Merge pull request #292422 from frankeb84/frankeb-patch4

Updating retiring VMware documentation links

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articles/azure-vmware/configure-vmware-hcx.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: Configure VMware HCX in Azure VMware Solution
 description: In this tutorial, learn how to configure the on-premises VMware HCX Connector for your Azure VMware Solution private cloud.
 ms.topic: tutorial
 ms.service: azure-vmware
-ms.date: 5/15/2024
+ms.date: 12/27/2024
 ms.custom: engagement-fy23
 ---
 
@@ -26,24 +26,24 @@ After you complete these steps, you'll have a production-ready environment for c
 
 - VMware HCX Enterprise is now available and supported on Azure VMware Solution at no extra cost. HCX Enterprise is automatically installed for all new HCX add-on requests, and existing HCX Advanced customers can upgrade to HCX Enterprise using the Azure portal. 
 
-- If you plan to [enable VMware HCX MON](https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-HCX/4.1/hcx-user-guide/GUID-0E254D74-60A9-479C-825D-F373C41F40BC.html), make sure you have:  
+- If you plan to [enable VMware HCX MON](https://techdocs.broadcom.com/us/en/vmware-cis/hcx/vmware-hcx/4-9/vmware-hcx-user-guide-4-9/extending-networks-with-vmware-hcx/hcx-network-extension-with-mobility-optimized-networking/configuring-hcx-mobility-optimized-networking.html), make sure you have:  
 
    - VMware NSX or vSphere Distributed Switch (vDS) on-premises for HCX Network Extension (vSphere Standard Switch not supported).
 
    - One or more active stretched network segments.
 
 
-- Meet the [VMware software version requirements](https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-HCX/4.1/hcx-user-guide/GUID-54E5293B-8707-4D29-BFE8-EE63539CC49B.html).
+- Meet the [VMware software version requirements](https://techdocs.broadcom.com/us/en/vmware-cis/hcx/vmware-hcx/4-9/vmware-hcx-user-guide-4-9/preparing-for-hcx-installations/software-version-requirements.html).
 
-- Your on-premises vSphere environment (source environment) meets the [minimum requirements](https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-HCX/services/user-guide/GUID-54E5293B-8707-4D29-BFE8-EE63539CC49B.html).
+- Your on-premises vSphere environment (source environment) meets the [minimum requirements](https://techdocs.broadcom.com/us/en/vmware-cis/hcx/vmware-hcx/4-9/vmware-hcx-user-guide-4-9/preparing-for-hcx-installations/system-requirements-for-hcx.html).
 
 - [Azure ExpressRoute Global Reach](tutorial-expressroute-global-reach-private-cloud.md) is configured between on-premises and Azure VMware Solution private cloud ExpressRoute circuits.
 
-- [All required ports](https://ports.vmware.com/home/VMware-HCX) are open for communication between on-premises components and Azure VMware Solution private.
+- [All required ports](https://ports.broadcom.com/home/VMware-HCX) are open for communication between on-premises components and Azure VMware Solution private.
 
 - [Define VMware HCX network segments](plan-private-cloud-deployment.md#define-vmware-hcx-network-segments).  The primary use cases for VMware HCX are workload migrations and disaster recovery.
 
-- [Review the VMware HCX Documentation](https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-HCX/4.1/hcx-user-guide/GUID-BFD7E194-CFE5-4259-B74B-991B26A51758.html) for information on using HCX.
+- [Review the VMware HCX Documentation](https://techdocs.broadcom.com/us/en/vmware-cis/hcx/vmware-hcx/4-9/vmware-hcx-user-guide-4-9/overview.html) for information on using HCX.
 
 ## Add a site pairing
 
@@ -183,7 +183,7 @@ For an end-to-end overview of this procedure, view the [Azure VMware Solution: C
 
 1. In **Advanced Configuration - Network Extension Appliance Scale Out**, review and select **Continue**.
 
-   You can have up to eight VLANs per appliance, but you can deploy another appliance to add another eight VLANs. You must also have IP space to account for the more appliances, and it's one IP per appliance. For more information, see [VMware HCX Configuration Limits](https://configmax.vmware.com/guest?vmwareproduct=VMware%20HCX&release=VMware%20HCX&categories=41-0,42-0,43-0,44-0,45-0).
+   You can have up to eight VLANs per appliance, but you can deploy another appliance to add another eight VLANs. You must also have IP space to account for the more appliances, and it's one IP per appliance. For more information, see [VMware HCX Configuration Limits](https://configmax.broadcom.com/guest?vmwareproduct=VMware%20HCX&release=VMware%20HCX&categories=41-0,42-0,43-0,44-0,45-0).
 
