Merge pull request #213105 from cynthn/srijan-updates

liljack17 · web-flow · commit 7591a780f04e · 2022-09-30T10:52:02.000-07:00
Srijan updates - #99251
diff --git a/articles/lab-services/how-to-bring-custom-linux-image-vhd.md b/articles/lab-services/how-to-bring-custom-linux-image-vhd.md
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ ms.topic: how-to
 
 The steps in this article show how to import a Linux custom image that starts from your physical lab environment. With this approach, you create a VHD from your physical environment and import the VHD into a compute gallery so that it can be used within Azure Lab Services. Before you use this approach for creating a custom image, read [Recommended approaches for creating custom images](approaches-for-custom-image-creation.md) to decide which approach is best for your scenario.
 
-Azure endorses a variety of [distributions and versions](../virtual-machines/linux/endorsed-distros.md#supported-distributions-and-versions). The steps to bring a custom Linux image from a VHD varies for each distribution. Every distribution is different because each one has unique prerequisites that must be set up to run on Azure.
+Azure endorses a variety of [distributions and versions](../virtual-machines/linux/create-upload-generic.md). The steps to bring a custom Linux image from a VHD varies for each distribution. Every distribution is different because each one has unique prerequisites that must be set up to run on Azure.
 
 In this article, we'll show the steps to bring a custom Ubuntu 16.04\18.04\20.04 image from a VHD. For information on using a VHD to create custom images for other distributions, see [Generic steps for Linux distributions](../virtual-machines/linux/create-upload-generic.md).
 
@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ The following steps show how to create an Ubuntu 18.04\20.04 image from a Hyper-
 
 1. Connect to the Hyper-V VM and prepare it for Azure by following the steps in [Manual steps to create and upload an Ubuntu VHD](../virtual-machines/linux/create-upload-ubuntu.md#manual-steps).
 
-    The steps to prepare a Linux image for Azure vary based on the distribution. For more information and specific steps for each distribution, see [distributions and versions](../virtual-machines/linux/endorsed-distros.md#supported-distributions-and-versions).
+    The steps to prepare a Linux image for Azure vary based on the distribution. For more information and specific steps for each distribution, see [distributions and versions](../virtual-machines/linux/create-upload-generic.md).
 
     When you follow the preceding steps, there are a few important points to highlight:
     - The steps create a [generalized](../virtual-machines/shared-image-galleries.md#generalized-and-specialized-images) image when you run the **deprovision+user** command. But it doesn't guarantee that the image is cleared of all sensitive information or that it's suitable for redistribution.
diff --git a/articles/virtual-machines/linux/endorsed-distros.md b/articles/virtual-machines/linux/endorsed-distros.md
@@ -2,12 +2,12 @@
 title: Linux distributions endorsed on Azure
 description: Learn about Linux on Azure-endorsed distributions, including information about Ubuntu, CentOS, Oracle, Flatcar, Debian, Red Hat, and SUSE.
 services: virtual-machines
-author: danielsollondon
+author: srijang
 ms.service: virtual-machines
 ms.collection: linux
 ms.topic: conceptual
-ms.date: 07/24/2022
-ms.author: guybo
+ms.date: 09/29/2022
+ms.author: srijangupta
 ms.reviewer: cynthn
 ms.custom: engagement-fy23
 ---
@@ -16,53 +16,18 @@ ms.custom: engagement-fy23
 
 **Applies to:** :heavy_check_mark: Linux VMs :heavy_check_mark: Flexible scale sets :heavy_check_mark: Uniform scale sets 
 
-Partners provide Linux images in Azure Marketplace. Microsoft works with various Linux communities to add even more flavors to the Endorsed Distribution list. For distributions that are not available from the Marketplace, you can always bring your own Linux by following the guidelines at [Create and upload a virtual hard disk that contains the Linux operating system](./create-upload-generic.md).
+Partners provide Linux images in Azure Marketplace. For distributions that are not available from the Marketplace, you can always bring your own Linux by following the guidelines at [Create and upload a virtual hard disk that contains the Linux operating system](./create-upload-generic.md).
 
-## Supported distributions and versions
 
-The following table lists the Linux distributions and versions that are supported on Azure. For more information, see [Support for Linux images in Microsoft Azure](https://support.microsoft.com/help/2941892/support-for-linux-and-open-source-technology-in-azure).
+For more information, see [Support for Linux images in Microsoft Azure](https://support.microsoft.com/help/2941892/support-for-linux-and-open-source-technology-in-azure).
 
