Merge pull request #229717 from ntrogh/als-freshness-march-2

[Azure Lab Services] Content freshness March (2/2)

Author: AnnaMHuff

articles/lab-services/TOC.yml

@@ -117,7 +117,7 @@
     - name: SolidWorks computer-aided design (CAD)
       displayName: SolidWorks CAD
       href: class-type-solidworks.md
-    - name: Sql database management and development
+    - name: SQL database management and development
       href: class-type-sql-server.md
 - name: How-tos
   items:

articles/lab-services/class-type-autodesk.md

@@ -64,8 +64,7 @@ Follow these steps to [enable these Azure Marketplace images available to lab cr
 
 1. When you create a lab with the **Small GPU (Visualization)** size, follow these steps to [set up a lab with GPUs](./how-to-setup-lab-gpu.md).
 
-    > [!WARNING]
-    > The **Small GPU (Visualization)** virtual machine size is configured to enable a high-performing graphics experience and meets [Adobe’s system requirements for each application](https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/system-requirements.html).  Make sure to choose Small GPU (Visualization) not Small GPU (Compute).
+    The **Small GPU (Visualization)** virtual machine size is configured to enable a high-performing graphics experience and meets [Adobe’s system requirements for each application](https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/system-requirements.html).  Make sure to choose Small GPU (Visualization) not Small GPU (Compute).
 
 ## Template machine configuration
 

articles/lab-services/class-type-solidworks.md

@@ -1,35 +1,41 @@
 ---
-title: Set up a SOLIDWORKS lab for engineering with Azure Lab Services | Microsoft Docs
-description: Learn how to set up a lab for engineering courses using SOLIDWORKS.
-author: nicolela
-ms.topic: how-to
-ms.date: 01/05/2022
+title: Set up a SOLIDWORKS lab for engineering
+titleSuffix: Azure Lab Services
+description: Learn how to set up a lab in Azure Lab Services to teach engineering courses using SOLIDWORKS.
+services: lab-services
 ms.service: lab-services
+author: ntrogh
+ms.author: nicktrog
+ms.topic: how-to
+ms.date: 03/07/2023
 ---
 
-# Set up a lab for engineering classes using SOLIDWORKS
+# Set up a lab to teach engineering classes using SOLIDWORKS
 
 [!INCLUDE [preview note](./includes/lab-services-new-update-focused-article.md)]
 
+This article describes how to set up SOLIDWORKS 2019 and Network Licensing for engineering classes in Azure Lab Services.
+
 [SOLIDWORKS](https://www.solidworks.com/) provides a 3D computer-aided design (CAD) environment for modeling solid objects and is used in different kinds of engineering fields.  With SOLIDWORKS, engineers can easily create, visualize, simulate, and document their designs.
 
 A licensing option commonly used by universities is SOLIDWORKS’ Network Licensing.   With this option, users share a pool of licenses that are managed by a licensing server.  This type of license is sometimes called a “floating” license because you only need to have enough licenses for the number of concurrent users.  When a user is done using SOLIDWORKS, their license goes back into the centrally managed license pool so that it can be reused by another user.
 
-In this article, we’ll show how to set up a class that uses SOLIDWORKS 2019 and Network Licensing.
-
 ## License server
 
-SOLIDWORKS Network Licensing requires that you have SolidNetWork License Manager installed and activated on your license server.  This license server is typically located in either your on-premises network or a private network within Azure.  For more information on how to set up SolidNetWork License Manager on your server, see [Installing and Activating a License Manager](https://help.solidworks.com/2019/English/Installation/install_guide/t_installing_snl_lic_mgr.htm) in the SOLIDWORKS install guide.  Remember the **port number** and [**serial number**](https://help.solidworks.com/2019/english/installation/install_guide/r_hid_state_serial_number.htm) that are used since they'll be needed in later steps.
+SOLIDWORKS Network Licensing requires that you have installed and activated SolidNetWork License Manager on your license server.  You typically host this license server in either your on-premises network or in a private network in Azure. 
 
