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articles/aks/windows-faq.md

@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ titleSuffix: Azure Kubernetes Service
 description: See the frequently asked questions when you run Windows Server node pools and application workloads in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
 ms.topic: article
 ms.custom: build-2023, devx-track-azurecli, linux-related-content
-ms.date: 04/13/2023
+ms.date: 03/27/2024
 #Customer intent: As a cluster operator, I want to see frequently asked questions when running Windows node pools and application workloads.
 ---
 
@@ -96,7 +96,7 @@ az aks update \
 
 > [!IMPORTANT]
 > Performing the `az aks update` operation upgrades only Windows Server node pools and will cause a restart. Linux node pools are not affected. 
-> 
+>
 > When you're changing `--windows-admin-password`, the new password must be at least 14 characters and meet [Windows Server password requirements][windows-server-password].
 
 ### [Azure PowerShell](#tab/azure-powershell)
@@ -120,7 +120,7 @@ $cluster | Set-AzAksCluster
 
 ## How many node pools can I create?
 
-The AKS cluster can have a maximum of 100 node pools. You can have a maximum of 1,000 nodes across those node pools. For more information, see [Node pool limitations][nodepool-limitations].
+An AKS cluster with Windows node pools doesn't have a different AKS resource limit than the default specified for the AKS service. For more information, see [Quotas, virtual machine size restrictions, and region availability in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)][nodepool-limit].
 
 ## What can I name my Windows node pools?
 
@@ -242,7 +242,7 @@ To get started with Windows Server containers in AKS, see [Create a node pool th
 [upgrade-cluster]: upgrade-cluster.md
 [upgrade-cluster-cp]: manage-node-pools.md#upgrade-a-cluster-control-plane-with-multiple-node-pools
 [azure-outbound-traffic]: ../load-balancer/load-balancer-outbound-connections.md#defaultsnat
-[nodepool-limitations]: create-node-pools.md#limitations
+[nodepool-limit]: quotas-skus-regions.md
 [windows-container-compat]: /virtualization/windowscontainers/deploy-containers/version-compatibility?tabs=windows-server-2019%2Cwindows-10-1909
 [maximum-number-of-pods]: azure-cni-overview.md#maximum-pods-per-node
 [azure-monitor]: ../azure-monitor/containers/container-insights-overview.md#what-does-azure-monitor-for-containers-provide

articles/azure-arc/data/includes/azure-arc-data-preview-release.md

@@ -8,15 +8,16 @@ ms.topic: include
 ms.date: 03/12/2024
 ---
 
+<!---
 At this time, a test or preview build is not available for the next release.
+-->
 
-<!---
-March, 2024 preview release is now available.
+April, 2024 test release is now available.
 
 |Component|Value|
 |-----------|-----------|
 |Container images registry/repository |`mcr.microsoft.com/arcdata/preview`|
-|Container images tag |`v1.28.0_2024-03-12`|
+|Container images tag |`v1.29.0_2024-04-09`|
 |**CRD names and version:**| |
 |`activedirectoryconnectors.arcdata.microsoft.com`| v1beta1, v1beta2, v1, v2|
 |`datacontrollers.arcdata.microsoft.com`| v1beta1, v1 through v5|
@@ -33,18 +34,13 @@ March, 2024 preview release is now available.
 |`telemetrycollectors.arcdata.microsoft.com`| v1beta1 through v1beta5|
 |`telemetryrouters.arcdata.microsoft.com`| v1beta1 through v1beta5|
 |Azure Resource Manager (ARM) API version|2023-11-01-preview|
-|`arcdata` Azure CLI extension version|1.5.12 ([Download](https://aka.ms/az-cli-arcdata-ext))|
-|Arc-enabled Kubernetes helm chart extension version|1.28.0|
+|`arcdata` Azure CLI extension version|1.5.13 ([Download](https://aka.ms/az-cli-arcdata-ext))|
+|Arc-enabled Kubernetes helm chart extension version|1.29.0|
 |Azure Arc Extension for Azure Data Studio<br/>`arc`<br/>`azcli`|<br/>1.8.0 ([Download](https://aka.ms/ads-arcdata-ext))</br>1.8.0 ([Download](https://aka.ms/ads-azcli-ext))|
-|SQL Database version | 964 |
+|SQL Database version | 968 |
 
