Merge pull request #299405 from MicrosoftDocs/main

5/6/2025 AM Publish

Author: Taojunshen

articles/azure-netapp-files/application-volume-group-disaster-recovery.md

@@ -1,11 +1,11 @@
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-title: Add volumes for an SAP HANA system as a DR system using Azure NetApp Files cross-region replication  | Microsoft Docs
+title: Add volumes for an SAP HANA system as a DR system using Azure NetApp Files cross-region replication
 description: Describes using an application volume group to add volumes for an SAP HANA system as a disaster recovery (DR) system.
 services: azure-netapp-files
 author: b-hchen
 ms.service: azure-netapp-files
 ms.topic: how-to
-ms.date: 04/22/2025
+ms.date: 05/06/2025
 ms.author: anfdocs
 ---
 # Add volumes for an SAP HANA system as a DR system using cross-region replication
@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ The following diagram illustrates cross-region replication between the source an
 > When you use an HA deployment with HSR at the primary side, you can choose to replicate not only the primary HANA system as described in this section, but also the HANA secondary system using cross-region replication. To automatically adapt the naming convention, you select both the **HSR secondary** and **Disaster recovery destination** options in the Create a Volume Group screen. The prefix then changes to `DR2-`. 
 
 > [!IMPORTANT]
-> * Recovering the HANA database at the destination region requires that you use application-consistent storage snapshots for your HANA backup. You can create such snapshots by using data-protection solutions such as SnapCenter and the [Azure Application Consistent Snapshot tool](azacsnap-introduction.md) (AzAcSnap).
+> * Recovering the HANA database at the destination region requires that you use application-consistent storage snapshots for your HANA backup. You can create such snapshots by using data-protection solutions including [SnapCenter](https://docs.netapp.com/us-en/snapcenter/protect-azure/protect-applications-azure-netapp-files.html), [Azure Application Consistent Snapshot tool](azacsnap-introduction.md) (AzAcSnap), or other [validated partner solutions](../storage/solution-integration/validated-partners/backup-archive-disaster-recovery/partner-overview.md).
 > * You need to replicate at least the data volume and the log-backup volume. 
 > * You can optionally replicate the data-backup volume and the shared volume. 
 > * You should *never* replicate the log volume. The application volume group will create the log volume as a standard volume.

articles/azure-netapp-files/application-volume-group-manage-volumes-oracle.md

@@ -1,13 +1,12 @@
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-title: Manage volumes in Azure NetApp Files application volume group for Oracle | Microsoft Docs
+title: Manage volumes in Azure NetApp Files application volume group for Oracle
 description: Describes how to manage a volume from its application volume group for Oracle, including resizing, deleting, or changing throughput for the volume. 
 services: azure-netapp-files
-documentationcenter: ''
 author: b-hchen
 ms.service: azure-netapp-files
 ms.workload: storage
 ms.topic: how-to
-ms.date: 04/17/2025
+ms.date: 05/06/2025
 ms.author: anfdocs
 ---
 # Manage volumes in an application volume group for Oracle
@@ -34,7 +33,7 @@ You can manage a volume from its volume group. You can resize, delete, or change
         > Changing the protocol type involves reconfiguration at the Linux host. When using dNFS, it's not recommended to mix volumes using NFSv3 and NFSv4.1.  
 
         > [!NOTE] 
-        > Using Azure NetApp Files built-in automated snapshots doesn't create database consistent backups. Instead, use data protection software such as [SnapCenter](https://docs.netapp.com/us-en/snapcenter/protect-azure/protect-applications-azure-netapp-files.html) and [AzAcSnap](azacsnap-introduction.md) that supports snapshot-based data protection for Oracle. 
+        > Using Azure NetApp Files built-in automated snapshots doesn't create database consistent backups. Instead, use data protection software such as [SnapCenter](https://docs.netapp.com/us-en/snapcenter/protect-azure/protect-applications-azure-netapp-files.html), [AzAcSnap](azacsnap-introduction.md), or other [validated partner solutions](../storage/solution-integration/validated-partners/backup-archive-disaster-recovery/partner-overview.md) that supports snapshot-based data protection for Oracle. 
 