-After your license server is set up, you’ll need to [Connect to your virtual network in Azure Lab Services](how-to-connect-vnet-injection.md) in your [lab plan](./tutorial-setup-lab-plan.md)
+1. Set up SolidNetWork License Manager on your server, by following the steps in [Installing and Activating a License Manager](https://help.solidworks.com/2019/English/Installation/install_guide/t_installing_snl_lic_mgr.htm) in the SOLIDWORKS install guide.
 
-> [!IMPORTANT]
-> [Advanced networking](how-to-connect-vnet-injection.md#connect-the-virtual-network-during-lab-plan-creation) must be enabled during the creation of your lab plan.  It can't be added later.
+    During the installation, make sure to note the **port number** and [**serial number**](https://help.solidworks.com/2019/english/installation/install_guide/r_hid_state_serial_number.htm) of the license server, as you use this information in later steps.
+
+1. After you set up the license server, follow these steps to [connect your lab plan to your virtual network in Azure Lab Services](how-to-connect-vnet-injection.md).
 
-> [!NOTE]
-> You should verify that the appropriate ports are opened on your firewalls to allow communication between the lab virtual machines and the license server.
+    > [!IMPORTANT]
+    > You need to enable [advanced networking](how-to-connect-vnet-injection.md#connect-the-virtual-network-during-lab-plan-creation) during the creation of your lab plan. You can't configure the lab plan's virtual network at a later stage.
 
-See the instructions on [Modifying License Manager Computer Ports for Windows Firewall](http://help.solidworks.com/2019/english/installation/install_guide/t_mod_ports_on_lic_mgr_for_firewall.htm) that show how to add inbound and outbound rules to the license server's firewall.  You may also need to open up ports to the lab virtual machines.  Follow more information on firewall settings and finding the lab's public IP, see [firewall settings for labs](./how-to-configure-firewall-settings.md).
+1. Verify that the appropriate ports are opened on your firewalls to allow communication between the lab virtual machines and the license server.
+
+    See the instructions on [Modifying License Manager Computer Ports for Windows Firewall](http://help.solidworks.com/2019/english/installation/install_guide/t_mod_ports_on_lic_mgr_for_firewall.htm) that show how to add inbound and outbound rules to the license server's firewall.  You may also need to open up ports to the lab virtual machines.  Follow more information on firewall settings and finding the lab's public IP, see [firewall settings for labs](./how-to-configure-firewall-settings.md).
 
 ## Lab configuration
 
@@ -39,25 +45,26 @@ See the instructions on [Modifying License Manager Computer Ports for Windows Fi
 
 [!INCLUDE [must have lab plan](./includes/lab-services-class-type-lab-plan.md)]
 
-Enable your lab plan settings as described in the following table. For more information about how to enable Azure Marketplace images, see [Specify the Azure Marketplace images available to lab creators](./specify-marketplace-images.md).
+This lab uses a Windows 10 Pro Azure Marketplace images as the base VM image. You first need to enable this image in your lab plan. This lets lab creators then select the image as a base image for their lab.
 
-| Lab plan setting | Instructions |
-| ------------------- | ------------ |
-|Marketplace image| Enable the **Windows 10 Pro** image.|
+Follow these steps to [enable these Azure Marketplace images available to lab creators](specify-marketplace-images.md). Select one of the **Windows 10** Azure Marketplace images.
 
 SOLIDWORKS supports other versions of Windows besides Windows 10.  See [SOLIDWORKS system requirements](https://www.solidworks.com/sw/support/SystemRequirements.html) for details.
 