 ### Release notes
 
-#### Arc-enabled SQL Server
-Arc SQL Server | Backups | Configure backups at DB level for Arc enabled SQL Server in Portal and CLI | Public Preview
+Arc SQL Server | Support for moving Arc-enabled SQL Server instances and child resources (DBs, AGs) across different subscriptions & resource groups | Public Preview
 
-Arc SQL Server | Set feature flags via the Azure CLI | GA
-
-Arc SQL Server | Billing | Support unlimited virtualization benefit for PAYG and Software Assurance customers | GA
-
--->
+Arc SQL Server | Allow the database inventory feature for all license types | GA

articles/azure-arc/vmware-vsphere/overview.md

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 title: What is Azure Arc-enabled VMware vSphere?
 description: Azure Arc-enabled VMware vSphere extends Azure governance and management capabilities to VMware vSphere infrastructure and delivers a consistent management experience across both platforms. 
 ms.topic: overview
-ms.date: 03/13/2024
+ms.date: 03/21/2024
 ms.custom: references_regions
 ms.service: azure-arc
 ms.subservice: azure-arc-vmware-vsphere
@@ -65,7 +65,6 @@ The easiest way to think of this is as follows:
 
 You have the flexibility to start with either option, and incorporate the other one later without any disruption. With both the options, you enjoy the same consistent experience.
 
-
 ## Supported VMware vSphere versions
 
 Azure Arc-enabled VMware vSphere currently works with vCenter Server versions 7 and 8.
@@ -99,11 +98,21 @@ You can use Azure Arc-enabled VMware vSphere in these supported regions:
 
 For the most up-to-date information about region availability of Azure Arc-enabled VMware vSphere, see [Azure Products by Region](https://azure.microsoft.com/explore/global-infrastructure/products-by-region/?products=azure-arc&regions=all) page.
 
-
 ## Data Residency
 
 Azure Arc-enabled VMware vSphere doesn't store/process customer data outside the region the customer deploys the service instance in.  
 
+## Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Arc on VMware (preview)
+
+Starting in March 2024, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) enabled by Azure Arc on VMware is available for preview. AKS Arc on VMware enables you to use Azure Arc to create new Kubernetes clusters on VMware vSphere. For more information, see [What is AKS enabled by Arc on VMware?](/azure/aks/hybrid/aks-vmware-overview).
+
+The following capabilities are available in the AKS Arc on VMware preview:
+
+- **Simplified infrastructure deployment on Arc-enabled VMware vSphere**: Onboard VMware vSphere to Azure using a single-step process with the AKS Arc extension installed.
+- **Azure CLI**: A consistent command-line experience, with [AKS Arc on Azure Stack HCI 23H2](/azure/aks/hybrid/aks-create-clusters-cli), for creating and managing Kubernetes clusters. Note that the preview only supports a limited set commands.
+- **Cloud-based management**: Use familiar tools such as Azure CLI to create and manage Kubernetes clusters on VMware.
+- **Support for managing and scaling node pools and clusters**.
+
 ## Next steps
 
 - Plan your resource bridge deployment by reviewing the [support matrix for Arc-enabled VMware vSphere](support-matrix-for-arc-enabled-vmware-vsphere.md).

articles/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-how-to-premium-persistence.md

@@ -18,6 +18,10 @@ ms.date: 04/10/2023
 > If you are using persistence on the Premium tier, check to see if your storage account has soft delete enabled before using the data persistence feature. Using data persistence with soft delete causes very high storage costs. For more information, see [should I enable soft delete?](#how-frequently-does-rdb-and-aof-persistence-write-to-my-blobs-and-should-i-enable-soft-delete).
 >
 
+>[!WARNING]
+> The _always write_ option for AOF persistence on the Enterprise and Enterprise Flash tiers is set to be retired on April 1, 2025. This option has significant performance limitations is no longer recommended. Using the _write every second_ option or using RDB persistence is recommended instead.
+>
+
 ## Scope of availability
 
 |Tier     | Basic, Standard  | Premium  |Enterprise, Enterprise Flash  |
@@ -146,6 +150,10 @@ It takes a while for the cache to create. You can monitor progress on the Azure
 
 1. Finish creating the cache by following the rest of the instructions in the [Enterprise tier quickstart guide](quickstart-create-redis-enterprise.md).
 
