps Server 2019 Update 1 or later version. For more information, see [Link GitHub commits, pull requests, branches, and issues to work items](../github/link-to-from-github.md).
+	> GitHub annotations requires Azure DevOps Server 2020 or later version. For more information, see [Link GitHub commits, pull requests, branches, and issues to work items](../github/link-to-from-github.md).
 
 3. When you're done, select **Save**.
 

docs/boards/configure-customize.md

@@ -431,8 +431,6 @@ Some organizations require time tracking to support other purposes, such as bill
 
 - Azure Boards provides limited native support for time tracking. To support your other time tracking requirements, consider using a [Marketplace extension](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/search?term=time%20tracking&target=AzureDevOps&category=Azure%20Boards&sortBy=Relevance).
 
-- The `Original Estimate`, `Completed Work`, and `Remaining Work` fields are designed to support integration with Microsoft Project. Integration support with Microsoft Project is deprecated for Azure DevOps Server 2019 and later versions, including the cloud service. 
-
 ## Process changes that affect all teams 
 
 Any modification made to a process in a project affects all teams in that project. Many modifications don't cause significant disruptions. Certain changes can require critical adjustments for the teams, as described in the following sections.

docs/boards/faqs.yml

@@ -308,7 +308,7 @@ sections:
       - question: How do I connect Azure Boards to GitHub?
 
         answer: | 
-          Azure Boards integrates with GitHub for Azure DevOps Server 2019 and later versions. For more information, see [Azure Boards & GitHub](github/index.md).
+          See [Azure Boards & GitHub](github/index.md).
 
       - question: Can I specify the status when linking a work item to a GitHub commit or PR?