ADLS post-release updates - Removal of Gen2

Author: AbhishekMallick01

articles/backup/azure-data-lake-storage-backup-overview.md

@@ -1,22 +1,22 @@
 ---
-title: About Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 Vaulted Backup (preview)
-description: Learn how the Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 vaulted backup works
+title: About Azure Data Lake Storage Vaulted Backup (preview)
+description: Learn how the Azure Data Lake Storage vaulted backup works
 ms.topic: overview
 ms.date: 04/16/2025
 author: jyothisuri
 ms.author: jsuri
 ms.custom: engagement-fy24
 --- 
 
-# About Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 vaulted backup (preview)
+# About Azure Data Lake Storage vaulted backup (preview)
 
-[Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS)](/azure/storage/blobs/data-lake-storage-introduction) Gen2 vaulted backup (preview) is a streamlined, cloud-native solution to back up and restore general-purpose v2 storage accounts with a [hierarchical namespace](/azure/storage/blobs/data-lake-storage-namespace). It allows selective backup and restoration of containers, and store backups in a dedicated vault for granular control.
+[Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS)](/azure/storage/blobs/data-lake-storage-introduction) vaulted backup (preview) is a streamlined, cloud-native solution to back up and restore general-purpose v2 storage accounts with a [hierarchical namespace](/azure/storage/blobs/data-lake-storage-namespace). It allows selective backup and restoration of containers, and store backups in a dedicated vault for granular control.
 
 >[!Note]
 >- This feature is currently in limited preview and is available in specific regions only. See the [supported regions](azure-data-lake-storage-backup-support-matrix.md#supported-regions).
 >- To enroll in this preview feature, fill [this form](https://forms.office.com/r/sixidTkYb4)  and write to [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]).
 
-## Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 backup workflow
+## Azure Data Lake Storage backup workflow
 
 Vaulted backup uses platform capabilities such as snapshots and object replication to copy data to the Backup vault. Object replication asynchronously copies block blobs from a source storage account to a destination backup storage account, including the blob's contents, versions, metadata, and properties.  
 
@@ -26,11 +26,11 @@ When you configure protection, Azure Backup sets up a destination storage accoun
 
 :::image type="content" source="./media/azure-data-lake-storage-backup-overview/recovery-point-creation-architecture.png" alt-text="Diagram shows the recovery point creation process in the backup flow."::: 
 
-Learn about the [supported scenarios and limitations for Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 backup](azure-data-lake-storage-backup-support-matrix.md).
+Learn about the [supported scenarios and limitations for Azure Data Lake Storage backup](azure-data-lake-storage-backup-support-matrix.md).
 
-## ADLS Gen2 backup configuration and retention (preview)
+## ADLS backup configuration and retention (preview)
 
-The ADLS Gen2 backup requires a Backup vault that provides a centralized view of configured backups. Vaulted backup is set at the storage account level, with the option to exclude containers. 
+The ADLS backup requires a Backup vault that provides a centralized view of configured backups. Vaulted backup is set at the storage account level, with the option to exclude containers. 
 >[!Note]
 >If an account has over 100 containers, reduce the count to **<= 100**. Learn [about the supported container count for backup](azure-data-lake-storage-backup-support-matrix.md#protection-limits).
 
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ Azure Backup automatically runs scheduled jobs, replicating block blobs from the
 
 ### Backup management 
 
-After the ADLS Gen2 backup configuration is complete, a backup instance is created in the Backup vault. Use it to initiate restores, monitor activity, stop protection, and perform other backup operations.
+After the ADLS backup configuration is complete, a backup instance is created in the Backup vault. Use it to initiate restores, monitor activity, stop protection, and perform other backup operations.
 
 The Backup vault's managed identity needs specific permissions on storage accounts for backup and restore operations. These permissions are bundled into the **Storage Account Backup Contributor** role for ease of management.
 