    :::image type="content" source="media/tutorial-vmware-hcx/extend-networks-increase-vlan.png" alt-text="Screenshot that shows where to increase the VLAN count." lightbox="media/tutorial-vmware-hcx/extend-networks-increase-vlan.png":::
 
@@ -212,7 +212,7 @@ For an end-to-end overview of this procedure, view the [Azure VMware Solution: C
    >
    >:::image type="content" source="media/tutorial-vmware-hcx/hcx-service-mesh-datastore-host.png" alt-text="Screenshot displaying the HCX service mesh datastore and host." lightbox="media/tutorial-vmware-hcx/hcx-service-mesh-datastore-host.png":::
 
-The HCX interconnect tunnel status should display **UP** in green. Now you're ready to migrate and protect Azure VMware Solution VMs using VMware HCX. Azure VMware Solution supports workload migrations with or without a network extension that allow you to migrate workloads in your vSphere environment, create networks on-premises, and deploy VMs onto those networks. For more information, see the [VMware HCX Documentation](https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-HCX/index.html).
+The HCX interconnect tunnel status should display **UP** in green. Now you're ready to migrate and protect Azure VMware Solution VMs using VMware HCX. Azure VMware Solution supports workload migrations with or without a network extension that allow you to migrate workloads in your vSphere environment, create networks on-premises, and deploy VMs onto those networks. For more information, see the [VMware HCX Documentation](https://techdocs.broadcom.com/us/en/vmware-cis/hcx/vmware-hcx/4-9.html).
 
 For an end-to-end overview of this procedure, watch the [Azure VMware Solution: Service Mesh](https://www.youtube.com/embed/COY3oIws108) video.
 

articles/azure-vmware/install-vmware-hcx.md

@@ -4,12 +4,12 @@ description: Install VMware HCX in your Azure VMware Solution private cloud.
 ms.topic: how-to
 ms.service: azure-vmware
 ms.custom: engagement-fy23
-ms.date: 12/18/2023
+ms.date: 12/27/2024
 ---
 
 # Install and activate VMware HCX in Azure VMware Solution
 
-[VMware HCX](https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-HCX/index.html) is an application mobility platform designed for simplifying application migration, rebalancing workloads, and optimizing disaster recovery across data centers and clouds. 
+[VMware HCX](https://techdocs.broadcom.com/us/en/vmware-cis/hcx/vmware-hcx/4-9.html) is an application mobility platform designed for simplifying application migration, rebalancing workloads, and optimizing disaster recovery across data centers and clouds. 
 
 VMware HCX has two component services: **HCX Cloud Manager** and **HCX Connector**. These components work together for VMware HCX operations.  
 
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ After HCX is deployed, follow the recommended [Next steps](#next-steps).
 
 ## Prerequisite
 
-- See [Prepare for HCX installations](https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-HCX/4.1/hcx-user-guide/GUID-A631101E-8564-4173-8442-1D294B731CEB.html)
+- See [Prepare for HCX installations](https://techdocs.broadcom.com/us/en/vmware-cis/hcx/vmware-hcx/4-9/vmware-hcx-user-guide-4-9/preparing-for-hcx-installations.html)
 
 ## Install VMware HCX Cloud
 
@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ After HCX is deployed, follow the recommended [Next steps](#next-steps).
 