 The Linux Integration Services (LIS) drivers for Hyper-V and Azure are kernel modules that Microsoft contributes directly to the upstream Linux kernel. Some LIS drivers are built into the distribution's kernel by default. Older distributions that are based on Red Hat Enterprise (RHEL)/CentOS are available as a separate download at [Linux Integration Services Version 4.2 for Hyper-V and Azure](https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=55106). For more information, see [Linux kernel requirements](create-upload-generic.md#linux-kernel-requirements).
 
 The Azure Linux Agent is already pre-installed on Azure Marketplace images and is typically available from the distribution's package repository. Source code can be found on [GitHub](https://github.com/azure/walinuxagent).
 
-| Distribution | Version | Drivers | Agent |
-| --- | --- | --- | --- |
-| CentOS by Rogue Wave Software (formerly known as OpenLogic) |CentOS 6.x, 7.x, 8.x |CentOS 6.3: [LIS download](https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=55106)<p>CentOS 6.4+: In kernel |Package: In [repo](http://olcentgbl.trafficmanager.net/openlogic/6/openlogic/x86_64/RPMS/) under "WALinuxAgent" <br/>Source code: [GitHub](https://github.com/Azure/WALinuxAgent) |
-| [CoreOS](https://coreos.com/docs/running-coreos/cloud-providers/azure/)<p> CoreOS is now [end of life](https://coreos.com/os/eol/) as of May 26, 2020. |No Longer Available | | |
-| Debian by credativ | 9.x (LTS), 10.x, 11.x |In kernel |Package: In repo under "waagent" <br/>Source code: [GitHub](https://github.com/Azure/WALinuxAgent) |
-|Flatcar Container Linux by Kinvolk| Pro, Stable, Beta| In kernel | wa-linux-agent is installed already in /usr/share/oem/bin/waagent |
-| Oracle Linux by Oracle |6.x, 7.x, 8.x |In kernel |Package: In repo under "WALinuxAgent" <br/>Source code: [GitHub](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkID=250998) |
-| [Red Hat Enterprise Linux by Red Hat](../workloads/redhat/overview.md) |7.x, 8.x |In kernel |Package: In repo under "WALinuxAgent" <br/>Source code: [GitHub](https://github.com/Azure/WALinuxAgent) |
-| SUSE Linux Enterprise by SUSE |SLES/SLES for SAP 11.x, 12.x, 15.x <br/> [SUSE Public Cloud Image Lifecycle](https://www.suse.com/c/suse-public-cloud-image-life-cycle/) |In kernel |Package:<p> for 11 in [Cloud:Tools](https://build.opensuse.org/project/show/Cloud:Tools) repo<br>for 12 included in "Public Cloud" Module under "python-azure-agent"<br/>Source code: [GitHub](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkID=250998) |
-| openSUSE by SUSE |openSUSE Leap 15.x |In kernel |Package: In [Cloud:Tools](https://build.opensuse.org/project/show/Cloud:Tools) repo under "python-azure-agent" <br/>Source code: [GitHub](https://github.com/Azure/WALinuxAgent) |
-| Ubuntu by Canonical |Ubuntu Server and Pro. 18.x, 20.x 22.x<p>Information about extended support for Ubuntu 14.04 pro and 16.04 pro can be found here: [Ubuntu Extended Security Maintenance](https://www.ubuntu.com/esm). |In kernel |Package: In repo under "walinuxagent" <br/>Source code: [GitHub](https://github.com/Azure/WALinuxAgent) |
-
-## Image update cadence
-
-Azure requires that the publishers of the endorsed Linux distributions regularly update their images in Azure Marketplace with the latest patches and security fixes, at a quarterly or faster cadence. Updated images in the Marketplace are available automatically to customers as new versions of an image SKU. More information about how to find Linux images: [Find Linux VM images in Azure Marketplace](./cli-ps-findimage.md).
-
-## Azure-tuned kernels
-
-Azure works closely with various endorsed Linux distributions to optimize the images that they published to Azure Marketplace. One aspect of this collaboration is the development of "tuned" Linux kernels that are optimized for the Azure platform and delivered as fully supported components of the Linux distribution. The Azure-Tuned kernels incorporate new features and performance improvements, and at a faster (typically quarterly) cadence compared to the default or generic kernels that are available from the distribution.
-
-In most cases, you will find these kernels pre-installed on the default images in Azure Marketplace so customers will immediately get the benefit of these optimized kernels. More information about these Azure-Tuned kernels can be found in the following links:
-
-- [CentOS Azure-Tuned Kernel - Available via the CentOS Virtualization SIG](https://wiki.centos.org/SpecialInterestGroup/Virtualization)
-- [Debian Cloud Kernel - Available with the Debian 10 and Debian 9 "backports" image on Azure](https://wiki.debian.org/Cloud/MicrosoftAzure)
-- [SLES Azure-Tuned Kernel](https://www.suse.com/c/a-different-builtin-kernel-for-azure-on-demand-images/)
-- [Ubuntu Azure-Tuned Kernel](https://blog.ubuntu.com/2017/09/21/microsoft-and-canonical-increase-velocity-with-azure-tailored-kernel)
-- [Flatcar Container Linux Pro](https://azuremarketplace.microsoft.com/marketplace/apps/kinvolk.flatcar_pro)
 
