Merge pull request #271390 from ekote/34ga

Synapse 3.4 GA as of April 8

Author: ttorble

articles/synapse-analytics/spark/apache-spark-24-runtime.md

@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ Azure Synapse Analytics supports multiple runtimes for Apache Spark. This docume
 > * Effective September 29, 2023, Azure Synapse will discontinue official support for Spark 2.4 Runtimes. 
 > * Post September 29, we will not be addressing any support tickets related to Spark 2.4. There will be no release pipeline in place for bug or security fixes for Spark 2.4. Utilizing Spark 2.4 post the support cutoff date is undertaken at one's own risk. We strongly discourage its continued use due to potential security and functionality concerns.
 > * Recognizing that certain customers may need additional time to transition to a higher runtime version, we are temporarily extending the usage option for Spark 2.4, but we will not provide any official support for it.
-> * We strongly advise proactively upgrading workloads to a more recent version of the runtime (e.g., [Azure Synapse Runtime for Apache Spark 3.3 (GA)](./apache-spark-33-runtime.md)).
+> * **We strongly advise proactively upgrading workloads to a more recent version of the runtime (e.g., [Azure Synapse Runtime for Apache Spark 3.4 (GA)](./apache-spark-34-runtime.md)).**
 
 
 ## Component versions

articles/synapse-analytics/spark/apache-spark-3-runtime.md

@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ Azure Synapse Analytics supports multiple runtimes for Apache Spark. This docume
 > * Effective January 26, 2024, the Azure Synapse has stopped official support for Spark 3.1 Runtimes.
 > * Post January 26, 2024, we will not be addressing any support tickets related to Spark 3.1. There will be no release pipeline in place for bug or security fixes for Spark 3.1. Utilizing Spark 3.1 post the support cutoff date is undertaken at one's own risk. We strongly discourage its continued use due to potential security and functionality concerns.
 > * Recognizing that certain customers may need additional time to transition to a higher runtime version, we are temporarily extending the usage option for Spark 3.1, but we will not provide any official support for it.
-> * We strongly advise proactively upgrading workloads to a more recent version of the runtime (e.g., [Azure Synapse Runtime for Apache Spark 3.3 (GA)](./apache-spark-33-runtime.md)).
+> * **We strongly advise proactively upgrading workloads to a more recent version of the runtime (e.g., [Azure Synapse Runtime for Apache Spark 3.4 (GA)](./apache-spark-34-runtime.md))**.
 
 
 ## Component versions

articles/synapse-analytics/spark/apache-spark-32-runtime.md

@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ Azure Synapse Analytics supports multiple runtimes for Apache Spark. This docume
 > * End of Support announced for Azure Synapse Runtime for Apache Spark 3.2 has been announced July 8, 2023.
 > * End of Support announced runtime will not have bug and feature fixes. Security fixes will be backported based on risk assessment.
 > * In accordance with the Synapse runtime for Apache Spark lifecycle policy, Azure Synapse runtime for Apache Spark 3.2 will be retired and disabled as of July 8, 2024. After the End of Support date, the retired runtimes are unavailable for new Spark pools and existing workflows can't execute. Metadata will temporarily remain in the Synapse workspace.
-> * We recommend that you upgrade your Apache Spark 3.2 workloads to version 3.3 at your earliest convenience. 
+> * **We strongly recommend that you upgrade your Apache Spark 3.2 workloads to [Azure Synapse Runtime for Apache Spark 3.4 (GA)](./apache-spark-34-runtime.md) before July 8, 2024.** 
 
 ## Component versions
 

articles/synapse-analytics/spark/apache-spark-33-runtime.md

@@ -14,8 +14,10 @@ ms.custom: has-adal-ref, devx-track-python
 # Azure Synapse Runtime for Apache Spark 3.3 (GA)
 Azure Synapse Analytics supports multiple runtimes for Apache Spark. This document covers the runtime components and versions for the Azure Synapse Runtime for Apache Spark 3.3. 
 
-## Component versions
+> [!TIP]
+> We strongly recommend proactively upgrading workloads to a more recent GA version of the runtime which currently is [Azure Synapse Runtime for Apache Spark 3.4 (GA)](./apache-spark-34-runtime.md). 
 
+## Component versions
 |  Component   | Version      |  
 | ----- |--------------|
 | Apache Spark | 3.3.1        |
@@ -587,4 +589,4 @@ The following sections present the libraries included in Azure Synapse Runtime f
 
 ## Migration between Apache Spark versions - support
 
-For guidance on migrating from older runtime versions to Azure Synapse Runtime for Apache Spark 3.3 or 3.4 refer to [Runtime for Apache Spark Overview](./apache-spark-version-support.md).
+For guidance on migrating from older runtime versions to Azure Synapse Runtime for Apache Spark 3.3 or 3.4 refer to [Runtime for Apache Spark Overview](./apache-spark-version-support.md#migration-between-apache-spark-versions---support).