Merge pull request #293450 from ProfessorKendrick/confluent-freshness

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articles/partner-solutions/apache-kafka-confluent-cloud/create.md

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-title: Create Apache Kafka & Apache Flink on Confluent Cloud through Azure portal
-description: This article describes how to use the Azure portal to create an instance of Apache Kafka & Apache Flink on Confluent Cloud.
-# customerIntent: As a developer I want create a new instance of Apache Kafka & Apache Flink on Confluent Cloud using the Azure portal.
+title: "Quickstart: Get started with Apache Kafka & Apache Flink on Confluent Cloud through Azure portal"
+description: Learn how to create resources for Apache Kafka & Apache Flink on Confluent Cloud in the Azure portal.
 ms.topic: quickstart
-ms.date: 1/31/2024
+ms.date: 02/07/2025
 
 ---
 
-# QuickStart: Get started with Apache Kafka & Apache Flink on Confluent Cloud - Azure portal
+# Quickstart: Get started with Apache Kafka & Apache Flink on Confluent Cloud
 
-In this quickstart, you'll use the Azure portal to create an instance of Apache Kafka® & Apache Flink® on Confluent Cloud™ - An Azure Native ISV Service.
+In this quickstart, you use the Azure portal to create an instance of Apache Kafka® & Apache Flink® on Confluent Cloud™.
 
 ## Prerequisites
 
-- An Azure account. If you don't have an active Azure subscription, create a [free account](https://azure.microsoft.com/free/).
-- You must have the _Owner_ or _Contributor_ role for your Azure subscription. The integration between Azure and Confluent can only be set up by users with _Owner_ or _Contributor_ access. Before getting started, [confirm that you have the appropriate access](../../role-based-access-control/check-access.md).
+[!INCLUDE [create-prerequisites](../includes/create-prerequisites.md)]
+- You must [subscribe to Confluent Cloud](overview.md#subscribe-to-confluent-cloud)
 
-## Find offer
+## Create a Confluent resource
 
-Use the Azure portal to find the Apache Kafka & Apache Flink on Confluent Cloud application.
+[!INCLUDE [create-resource](../includes/create-resource.md)]
 
-1. In a web browser, go to the [Azure portal](https://portal.azure.com/) and sign in.
+## Basics tab
 
-1. If you've visited the **Marketplace** in a recent session, select the icon from the available options. Otherwise, search for _Marketplace_.
+The *Basics* tab has three sections:
 
-1. From the **Marketplace** page, you have two options based on the type of plan you want. You can sign up for a pay-as-you-go plan or commitment plan. Pay-as-you-go is publicly available. The commitment plan is available to customers who have been approved for a private offer.
+- Project details
+- Azure resource details
+- Confluent organization details
 
-   - For **pay-as-you-go** customers, search for _Apache Kafka® & Apache Flink® on Confluent Cloud™_ and select the corresponding offer.
+:::image type="content" source="media/create/basics-tab.png" alt-text="A screenshot of the Create a Confluent organization options inside of the Azure portal's working pane with the Basics tab displayed.":::
 
-     :::image type="content" source="media/search-pay-as-you-go.png" alt-text="search Azure Marketplace offer.":::
+There are required fields (identified with a red asterisk) in each section that you need to fill out.
 
-   - For **commitment** customers, select the link to **View Private plans**. The commitment requires you to sign up for a minimum spend amount. Use this option only when you know you need the service for an extended time.
+1. Enter the values for each required setting under *Project details*.
 
-     :::image type="content" source="media/view-private-offers.png" alt-text="view private offers.":::
+    | Field               | Action                                                    |
+    |---------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------|
+    | Subscription        | Select a subscription from your existing subscriptions.   |
+    | Resource group      | Use an existing resource group or create a new one.       |
 
-     Look for _Apache Kafka® & Apache Flink® on Confluent Cloud™_.
+1. Enter the values for each required setting under *Azure Resource details*.
 
-     :::image type="content" source="media/select-from-private-offers.png" alt-text="select private offer.":::
+    | Field              | Action                                    |
+    |--------------------|-------------------------------------------|
+    | Resource name      | Specify a unique name for the resource.   |
+    | Region             | Select a region to deploy your resource.  |
 
-## Create resource
+1. Enter the values for each required setting under *Confluent organization details*.
 
-After you've selected the offer for Apache Kafka & Apache Flink on Confluent Cloud, you're ready to set up the application.
+    | Field             | Action                                                                                           |
+    |-------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
+    | Organization      | Choose to create a new organization, or associate your resource with an existing organization.   |
 
-1. If you selected private offers in the previous section, you'll have two options for plan types:
+    > [!NOTE]
+    > If you choose to associate your resource with an existing organization, the resource is billed to that organization's plan. 
 
-    - Confluent Cloud - Pay-as-you-go
-    - Commitment - for commit plan
+    Select the **Change plan** link to change your [billing plan](overview.md#billing).
 
-   If you didn't select private offers, you'll only have the pay-as-you-go option.
+    The remaining fields update to reflect the details of the plan you selected for this new organization.
 