 ## Partners
 
-### CoreOS
-
-CoreOS is scheduled to be [end of life](https://coreos.com/os/eol/) by May 26, 2020.
-Microsoft has two (2) channels of migration for CoreOS users.
-
-- Flatcar by Kinvolk (see the "Flatcar Container Linux by Kinvolk" entry.)
-- [Fedora Core OS](https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/fedora-coreos/provisioning-azure/) (customers must upload their own image. Here is the [migration documentation](https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/fedora-coreos/migrate-cl/)).
 
 ### credativ
 
@@ -100,3 +65,21 @@ SUSE Linux Enterprise Server on Azure is a proven platform that provides superio
 Canonical engineering and open community governance drive Ubuntu's success in client, server, and cloud computing, which includes personal cloud services for consumers. Canonical's vision of a unified, free platform in Ubuntu, from phone to cloud, provides a family of coherent interfaces for the phone, tablet, TV, and desktop. This vision makes Ubuntu the first choice for diverse institutions from public cloud providers to the makers of consumer electronics and a favorite among individual technologists.
 
 With developers and engineering centers around the world, Canonical is uniquely positioned to partner with hardware makers, content providers, and software developers to bring Ubuntu solutions to market for PCs, servers, and handheld devices.
+
+
+## Image update cadence
+
+Azure requires that the publishers of the endorsed Linux distributions regularly update their images in Azure Marketplace with the latest patches and security fixes, at a quarterly or faster cadence. Updated images in the Marketplace are available automatically to customers as new versions of an image SKU. More information about how to find Linux images: [Find Linux VM images in Azure Marketplace](./cli-ps-findimage.md).
+
+## Azure-tuned kernels
+
+Azure works closely with various endorsed Linux distributions to optimize the images that they published to Azure Marketplace. One aspect of this collaboration is the development of "tuned" Linux kernels that are optimized for the Azure platform and delivered as fully supported components of the Linux distribution. The Azure-Tuned kernels incorporate new features and performance improvements, and at a faster (typically quarterly) cadence compared to the default or generic kernels that are available from the distribution.
+
+In most cases, you will find these kernels pre-installed on the default images in Azure Marketplace so customers will immediately get the benefit of these optimized kernels. More information about these Azure-Tuned kernels can be found in the following links:
+
+- [CentOS Azure-Tuned Kernel - Available via the CentOS Virtualization SIG](https://wiki.centos.org/SpecialInterestGroup/Virtualization)
+- [Debian Cloud Kernel - Available with the Debian 10 and Debian 9 "backports" image on Azure](https://wiki.debian.org/Cloud/MicrosoftAzure)
+- [SLES Azure-Tuned Kernel](https://www.suse.com/c/a-different-builtin-kernel-for-azure-on-demand-images/)
+- [Ubuntu Azure-Tuned Kernel](https://blog.ubuntu.com/2017/09/21/microsoft-and-canonical-increase-velocity-with-azure-tailored-kernel)
+- [Flatcar Container Linux Pro](https://azuremarketplace.microsoft.com/marketplace/apps/kinvolk.flatcar_pro)
+