@@ -64,5 +64,5 @@ Azure Backup allows restoring data from any recovery point within the retention
 
 ## Next steps
 
-- [Configure vaulted backup for Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 using Azure portal (preview)](azure-data-lake-storage-configure-backup.md).
-- [Restore Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 using Azure portal (preview)](azure-data-lake-storage-restore.md).
+- [Configure vaulted backup for Azure Data Lake Storage using Azure portal (preview)](azure-data-lake-storage-configure-backup.md).
+- [Restore Azure Data Lake Storage using Azure portal (preview)](azure-data-lake-storage-restore.md).

articles/backup/azure-data-lake-storage-backup-support-matrix.md

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 ---
-title: Support matrix for Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 Vaulted Backup (preview)
-description: Learn about the  regional availability, supported scenarios, and limitations for vaulted backups of Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 (preview).
+title: Support matrix for Azure Data Lake Storage Vaulted Backup (preview)
+description: Learn about the  regional availability, supported scenarios, and limitations for vaulted backups of Azure Data Lake Storage (preview).
 ms.topic: reference
 ms.date: 04/16/2025
 ms.custom: references_regions, engagement-fy24
@@ -9,13 +9,13 @@ author: jyothisuri
 ms.author: jsuri
 ---
 
-# Support matrix for Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 vaulted backup (preview)
+# Support matrix for Azure Data Lake Storage vaulted backup (preview)
 
-This article summarizes the regional availability, supported scenarios, and limitations for vaulted backups of Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 (preview).
+This article summarizes the regional availability, supported scenarios, and limitations for vaulted backups of Azure Data Lake Storage (preview).
 
 ## Supported regions
 
-Vaulted backups of Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 are available in the following regions: France South, India West.
+Vaulted backups of Azure Data Lake Storage are available in the following regions: France South, India West.
 
 ## Supported storage accounts
 
@@ -36,9 +36,9 @@ The following table lists the protection limits:
 | Maximum number of containers in a storage account that can be protected | 100 |
 | Vault redundancy              | LRS/ZRS/GRS |
 
-### Supported and unsupported scenarios for Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 protection (preview)
+### Supported and unsupported scenarios for Azure Data Lake Storage protection (preview)
 
-Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 protection (preview) has the following supported and unsupported scenarios:
+Azure Data Lake Storage protection (preview) has the following supported and unsupported scenarios:
 
 - Any new containers that get created after backup configuration for the storage account aren't backed up automatically. To enable the backup operation for the new containers, modify the protection of the storage account. 
 - The storage accounts to be backed up must contain a *minimum of one container*. If the storage account doesn't contain any containers or if no containers are selected, an error might appear when you configure backup.
@@ -88,5 +88,5 @@ The following table lists the restore method limits:
 
 ## Next steps
 
-- [Configure vaulted backup for Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 using Azure portal (preview)](azure-data-lake-storage-configure-backup.md).
-- [Restore Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 using Azure portal (preview)](azure-data-lake-storage-restore.md).
+- [Configure vaulted backup for Azure Data Lake Storage using Azure portal (preview)](azure-data-lake-storage-configure-backup.md).
+- [Restore Azure Data Lake Storage using Azure portal (preview)](azure-data-lake-storage-restore.md).

articles/backup/azure-data-lake-storage-configure-backup.md

@@ -1,15 +1,15 @@
 ---
-title: Configure Vaulted Backup for Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 using Azure Portal (preview)
-description: Learn how to configure vaulted backup for Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 (preview) using Azure portal.
+title: Configure Vaulted Backup for Azure Data Lake Storage using Azure Portal (preview)
+description: Learn how to configure vaulted backup for Azure Data Lake Storage (preview) using Azure portal.
 ms.topic: how-to
 ms.date: 04/16/2025
 author: jyothisuri
 ms.author: jsuri
 ---
 
-# Configure vaulted backup for Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 using Azure portal (preview)
+# Configure vaulted backup for Azure Data Lake Storage using Azure portal (preview)
 
-This article describes how to configure vaulted backup for Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 (preview) using Azure portal.
+This article describes how to configure vaulted backup for Azure Data Lake Storage (preview) using Azure portal.
 
 ## Prerequisites
 
@@ -25,16 +25,16 @@ For more information about the supported scenarios, limitations, and availabilit
 
 ## Create a Backup vault
 
-To back up Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2, ensure you have a Backup Vault in the same region. You can use an existing vault, or [create a new one](create-manage-backup-vault.md#create-backup-vault).
+To back up Azure Data Lake Storage, ensure you have a Backup Vault in the same region. You can use an existing vault, or [create a new one](create-manage-backup-vault.md#create-backup-vault).
 