     * **Change Throughput**   
         You can adapt the throughput of the volume.

articles/azure-netapp-files/application-volume-group-manage-volumes.md

@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
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-title: Manage volumes in Azure NetApp Files application volume group | Microsoft Docs
+title: Manage volumes in Azure NetApp Files application volume group 
 description: Describes how to manage a volume from its application volume group, including resizing, deleting, or changing throughput for the volume.
 services: azure-netapp-files
 author: b-hchen

articles/azure-netapp-files/azure-netapp-files-resource-limits.md

@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
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-title: Resource limits for Azure NetApp Files | Microsoft Docs
+title: Resource limits for Azure NetApp Files
 description: Describes limits for Azure NetApp Files resources and how to request resource limit increase.
 services: azure-netapp-files
 author: b-hchen
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ The following table describes resource limits for Azure NetApp Files:
 |  Minimum size of a single capacity pool   |  1 TiB*     |    No  |
 |  Maximum size of a single capacity pool    |  2,048 TiB   |   No   |
 | Minimum throughput of a Flexible service level capacity pool | 128 MiB/second | No |
-| Maximum throughput of a Flexible service level capacity pool | [5 x 128 x Size of capacity pool in TiB](azure-netapp-files-set-up-capacity-pool.md#considerations) | No |
+| Maximum throughput of a Flexible service level capacity pool | [5 x 128 MiB/second/TiB x Size of capacity pool in TiB](azure-netapp-files-set-up-capacity-pool.md#considerations) | No |
 |  Minimum size of a single regular volume    |    50 GiB    |    No    |
 |  Maximum size of a single regular volume     |    100 TiB    |    No    |
 |  Minimum size of a single [large volume](large-volumes-requirements-considerations.md) | 50 TiB |     No |

articles/azure-netapp-files/azure-netapp-files-service-levels.md

@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
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-title: Service levels for Azure NetApp Files | Microsoft Docs
+title: Service levels for Azure NetApp Files
 description: Describes throughput performance for the service levels of Azure NetApp Files.
 services: azure-netapp-files
 author: b-hchen
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ Azure NetApp Files supports four service levels: *Standard*, *Premium*, *Ultra*,
 
 * <a name="Flexible"></a>Flexible storage (preview):
 
-    The Flexible service level enables you to adjust throughput and size limits independently. This service level is designed for demanding applications such as Oracle or SAP HANA. You can also use the Flexible service level to create high-capacity volumes with (relatively) low throughput requirements or the reverse: low-capacity volumes with high throughput requirements. The minimum throughput to be assigned to a Flexible capacity pool is 128 MiB/second regardless of the pool quota. The first 128 MiB/s of throughput, known as the baseline, is included in the Flexible service level. The maximum throughput is 5 x 128 x the size of the capacity pool in TiB. For more information see [Flexible service level throughput examples](#flexible-examples). You can assign throughput and capacity to volumes that are part of a Flexible capacity pool in the same way you do volumes that are part of a manual QoS capacity pool of any service level. Cool access isn't currently supported with the Flexible service level. 
+    The Flexible service level enables you to adjust throughput and size limits independently. This service level is designed for demanding applications such as Oracle or SAP HANA. You can also use the Flexible service level to create high-capacity volumes with (relatively) low throughput requirements or the reverse: low-capacity volumes with high throughput requirements. The minimum throughput to be assigned to a Flexible capacity pool is 128 MiB/second regardless of the pool quota. The first 128 MiB/s of throughput, known as the baseline, is included in the Flexible service level. The maximum throughput is 5 x 128 MiB/second/TiB x the size of the capacity pool in TiB. For more information see [Flexible service level throughput examples](#flexible-examples). You can assign throughput and capacity to volumes that are part of a Flexible capacity pool in the same way you do volumes that are part of a manual QoS capacity pool of any service level. Cool access isn't currently supported with the Flexible service level. 
 
