Merge pull request #295410 from MicrosoftDocs/main

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Author: v-ccolin

articles/azure-app-configuration/TOC.yml

@@ -300,7 +300,7 @@
           href: ./rest-api-throttling.md
         - name: Versioning
           href: ./rest-api-versioning.md
-  - name: Client libraries
+  - name: Configuration providers
     items:
     - name: Overview
       href: ./configuration-provider-overview.md

articles/azure-vmware/configure-hcx-network-extension-high-availability.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: Configure HCX network extension high availability
 description: Learn how to configure HCX network extension high availability
 ms.topic: how-to
 ms.service: azure-vmware
-ms.date: 12/06/2023
+ms.date: 02/26/2023
 ms.custom: engagement-fy23
 ---
 
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ When you create a service mesh, set the appliance count to a minimum of two. For
 
 - The Network Extension appliances selected for HA activation must have no networks extended over them.
 - Only Network Extension appliances upgraded to HCX 4.3.0 or later can be added to HA Groups.
-- Learn more about the [Network Extension High Availability](https://techdocs.broadcom.com/us/en/vmware-cis/hcx/vmware-hcx/4-9/vmware-hcx-user-guide-4-9/extending-networks-with-vmware-hcx/understand-network-extension-high-availability.html) feature, prerequisites, considerations and limitations.
+- Learn more about the [Network Extension High Availability](https://techdocs.broadcom.com/us/en/vmware-cis/hcx/vmware-hcx/4-10/vmware-hcx-user-guide-4-10/extending-networks-with-vmware-hcx/understand-network-extension-high-availability.html) feature, prerequisites, considerations and limitations.
 
 ## Activate high availability (HA)
 
@@ -74,4 +74,4 @@ Use the following steps to activate HA, create HA groups, and view the HA roles
 
  Now that you learned how to configure and extend HCX network extension high availability (HA), use the following resource to learn more about how to manage HCX network extension HA.
 
-[Managing Network Extension High Availability](https://techdocs.broadcom.com/us/en/vmware-cis/hcx/vmware-hcx/4-9/vmware-hcx-user-guide-4-9/extending-networks-with-vmware-hcx/understand-network-extension-high-availability/managing-network-extension-high-availability.html)
+[Managing Network Extension High Availability](https://techdocs.broadcom.com/us/en/vmware-cis/hcx/vmware-hcx/4-10/vmware-hcx-user-guide-4-10/extending-networks-with-vmware-hcx/understand-network-extension-high-availability/managing-network-extension-high-availability.html)

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: 12/27/2024
+ms.date: 02/26/2024
 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://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:  
+- If you plan to [enable VMware HCX MON](https://techdocs.broadcom.com/us/en/vmware-cis/hcx/vmware-hcx/4-10/vmware-hcx-user-guide-4-10/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://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).
+- Meet the [VMware software version requirements](https://techdocs.broadcom.com/us/en/vmware-cis/hcx/vmware-hcx/4-10/vmware-hcx-user-guide-4-10/preparing-for-hcx-installations/software-version-requirements.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).
+- Your on-premises vSphere environment (source environment) meets the [minimum requirements](https://techdocs.broadcom.com/us/en/vmware-cis/hcx/vmware-hcx/4-10/vmware-hcx-user-guide-4-10/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.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://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.
+- [Review the VMware HCX Documentation](https://techdocs.broadcom.com/us/en/vmware-cis/hcx/vmware-hcx/4-10/vmware-hcx-user-guide-4-10/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.broadcom.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%204.10.0&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://techdocs.broadcom.com/us/en/vmware-cis/hcx/vmware-hcx/4-9.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/4-10.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: 12/27/2024
+ms.date: 02/26/2025
 ---
 
 # Install and activate VMware HCX in Azure VMware Solution
 
-[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](https://techdocs.broadcom.com/us/en/vmware-cis/hcx/vmware-hcx/4-10.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://techdocs.broadcom.com/us/en/vmware-cis/hcx/vmware-hcx/4-9/vmware-hcx-user-guide-4-9/preparing-for-hcx-installations.html)
+- See [Prepare for HCX installations](https://techdocs.broadcom.com/us/en/vmware-cis/hcx/vmware-hcx/4-10/vmware-hcx-user-guide-4-10/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://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. 
+HCX offers various [services](https://techdocs.broadcom.com/us/en/vmware-cis/hcx/vmware-hcx/4-10/vmware-hcx-user-guide-4-10/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://techdocs.broadcom.com/us/en/vmware-cis/hcx
 - 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://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. 
+    1. If you plan to downgrade, verify that no scheduled migrations, [Enterprise services](https://techdocs.broadcom.com/us/en/vmware-cis/hcx/vmware-hcx/4-10/vmware-hcx-user-guide-4-10/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 
 

articles/azure-vmware/security-recommendations.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: Security recommendations for Azure VMware Solution
 description: Learn about tips and best practices to help protect Azure VMware Solution deployments from vulnerabilities and malicious actors. 
 ms.topic: conceptual
 ms.service: azure-vmware
-ms.date: 01/08/2025
+ms.date: 02/26/2025
 ms.custom: engagement-fy23
 ---
 
@@ -41,4 +41,4 @@ See the following information for recommendations to secure your VMware HCX depl
 
 | Recommendation | Comments |
 | :-- | :-- |
-| Stay current with VMware HCX service updates. | VMware HCX service updates can include new features, software fixes, and security patches. To apply service updates during a maintenance window where no new VMware HCX operations are queued up, follow [these steps](https://techdocs.broadcom.com/us/en/vmware-cis/hcx/vmware-hcx/4-9/vmware-hcx-user-guide-4-9/updating-vmware-hcx/planning-for-hcx-updates.html). |
+| Stay current with VMware HCX service updates. | VMware HCX service updates can include new features, software fixes, and security patches. To apply service updates during a maintenance window where no new VMware HCX operations are queued up, follow [these steps](https://techdocs.broadcom.com/us/en/vmware-cis/hcx/vmware-hcx/4-10/vmware-hcx-user-guide-4-10/updating-vmware-hcx/planning-for-hcx-updates.html). |

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

@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ description: Uninstall VMware HCX in Azure VMware Solution
 ms.topic: how-to
 ms.service: azure-vmware
 ms.custom: engagement-fy23
-ms.date: 1/6/2025
+ms.date: 02/26/2025
 ---
 
 
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ Generally, the workflow cleans up from the HCX on-premises side first, then clea
 - Make sure you don't have any active migrations in progress. 
 - Ensure that L2 extensions are no longer needed or the networks are `unstretched` to the destination.  
 - For workloads using MON, ensure that you removed the default gateways. Otherwise, it can result in workloads not being able to communicate or function. 
-- [Uninstall HCX deployment from Connector on-premises](https://techdocs.broadcom.com/us/en/vmware-cis/hcx/vmware-hcx/4-9/vmware-hcx-user-guide-4-9/removing-hcx/uninstalling-vmware-hcx.html).  
+- [Uninstall HCX deployment from Connector on-premises](https://techdocs.broadcom.com/us/en/vmware-cis/hcx/vmware-hcx/4-10/vmware-hcx-user-guide-4-10/removing-hcx/uninstalling-vmware-hcx.html).  
 
 ## Uninstall HCX