+>[!WARNING]
+> The _always write_ option for AOF persistence is set to be retired on April 1, 2025. This option has significant performance limitations is no longer recommended. Using the _write every second_ option or using RDB persistence is recommended instead.
+>
+ 
 > [!NOTE]
 > You can add persistence to a previously created Enterprise tier cache at any time by navigating to the **Advanced settings** in the Resource menu.
 >

articles/azure-netapp-files/use-availability-zones.md

@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ ms.topic: conceptual
 ms.date: 11/17/2022
 ms.author: anfdocs
 ---
-# Use availability zones for high availability in Azure NetApp Files (preview)
+# Use availability zones for high availability in Azure NetApp Files
 
 Azure [availability zones](../availability-zones/az-overview.md#availability-zones) are physically separate locations within each supporting Azure region that are tolerant to local failures. Failures can range from software and hardware failures to events such as earthquakes, floods, and fires. Tolerance to failures is achieved because of redundancy and logical isolation of Azure services. To ensure resiliency, a minimum of three separate availability zones are present in all [availability zone-enabled regions](../availability-zones/az-overview.md#azure-regions-with-availability-zones). 
 

articles/azure-netapp-files/whats-new.md

@@ -16,6 +16,12 @@ Azure NetApp Files is updated regularly. This article provides a summary about t
 
 ## March 2024
 
+* [Availability zone volume placement](manage-availability-zone-volume-placement.md) is now generally available (GA).
+
+    You can deploy new volumes in the logical availability zone of your choice to create cross-zone volumes to improve resiliency in case of zonal failures. This feature is available in all availability zone-enabled regions with Azure NetApp Files presence.
+    
+    The [populate existing volume](manage-availability-zone-volume-placement.md#populate-an-existing-volume-with-availability-zone-information) feature is still in preview. 
+
 * [Capacity pool enhancement](azure-netapp-files-set-up-capacity-pool.md): The 1 TiB capacity pool feature is now generally available (GA). 
 
     The 1 TiB lower limit for capacity pools using Standard network features is now generally available (GA). You still must register the feature.

articles/azure-vmware/azure-vmware-solution-platform-updates.md

@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ description: Learn about the platform updates to Azure VMware Solution.
 ms.topic: reference
 ms.custom: "references_regions, engagement-fy23"
 ms.service: azure-vmware
-ms.date: 3/22/2024
+ms.date: 3/27/2024
 ---
 
 # What's new in Azure VMware Solution
@@ -15,6 +15,8 @@ Microsoft regularly applies important updates to the Azure VMware Solution for n
 
 Pure Cloud Block Store for Azure VMware Solution is now generally available. [Learn more](ecosystem-external-storage-solutions.md)
 
+VMware vCenter Server 7.0 U3o and VMware ESXi 7.0 U3o are being rolled out. [Learn more](architecture-private-clouds.md#vmware-software-versions)
+
 ## February 2024
 
 All new Azure VMware Solution private clouds are being deployed with VMware NSX version 4.1.1. [Learn more](architecture-private-clouds.md#vmware-software-versions)
@@ -23,7 +25,7 @@ All new Azure VMware Solution private clouds are being deployed with VMware NSX
 
 **VMware vSphere 8.0**
 
-VMware vSphere 8.0 is targeted for rollout to Azure VMware Solution by Q2 2024.
+VMware vSphere 8.0 is targeted for rollout to Azure VMware Solution by H2 2024.
 
 **AV64 SKU**