     >[!IMPORTANT]
     >The Flexible service level is only supported for new _manual QoS_ capacity pools.

articles/azure-netapp-files/azure-netapp-files-set-up-capacity-pool.md

@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ Creating a capacity pool enables you to create volumes within it.
     * The Flexible service level is only available for manual QoS capacity pools. 
     * The Flexible service level is only available on newly created capacity pools. You can't convert an existing capacity pool to use the Flexible service level. 
         * Flexible service level capacity pools can't be converted to the Standard, Premium, or Ultra service level. 
-    * The minimum throughput for Flexible service level capacity pools is 128 MiB/second. Maximum throughput is calculated based on the size of the capacity pool using the formula 5 x 128 x capacity pool size in TiB. If your capacity pool is 1 TiB, the maximum is 640 MiB/second (5 x 128 x 1). For more examples, see [Service levels for Azure NetApp Files](azure-netapp-files-service-levels.md#flexible-examples).
+    * The minimum throughput for Flexible service level capacity pools is 128 MiB/second. Maximum throughput is calculated based on the size of the capacity pool using the formula 5 x 128 MiB/second/TiB  x capacity pool size in TiB. If your capacity pool is 1 TiB, the maximum is 640 MiB/second (5 x 128 x 1). For more examples, see [Service levels for Azure NetApp Files](azure-netapp-files-service-levels.md#flexible-examples).
     * You can increase the throughput of a Flexible service level pool at any time. Decreases to throughput on Flexible service level capacity pools can only occur following a 24-hour cool-down period. The 24-hour cool-down period initiates after any change to the throughput of the Flexible service level capacity pool.
     * Cool access isn't currently supported with the Flexible service level. 
     * Only single encryption is currently supported for Flexible service level capacity pools. 

articles/azure-resource-manager/management/tag-mission-critical-workload.md

@@ -27,13 +27,9 @@ This article aligns with workload optimization, and tagging can identify opportu
 
 *This documentation recommends the tagging approach described to support a Microsoft assessment of your environment. Your Microsoft contact reviews this tagging approach with you at the beginning of the assessment. If you don't have an engagement with Microsoft, you can still follow the guidance to realize the benefits outlined earlier.*
 
-## Mission-critical predefined tags
+## Mission-critical workload tags
 
-To enable use by Microsoft in a workload assessment, the tags used for mission-critical workloads must use the following tag name and adhere to the value format:
-
-> [!Important]
-> Tag values must **NOT** contain numeric or non-English characters.
-> Tag values must conform to this RegEx pattern: ^[A-Za-z]+-[A-Za-z]+
+To enable use by Microsoft in a workload assessment, existing tags that accurately identify the workload can be used. If the workload doesn't already have tags, refer to the following examples to guide the creation of new tags.
 
   | **Tag Name** | **Value Type** | **Purpose** | **Value Format** |
   |---|---|---|---|

articles/backup/azure-file-share-backup-overview.md

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 title: About Azure Files backup
 description: Learn how to back up Azure Files in the Recovery Services vault
 ms.topic: overview
-ms.date: 04/15/2025
+ms.date: 05/06/2025
 ms.service: azure-backup
 ms.custom:
   - engagement-fy23
@@ -72,9 +72,7 @@ This section shows the backup flow for Azure Files by using the backup tiers - S
 
 7. If you're using Azure File Sync, the Backup service indicates to the Azure File Sync service the paths of the files being restored, which then triggers a background change detection process on these files. Any changed files sync down to the server endpoint. This process happens in parallel with the original restore to the Azure Files.
 
-   >[!NOTE]
-   >Vaulted backup currently doesn't support restore to a File Share registered with File sync service.
-
+   
 8. The backup and restore job monitoring data is pushed to the Azure Backup Monitoring service. This data allows you to monitor cloud backups for your File Shares in a single dashboard. In addition, you can also configure alerts or email notifications when backup health is affected. Emails are sent via the Azure email service.
 