-## Create a backup policy for Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 (preview)
+## Create a backup policy for Azure Data Lake Storage (preview)
 
 A backup policy defines the schedule and frequency for backing up Azure Data Lake Storage. You can either create a backup policy from the Backup vault, or create it on the go during the backup configuration.
 
 To create a backup policy for Azure Data Lake Storage from the Backup vault, follow these steps:
 
 1. In the [Azure portal](https://portal.azure.com/), go to the **Backup vault** > **Backup policies**, and then select **+ Add**.
-1. On the **Create Backup Policy** pane, on the **Basics** tab, provide a name for the new policy on **Policy name**, and then select **Datasource type** as **Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 (Preview)**.
+1. On the **Create Backup Policy** pane, on the **Basics** tab, provide a name for the new policy on **Policy name**, and then select **Datasource type** as **Azure Data Lake Storage (Preview)**.
 
    :::image type="content" source="./media/azure-data-lake-storage-configure-backup/create-policy.png" alt-text="Screenshot shows how to start creating a backup policy." lightbox="./media/azure-data-lake-storage-configure-backup/create-policy.png":::
 
@@ -71,16 +71,16 @@ To assign the required role for storage accounts that you want to protect, follo
 >[!Note]
 > The role assignment might take up to **30 minutes** to take effect.
 
-## Configure backup for the Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 (preview)
+## Configure backup for the Azure Data Lake Storage (preview)
 
-You can configure backup on multiple Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2.
+You can configure backup on multiple Azure Data Lake Storage.
 
 To configure backup, follow these steps:
 
 1. In the [Azure portal](https://portal.azure.com/), go to the **Backup vault**, and then select **+ Backup**. 
-1. On the **Configure Backup** pane, on the **Basics** tab, review the **Datasource type** is selected as **Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 (preview)**.
+1. On the **Configure Backup** pane, on the **Basics** tab, review the **Datasource type** is selected as **Azure Data Lake Storage (preview)**.
 1. On the **Backup policy** tab, under **Backup policy**, select the policy you want to use for data retention, and then select **Next**.
-   If you want to create a new backup policy, select **Create new**. learn how to [create a backup policy](#create-a-backup-policy-for-azure-data-lake-storage-gen2-preview).
+   If you want to create a new backup policy, select **Create new**. learn how to [create a backup policy](#create-a-backup-policy-for-azure-data-lake-storage-preview).
 
 1. On the **Datasources** tab, Select**Add**. 
 
@@ -90,7 +90,7 @@ To configure backup, follow these steps:
 
    :::image type="content" source="./media/azure-data-lake-storage-configure-backup/specify-backup-instance-name.png" alt-text="Screenshot shows how to provide the backup instance name." lightbox="./media/azure-data-lake-storage-configure-backup/specify-backup-instance-name.png":::
 
-1. On the **Select hierarchical namespace enabled storage account** pane, select the storage accounts with Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 across subscriptions from the list that are in the region same as the vault.
+1. On the **Select hierarchical namespace enabled storage account** pane, select the storage accounts with Azure Data Lake Storage across subscriptions from the list that are in the region same as the vault.
 
    :::image type="content" source="./media/azure-data-lake-storage-configure-backup/select-storage-account.png" alt-text="Screenshot shows the selection of storage accounts." lightbox="./media/azure-data-lake-storage-configure-backup/select-storage-account.png":::
 
@@ -115,7 +115,7 @@ You can track the progress of the backup configuration under **Backup instances*
 
 ## Next steps
 
-[Restore Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 using Azure portal (preview)](azure-data-lake-storage-restore.md).
+[Restore Azure Data Lake Storage using Azure portal (preview)](azure-data-lake-storage-restore.md).
 
 
 

articles/backup/azure-data-lake-storage-restore.md

@@ -1,19 +1,19 @@
 ---
-title: Restore Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 using Azure Portal (preview)
-description: Learn how to restore Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 vaulted  backups (preview) using Azure portal.
+title: Restore Azure Data Lake Storage using Azure Portal (preview)
+description: Learn how to restore Azure Data Lake Storage vaulted  backups (preview) using Azure portal.
 ms.topic: how-to
 ms.date: 04/16/2025
 author: jyothisuri
 ms.author: jsuri
 ---
 
-# Restore Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 using Azure portal (preview)
+# Restore Azure Data Lake Storage using Azure portal (preview)
 
-This article describes how to restore Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 vaulted  backups (preview) using Azure portal.
+This article describes how to restore Azure Data Lake Storage vaulted  backups (preview) using Azure portal.
 