 ## VMware HCX license edition 
 
-HCX offers various [services](https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-HCX/4.9/hcx-user-guide/GUID-32AF32BD-DE0B-4441-95B3-DF6A27733EED.html) based on the type of license installed with the system. Advanced delivers basic connectivity and mobility services to enable hybrid interconnect and migration services. HCX Enterprise offers more services than what standard licenses provide. Some of those services include; Mobility Groups, Replication assisted vMotion (RAV), Mobility Optimized Networking, Network Extension High availability, OS assisted Migration, and others. 
+HCX offers various [services](https://techdocs.broadcom.com/us/en/vmware-cis/hcx/vmware-hcx/4-9/vmware-hcx-user-guide-4-9/vmware-hcx-services.html) based on the type of license installed with the system. Advanced delivers basic connectivity and mobility services to enable hybrid interconnect and migration services. HCX Enterprise offers more services than what standard licenses provide. Some of those services include; Mobility Groups, Replication assisted vMotion (RAV), Mobility Optimized Networking, Network Extension High availability, OS assisted Migration, and others. 
 
 >[!Note]
 > VMware HCX Enterprise is available for Azure VMware Solution customers at no additional cost.  
@@ -82,7 +82,7 @@ HCX offers various [services](https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-HCX/4.9/hcx-user
 - Downgrading from HCX Enterprise Edition to HCX Advanced is possible without redeploying. 
 
     1. Verify that you reverted to an HCX Advanced configuration state and you aren't using the Enterprise features. 
-    1. If you plan to downgrade, verify that no scheduled migrations, [Enterprise services](https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-HCX/4.9/hcx-user-guide/GUID-32AF32BD-DE0B-4441-95B3-DF6A27733EED.html#GUID-32AF32BD-DE0B-4441-95B3-DF6A27733EED) like RAV and HCX MON, etc. are in use. Open a [support request](https://rc.portal.azure.com/#create/Microsoft.Support) to request downgrade. 
+    1. If you plan to downgrade, verify that no scheduled migrations, [Enterprise services](https://techdocs.broadcom.com/us/en/vmware-cis/hcx/vmware-hcx/4-9/vmware-hcx-user-guide-4-9/vmware-hcx-services.html) like RAV and HCX MON, etc. are in use. Open a [support request](https://rc.portal.azure.com/#create/Microsoft.Support) to request downgrade. 
 
 ## Download and deploy the VMware HCX Connector on-premises 
 
@@ -93,7 +93,7 @@ Use the following steps to download the VMware HCX Connector OVA file, and then
 1. Under **Administration** > **System Updates**, select **Request Download Link**. If the box is greyed, wait a few seconds for it to generate a link. 
 
 1. Either download or receive a link for the VMware HCX Connector OVA file you deploy on your local vCenter Server. 
-1. In your on-premises vCenter Server, select an [OVF template](https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-vSphere/6.7/com.vmware.vsphere.vm_admin.doc/GUID-17BEDA21-43F6-41F4-8FB2-E01D275FE9B4.html) to deploy the VMware HCX Connector to your on-premises vSphere cluster. 
+1. In your on-premises vCenter Server, select an [OVF template](https://techdocs.broadcom.com/us/en/vmware-cis/vsphere/vsphere/8-0/vsphere-virtual-machine-administration-guide-8-0/deploying-ovf-templatesvsphere-vm-admin/deploy-an-ovf-template-flex-and-h5vsphere-vm-admin.html) to deploy the VMware HCX Connector to your on-premises vSphere cluster. 
 1. Navigate to and select the OVA file that you downloaded and then select **Open**. 
 
    :::image type="content" source="media/tutorial-vmware-hcx/select-ovf-template.png" alt-text="Screenshot of browsing to an OVF template." lightbox="media/tutorial-vmware-hcx/select-ovf-template.png"::: 
@@ -152,7 +152,7 @@ Continue to the next tutorial to configure the VMware HCX Connector.  After you
 
 >[Configure VMware HCX in Azure VMware Solution](configure-vmware-hcx.md) 
 
->[Understanding HCX Network Underlay Requirements](https://communities.vmware.com/t5/HCX-Documents/HCX-Network-Underlay-Characterization-and-Performance-Outcomes-1/ta-p/2873360)
+>[Understanding HCX Network Underlay Requirements](https://community.broadcom.com/viewdocument/hcx-network-underlay-characterizati?CommunityKey=ab5e7256-62d1-4688-875f-f2fe64d0aa85&tab=librarydocuments)
 
 >[VMware blog series - cloud migration](https://blogs.vmware.com/vsphere/2019/10/cloud-migration-series-part-2.html)