-   Pick the plan to use, and select **Subscribe**.
+1. Select the **Next** button at the bottom of the page.
 
-    :::image type="content" source="media/create/setup-subscribe.png" alt-text="Set up and subscribe.":::
+### Tags tab (optional)
 
-1. On the **Create a Confluent organization** basics page, provide the following values. When you've finished, select **Next: Tags**.
+[!INCLUDE [tags](../includes/tags.md)]
 
-    :::image type="content" source="media/create/setup-basics.png" alt-text="Form to set up Confluent Cloud resource.":::
+### Review + create tab
 
-    | Property | Description |
-    | ---- | ---- |
-    | **Subscription** | From the drop-down menu, select the Azure subscription to deploy to. You must have _Owner_ or _Contributor_ access. |
-    | **Resource group** | Specify whether you want to create a new resource group or use an existing resource group. A resource group is a container that holds related resources for an Azure solution. For more information, see [Azure Resource Group overview](../../azure-resource-manager/management/overview.md). |
-    | **Resource name** | Instance name is automatically generated based on the name of the Confluent organization. |
-    | **Region** | From the drop-down menu, select one of these regions: Australia East, Canada Central, Central US, East US, East US 2, France Central, North Europe, Southeast Asia, UK South, West Central US, West Europe, West US 2 |
-    | **Organization** | To create a new Confluent organization, select **Create a new organization** and provide a name for the Confluent organization. To link to an existing Confluent organization, select **Link Subscription to an existing organization** option, sign in to your Confluent account, and select the existing organization. |
-    | **Plan** | Optionally change plan. |
-    | **Billing term** | Prefilled based on the selected billing plan. |
-    | **Price + Payment options** | Prefilled based on the selected Confluent plan. |
-    | **Subtotal** | Prefilled based on the selected Confluent plan. |
-
-1. On **Tags**, provide the **name** and **value** pairs for tags you want to apply to resource. After you enter the tags, select **Review + Create**.
-
-    :::image type="content" source="media/create/setup-tags.png" alt-text="Add project tags.":::
-
-1. Review the settings you provided. When ready, select **Create**.
-
-1. It takes a few minutes to create the resource. You can view the deployment status in **Notifications**. After the deployment is finished, select the resource to view the **Overview** page.
-
-    :::image type="content" source="media/create/deployment-status.png" alt-text="Deployment status.":::
-
-   If you get an error, see [Troubleshooting Apache Kafka & Apache Flink on Confluent Cloud solutions](troubleshoot.md).
+[!INCLUDE [review-create](../includes/review-create.md)]
 
 ## Next steps
 
-- [Manage the Confluent organization](manage.md)
-
-- Get started with Apache Kafka & Apache Flink on Confluent Cloud - An Azure Native ISV Service on
-
-   > [!div class="nextstepaction"]
-   > [Azure portal](https://portal.azure.com/#view/HubsExtension/BrowseResource/resourceType/Microsoft.Confluent%2Forganizations)
-
-   > [!div class="nextstepaction"]
-   > [Azure Marketplace](https://azuremarketplace.microsoft.com/marketplace/apps/confluentinc.confluent-cloud-azure-prod?tab=Overview)
+- [Manage a Confluent Cloud resource](manage.md)

articles/partner-solutions/apache-kafka-confluent-cloud/manage.md

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 ---
 title: Manage a Confluent Cloud
-description: This article describes management of a Confluent Cloud on the Azure portal. How to set up single sign-on, delete a Confluent organization, and get support.
-# customerIntent: As a developer I want to learn how to manage Apache Kafka & Apache Flink on Confluent Cloud, so that I can enable single sign-on, delete a Confluent organization, and get support. 
-ms.topic: conceptual
-ms.custom: devx-track-azurecli
-ms.date: 1/31/2024
+description: Learn how to manage your Confluent Cloud settings.
+ms.topic: how-to
+ms.date: 02/27/2025
 
 ---
 
-# Manage the Confluent Cloud resource
+# Manage a Confluent Cloud resource
 
-This article describes how to manage your instance of Apache Kafka® & Apache Flink® on Confluent Cloud™ on Azure. It shows how to set up single sign-on (SSO) and delete a Confluent organization.
+This article describes how to manage the settings for Apache Kafka® & Apache Flink® on Confluent Cloud™.
 