 ## Prerequisites
 
-Before you restore Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2, ensure the following prerequisites are met:
+Before you restore Azure Data Lake Storage, ensure the following prerequisites are met:
 
 - The Backup vault must have the **Storage account backup contributor** role assigned to the target storage account to which the backup data needs to be restored.
 - Cool and cold tier blobs are restored in hot tier.
@@ -23,11 +23,11 @@ Before you restore Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2, ensure the following prerequisi
 >[!Note]
 >Vaulted backups only support restoring data to another storage account, which is different from the one that was backed up.
 
-Learn more about the [supported scenarios, limitations, and region availability for Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 backup/restore (preview)](azure-data-lake-storage-backup-support-matrix.md).
+Learn more about the [supported scenarios, limitations, and region availability for Azure Data Lake Storage backup/restore (preview)](azure-data-lake-storage-backup-support-matrix.md).
 
 ## Restore the storage data from vaulted backups
 
-To  restore Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 from vaulted  backups, follow these steps:
+To  restore Azure Data Lake Storage from vaulted  backups, follow these steps:
 
 1. In the [Azure portal](https://portal.azure.com/), go to the **Backup vault**, and then select **Backup Instances**.
 1. On the **Backup Instances** pane, select the storage account with Data Lake Storage, and then select **Restore**. 

articles/backup/whats-new.md

@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ You can learn more about the new releases by bookmarking this page or by [subscr
 
 ## Updates summary
 - April 2025
-  - [Vaulted backup support for  Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 (preview)](#vaulted-backup-support-for-azure-data-lake-storage-gen2-preview)
+  - [Vaulted backup support for  Azure Data Lake Storage (preview)](#vaulted-backup-support-for-azure-data-lake-storage-preview)
 - March 2025
   - [Vaulted backup support for Azure Files is now generally available](#vaulted-backup-support-for-azure-files-is-now-generally-available)
 
@@ -106,15 +106,15 @@ You can learn more about the new releases by bookmarking this page or by [subscr
 - February 2021
   - [Backup for Azure Blobs (in preview)](#backup-for-azure-blobs-in-preview)
 
-## Vaulted backup support for Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 (preview)
+## Vaulted backup support for Azure Data Lake Storage (preview)
 
-Azure Backup now supports vaulted backups for block blob data in Azure Data Lake Storage (Gen2 storage account with [hierarchical namespace](/azure/storage/blobs/data-lake-storage-namespace)), enhancing data protection against ransomware and accidental loss. You can schedule backups, set retention policies, and store recovery points securely in the Backup vault for up to **10 years**. If there is data loss in the source storage account, you can  restore to an alternate account. Security features such as [Immutable vault](backup-azure-immutable-vault-concept.md?tabs=backup-vault) and [Soft delete](backup-azure-security-feature-cloud.md) protect your backup data.
+Azure Backup now supports vaulted backups for block blob data in Azure Data Lake Storage ([hierarchical namespace](/azure/storage/blobs/data-lake-storage-namespace) enabled storage account), enhancing data protection against ransomware and accidental loss. You can schedule backups, set retention policies, and store recovery points securely in the Backup vault for up to **10 years**. If there is data loss in the source storage account, you can  restore to an alternate account. Security features such as [Immutable vault](backup-azure-immutable-vault-concept.md?tabs=backup-vault) and [Soft delete](backup-azure-security-feature-cloud.md) protect your backup data.
 
 >[!Note]
 >- This feature is currently in limited preview and is available in specific regions only. See the [supported regions](azure-data-lake-storage-backup-support-matrix.md#supported-regions).
 >- To enroll in this preview feature, fill [this signup form](https://forms.office.com/r/sixidTkYb4)  and write to [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]).
 
-For more information, see [Overview of Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 backup (preview)](azure-data-lake-storage-backup-overview.md).
+For more information, see [Overview of Azure Data Lake Storage backup (preview)](azure-data-lake-storage-backup-overview.md).
 
 ## Vaulted backup support for Azure Files is now generally available