 ### Lab settings
 
-For instructions on how to create a lab, see [Tutorial: Set up a lab](tutorial-setup-lab.md).  Use the following settings when creating the lab.
+1. Create a lab for your lab plan:
+
+    [!INCLUDE [create lab](./includes/lab-services-class-type-lab.md)]  Use the following settings when creating the lab.
+
+    | Lab setting | Value and description |
+    | ------------ | ------------------ |
+    | Virtual Machine Size | **Small GPU (Visualization)**. Best suited for remote visualization, streaming, gaming, and encoding with frameworks such as OpenGL and DirectX. |
+    | Virtual Machine Image | Windows 10 Pro |
 
-| Lab settings | Value/instructions |
-| ------------ | ------------------ |
-| Virtual Machine Size | **Small GPU (Visualization)**.  This VM is best suited for remote visualization, streaming, gaming, encoding using frameworks such as OpenGL and DirectX.|
-| Virtual Machine Image | Windows 10 Pro |
+1. When you create a lab with the **Small GPU (Visualization)** size, follow these steps to [set up a lab with GPUs](./how-to-setup-lab-gpu.md).
 
-> [!NOTE]
-> The **Small GPU (Visualization)** virtual machine size is configured to enable a high-performing graphics experience.  For more information about this virtual machine size, see the article on [how to set up a lab with GPUs](./how-to-setup-lab-gpu.md).
+    The **Small GPU (Visualization)** virtual machine size is configured to enable a high-performing graphics experience.
 
 ## Template configuration
 
@@ -66,24 +73,27 @@ The steps in this section show how to set up your template virtual machine by do
 1. Start the template virtual machine and connect to the machine using RDP.
 
 1. Download the installation files for SOLIDWORKS client software. You have two options for downloading:
+
    - Download from [SOLIDWORKS customer portal](https://login.solidworks.com/nidp/idff/sso?id=cpenglish&sid=1&option=credential&sid=1&target=https%3A%2F%2Fcustomerportal.solidworks.com%2F).
    - Download from a directory on a server.  If you used this option, you need to ensure that the server is accessible from the template virtual machine.  For example, this server may be located in the same virtual network that is peered with your lab account.
 
     For details, see [Installation on Individual Computers in the SOLIDWORKS](http://help.solidworks.com/2019/english/Installation/install_guide/c_installing_on_individual_computers.htm?id=fc149e8a968a422a89e2a943265758d3#Pg0) in SOLIDWORKS install guide.
 
-1. Once the installation files are downloaded, install the client software using SOLIDWORKS Installation Manager. See details on [Installing a License Client](http://help.solidworks.com/2019/english/installation/install_guide/t_installing_snl_license_client.htm) in SOLIDWORKS install guide.
+1. Once the installation files are downloaded, install the client software using SOLIDWORKS Installation Manager.
+
+    See details on [Installing a License Client](http://help.solidworks.com/2019/english/installation/install_guide/t_installing_snl_license_client.htm) in SOLIDWORKS install guide.
 
     > [!NOTE]
-    > In the **Add Server** dialog box, you will be prompted for the **port number** used for your license server and the name or IP address of the license server.
+    > In the **Add Server** dialog box, you need to enter the **port number** and name or IP address of your license server.
 
 ## Cost
 
-Let's cover a possible cost estimate for this class. This estimate doesn't include the cost of running the license server. We'll use a class of 25 students. There are 20 hours of scheduled class time. Also, each student gets 10 hours quota for homework or assignments outside scheduled class time. The virtual machine size we chose was **Small GPU (Visualization)**, which is 160 lab units.
+This section provides a cost estimate for running this class for 25 users. There are 20 hours of scheduled class time. Also, each user gets 10 hours quota for homework or assignments outside scheduled class time. The virtual machine size we chose was **Small GPU (Visualization)**, which is 160 lab units. This estimate doesn’t include the cost of running a license server.
 
-25 students \* (20 scheduled hours + 10 quota hours) \* 160 Lab Units * 0.01 USD per hour = 1200.00 USD
+- 25 students × (20 scheduled hours + 10 quota hours) × 160 lab units
 
->[!IMPORTANT]
-> Cost estimate is for example purposes only.  For current details on pricing, see [Azure Lab Services Pricing](https://azure.microsoft.com/pricing/details/lab-services/).
+> [!IMPORTANT]
+> The cost estimate is for example purposes only.  For current pricing information, see [Azure Lab Services pricing](https://azure.microsoft.com/pricing/details/lab-services/).
 
 ## Next steps