-## Single sign-on
+## Resource overview 
 
-To implement SSO for your organization, your tenant administrator can import the gallery application. This step is optional. For information importing an application, see [Quickstart: Add an application to your Microsoft Entra tenant](../../active-directory/manage-apps/add-application-portal.md). When the tenant administrator imports the application, users don't need to explicitly consent to allow access for the Confluent Cloud portal.
+[!INCLUDE [manage](../includes/manage.md)]
 
-To enable SSO, follow these steps:
 
-1. Sign in to the [Azure portal](https://portal.azure.com).
-1. Navigate to the **Overview** for your instance of the Confluent Cloud resource.
-1. Select the link to **Manage on Confluent Cloud**.
+:::image type="content" source="media/manage/resource-overview.png" alt-text="A screenshot of a Confluent resource in the Azure portal with the overview displayed in the working pane.":::
 
-   :::image type="content" source="media/manage/sso-link.png" alt-text="Confluent portal single sign-on.":::
+The *Essentials* details include:
 
-1. If tenant administrator didn't import the gallery application for SSO consent, grant permissions and consent. This step is only needed the first time you access the link to **Manage on Confluent Cloud**.
+- Resource group
+- Location
+- Subscription
+- Subscription ID
+- Tags
+- Confluent SSO URL
+- Status
+- Plan
+- Billing term
 
-   :::image type="content" source="media/manage/permissions-requested.png" alt-text="Grant permissions.":::
+To manage your resource, select the links next to corresponding details.
 
-1. Choose a Microsoft Entra account for single sign-on to the Confluent Cloud portal.
-1. After consent is provided, you're redirected to the Confluent Cloud portal.
+Below the essentials, you can navigate to other details about your resource by selecting a tab.
 
-## Set up cluster
+- The **Get started** tab provides deep links to *Configure connectors*, *Manage user access*, and *Manage Confluent*. 
+    Select the **Launch** button to [create clusters](https://docs.confluent.io/cloud/current/clusters/create-cluster.html), [connect your apps, systems, and entire organizations](https://docs.confluent.io/cloud/current/connectors/index.html#). 
+- The **Tutorials** tab provides links to free courses and video tutorials.
 
-For information about setting up your cluster, see [Create a Cluster in Confluent Cloud - Confluent Documentation](https://docs.confluent.io/cloud/current/clusters/create-cluster.html).
+## Delete a Confluent resource
 
-## Delete Confluent organization
+[!INCLUDE [delete-resource](../includes/delete-resource.md)]
 
-When you no longer need your Confluent Cloud resource, delete the resource in Azure and Confluent Cloud.
-
-### [Portal](#tab/azure-portal)
-
-To delete the resources in Azure:
-
-1. Sign in to the [Azure portal](https://portal.azure.com).
-1. Select **All Resources** and **Filter by the name** of the Confluent Cloud resource or the **Resource Type** _Confluent organization_. Or in the Azure portal, search for the resource name.
-1. In the resource's **Overview** select **Delete**.
-1. To confirm the deletion, type the resource name and select **Delete**.
-
-    :::image type="content" source="media/delete-resources-prompt.png" alt-text="Prompt to confirm resource deletion.":::
-
-### [Azure CLI](#tab/azure-cli)
-
-Start by preparing your environment for the Azure CLI:
-
-[!INCLUDE [azure-cli-prepare-your-environment-no-header.md](~/reusable-content/azure-cli/azure-cli-prepare-your-environment-no-header.md)]
-
-After you sign in, use the [az confluent organization delete](/cli/azure/confluent#az-confluent-organization-delete) command to delete the organization resource by name:
-
-```azurecli
-az confluent organization delete --name "myOrganization" --resource-group "myResourceGroup"
-```
-
-Or, by resource ID:
-
-```azurecli
-az confluent organization delete --id "/subscriptions/{SubID}/resourceGroups/{myResourceGroup}/providers/Microsoft.Confluent/organizations/{myOrganization}"
-```
-
----
-
-To delete the resource on Confluent Cloud, see the documentation for [Confluent Cloud Environments - Confluent Documentation](https://docs.confluent.io/current/cloud/using/environments.html) and [Confluent Cloud Basics - Confluent Documentation](https://docs.confluent.io/current/cloud/using/cloud-basics.html).
-
-The cluster and all data in the cluster are permanently deleted. If your contract includes a data retention clause, Confluent keeps your data for the time period that is specified in the [Terms of Service - Confluent Documentation](https://www.confluent.io/confluent-cloud-tos).
-
-You're billed for prorated usage up to the time of cluster deletion. After your cluster is permanently deleted, Confluent sends you an email confirmation.
+> [!IMPORTANT]
+>
+> - To delete the resource on Confluent Cloud, see the documentation for [Confluent Cloud Environments](https://docs.confluent.io/current/cloud/using/environments.html) and [Confluent Cloud Basics](https://docs.confluent.io/current/cloud/using/cloud-basics.html).
+> - The cluster and all data in the cluster are permanently deleted. If your contract includes a data retention clause, Confluent keeps your data for the time period that is specified in the [Terms of Service](https://www.confluent.io/confluent-cloud-tos).
+> - You're billed for prorated usage up to the time of cluster deletion. After your cluster is permanently deleted, Confluent sends you an email confirmation.
 
 ## Next steps
 
-* For help with troubleshooting, see [Troubleshooting Apache Kafka & Apache Flink on Confluent Cloud solutions](troubleshoot.md).
-* If you need to contact support, see [Get support for Confluent Cloud resource](get-support.md).
-* To learn about managing user permissions, go to [How to manage user permissions in a Confluent organization](manage.md).
+[Troubleshoot Confluent Cloud](troubleshoot.md)