 ## Backup costs

articles/backup/backup-azure-files.md

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 title: Back up Azure Files in the Azure portal
 description: Learn how to use the Azure portal to back up Azure Files in the Recovery Services vault
 ms.topic: how-to
-ms.date: 04/30/2025
+ms.date: 05/06/2025
 ms.service: azure-backup
 ms.custom: engagement-fy23
 author: jyothisuri
@@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ Azure Files backup is a native cloud solution that protects your data and elimin
 * Ensure that the target storage account has the [supported configurations](azure-file-share-support-matrix.md#permitted-scope-for-copy-operationspreview).
 
 >[!IMPORTANT]
->To perform [Cross Subscription Backup (CSB) for protecting Azure Files (preview)](azure-file-share-backup-overview.md#how-cross-subscription-backup-for-azure-files-works) in another subscription, ensure you register `Microsoft.RecoveryServices` in the **subscription of the file share** in addition to the given prerequisites.
+>To perform [Cross Subscription Backup (CSB) for protecting Azure Files](azure-file-share-backup-overview.md#how-cross-subscription-backup-for-azure-files-works) in another subscription, ensure you register `Microsoft.RecoveryServices` in the **subscription of the file share** in addition to the given prerequisites.
 
 
 ## Configure the backup

articles/cost-management-billing/costs/overview-cost-management.md

@@ -76,7 +76,7 @@ During your cloud journey, there are many tools available to help you understand
 
 Cost Management and Billing include several tools to help you understand, report on, and analyze your invoiced Microsoft Cloud costs.
 
-- [**Cost analysis**](quick-acm-cost-analysis.md) is a tool for ad-hoc cost exploration. Get quick answers with lightweight insights and analytics.
+- **[Cost analysis](quick-acm-cost-analysis.md)** is a tool for ad-hoc cost exploration. Get quick answers with lightweight insights and analytics.
 **Power BI** is an advanced solution to build more extensive dashboards and complex reports or combine costs with other data. Power BI is available for billing accounts and billing profiles.
 - [**Exports and the Cost Details API**](../automate/usage-details-best-practices.md) enable you to integrate cost details into external systems or business processes.
 
@@ -110,7 +110,8 @@ Cost Management and Billing offer many different types of emails and alerts to k
 
 - [**Budget alerts**](tutorial-acm-create-budgets.md) notify recipients when cost exceeds a predefined cost or forecast amount. Budgets can be visualized in cost analysis and are available on every scope supported by Cost Management. Subscription and resource group budgets can also be configured to notify an action group to take automated actions to reduce or even stop further charges.
 - [**Anomaly alerts**](../understand/analyze-unexpected-charges.md) notify recipients when an unexpected change in daily usage has been detected. It can be a spike or a dip. Anomaly detection is only available for subscriptions and can be viewed within Cost analysis smart views. Anomaly alerts can be configured from the cost alerts page.
-- [**Scheduled alerts**](save-share-views.md#subscribe-to-scheduled-alerts) notify recipients about the latest costs on a daily, weekly, or monthly schedule based on a saved cost view. Alert emails include a visual chart representation of the view and can optionally include a CSV file. Views are configured in cost analysis, but recipients don't require access to cost in order to view the email, chart, or linked CSV.
+- **[Scheduled alerts](save-share-views.md#subscribe-to-scheduled-alerts)** notify recipients about the latest costs on a daily, weekly, or monthly schedule based on a saved cost view. Alert emails include a visual chart representation of the view and can optionally include a CSV file. Views are configured in cost analysis, but recipients don't require access to cost to view the email, chart, or linked CSV.
+
 - **EA commitment balance alerts** are automatically sent to any notification contacts configured on the EA billing account when the balance is 90% or 100% used.
 - **Invoice alerts** can be configured for MCA billing profiles and Microsoft Online Services Program (MOSP) subscriptions. For details, see [View and download your Azure invoice](../understand/download-azure-invoice.md).