Merge pull request #298529 from halkazwini/ip-freshness

Internet Peering freshness

Author: prmerger-automator[bot]

articles/internet-peering/howto-subscription-association-portal.md

@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ author: halkazwini
 ms.author: halkazwini
 ms.service: internet-peering
 ms.topic: how-to
-ms.date: 02/13/2024
+ms.date: 04/21/2025
 
 #CustomerIntent: As an administrator, I want to learn how to create a PeerASN resource so I can associate my peer ASN to Azure subscription and submit peering requests.
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articles/internet-peering/index.yml

@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ metadata:
   ms.author: halkazwini
   ms.service: internet-peering
   ms.topic: landing-page
-  ms.date: 02/09/2024
+  ms.date: 04/21/2025
 
 # linkListType: architecture | concept | deploy | download | get-started | how-to-guide | learn | overview | quickstart | reference | tutorial | whats-new
 

articles/internet-peering/overview-peering-service.md

@@ -1,13 +1,11 @@
 ---
 title: Internet peering vs. Peering Service
 description: Internet peering vs. Peering Service.
-services: internet-peering
 author: halkazwini
+ms.author: halkazwini
 ms.service: internet-peering
 ms.topic: overview
-ms.date: 05/22/2020
-ms.author: halkazwini
-ms.custom: template-overview
+ms.date: 04/21/2025
 ---
 
 # Internet peering vs. Peering Service
@@ -49,7 +47,7 @@ In the figure above each branch office of a global enterprise connects to the ne
 
 For frequently asked questions, see [Peering Service FAQ](faqs.md#peering-service).
 
-## Next steps
+## Related content
 
 * Learn more about customer benefits with [Peering Service](../peering-service/index.yml).
 * Learn about steps to enable a Direct peering for Peering Service in [Peering Service partner walkthrough](walkthrough-peering-service-all.md).

articles/internet-peering/overview.md

@@ -1,13 +1,11 @@
 ---
 title: Set up peering with Microsoft
 description: Overview of peering.
-services: internet-peering
 author: halkazwini
+ms.author: halkazwini
 ms.service: internet-peering
 ms.topic: overview
-ms.date: 12/15/2020
-ms.author: halkazwini
-ms.custom: template-overview
+ms.date: 04/21/2025
 ---
 
 # Internet peering overview
@@ -23,6 +21,7 @@ Peering is the interconnection between Microsoft’s global network (AS8075) and
     This refers to standard public peering connections at Internet Exchanges (IX). The physical connections between Microsoft network and your network are through switch fabric operated by the IX. BGP sessions are configured using IP space provided by the IX.
 
 ## Benefits of peering with Microsoft
+
 * Lower your transit costs by delivering Microsoft traffic using peering with Microsoft.
 * Improve performance for your customers by reducing network hops and latency to Microsoft Edge network.
 * Protect customer traffic against failures in your network or transit provider's network, by peering with Microsoft at redundant locations.
@@ -36,15 +35,17 @@ You may request for peering with Microsoft using Azure PowerShell or portal. Pee
 * Track status and bandwidth data for all your connections.
 * You can use the same subscription to access your Azure Cloud Services.
 
-If you already have established peerings with Microsoft, they are referred to as **legacy peerings**. You may choose to manage such peerings as Azure resource to take advantage of the above benefits. To submit a new peering request, or convert legacy peering to Azure resource, follow the links in the **Next steps** section below.
+If you already have established peerings with Microsoft, they're referred to as **legacy peerings**. You may choose to manage such peerings as Azure resource to take advantage of the above benefits. To submit a new peering request, or convert legacy peering to Azure resource, follow the links in the **[Related content](#related-content)**.
 
 ## Peering policy
-Microsoft has a selective, but generally open peering policy. Peers are selected based upon performance, capability, and where there is mutual benefit, and are subject to certain technical, commercial and legal requirements. For details, see [peering policy](policy.md).
+
+Microsoft has a selective, but generally open peering policy. Peers are selected based upon performance, capability, and where there's mutual benefit, and are subject to certain technical, commercial, and legal requirements. For details, see [peering policy](policy.md).
 
 ## FAQ
+
 For frequently asked questions about peering, see [Internet peering - FAQs](faqs.md).
 
-## Next steps
+## Related content
 
 * To learn about steps to set up Direct peering with Microsoft, follow [Direct peering walkthrough](walkthrough-direct-all.md)
 * To learn about steps to set up Exchange peering with Microsoft, follow [Exchange peering walkthrough](walkthrough-exchange-all.md)

articles/internet-peering/policy.md

@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ author: halkazwini
 ms.author: halkazwini
 ms.service: internet-peering
 ms.topic: concept-article
-ms.date: 03/19/2024
+ms.date: 04/21/2025
 
 #CustomerIntent: As a network architect, I want know Microsoft's peering policy and requirements so that I can design and create a peering with Microsoft.
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articles/internet-peering/prerequisites.md

@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ ms.author: halkazwini
 author: halkazwini
 ms.service: internet-peering
 ms.topic: concept-article
-ms.date: 02/09/2024
+ms.date: 04/21/2025
 
 #CustomerIntent: As an administrator, I want to learn what the prerequisites are to set up internet peering with Microsoft so I can plan correctly for the set up.
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articles/internet-peering/walkthrough-direct-all.md

@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ ms.author: halkazwini
 author: halkazwini
 ms.service: internet-peering
 ms.topic: how-to
-ms.date: 02/09/2024
+ms.date: 04/21/2025
 
 #CustomerIntent: As an administrator, I want to learn about the requirements to create a direct peering in Azure Peering Service, so I can provision and manage direct peerings.
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articles/internet-peering/walkthrough-exchange-all.md

@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ author: halkazwini
 ms.author: halkazwini
 ms.service: internet-peering
 ms.topic: how-to
-ms.date: 02/09/2024
+ms.date: 04/21/2025
 
 #CustomerIntent: As an administrator, I want to learn about the requirements to create an exchange peering in Azure Peering Service, so I can provision and manage exchange peerings.
 ---

articles/internet-peering/walkthrough-monitoring-telemetry.md

@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ author: halkazwini
 ms.author: halkazwini
 ms.service: internet-peering
 ms.topic: how-to
-ms.date: 10/23/2024
+ms.date: 04/21/2025
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 # View metrics for an internet peering