Merge pull request #279262 from fossygirl/eol-guidance

Update EOL guidance and endorsed distros docs

Author: prmerger-automator[bot]

articles/virtual-machines/linux/endorsed-distros.md

@@ -76,7 +76,6 @@ Microsoft provides commercially reasonable support for Community Gallery images.
 |**Kinvolk / Flatcar**|[Flatcar Container Linux](https://azuremarketplace.microsoft.com/marketplace/apps/kinvolk.flatcar-container-linux-free) <br/><br/> [Flatcar Container Linux (BYOL)](https://azuremarketplace.microsoft.com/marketplace/apps/kinvolk.flatcar-container-linux) <br/><br/> [Flatcar Container Linux ARM64](https://azuremarketplace.microsoft.com/marketplace/apps/kinvolk.flatcar-container-linux-corevm)|Microsoft CSS provides commercially reasonable support these images.|Kinvolk is the team behind Flatcar Container Linux, continuing the original CoreOS vision for a minimal, immutable, and auto-updating foundation for containerized applications. As a minimal distro, Flatcar contains just those packages required for deploying containers. Its immutable file system guarantees consistency and security, while its auto-update capabilities, enable you to be always up-to-date with the latest security fixes. Kinvolk was acquired by Microsoft in April 2021 and, post-acquisition, continues its mission to support the Flatcar Container Linux community. <br/><br/> https://www.flatcar-linux.org |
 |**Oracle Linux**|[Oracle Linux](https://azuremarketplace.microsoft.com/en-us/marketplace/apps/oracle.oracle-linux)|Microsoft CSS provides commercially reasonable support these images.|Oracle's strategy is to offer a broad portfolio of solutions for public and private clouds. The strategy gives customers choice and flexibility in how they deploy Oracle software in Oracle clouds and other clouds. Oracle's partnership with Microsoft enables customers to deploy Oracle software to Microsoft public and private clouds with the confidence of certification and support from Oracle. Oracle's commitment and investment in Oracle public and private cloud solutions is unchanged. <br/><br/> https://www.oracle.com/cloud/azure |
 |**Red Hat / Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)**|[Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://azuremarketplace.microsoft.com/marketplace/apps/redhat.rhel-20190605) <br/><br/> [Red Hat Enterprise Linux RAW](https://azuremarketplace.microsoft.com/marketplace/apps/redhat.rhel-raw) <br/><br/> [Red Hat Enterprise Linux ARM64](https://azuremarketplace.microsoft.com/marketplace/apps/redhat.rhel-arm64) <br/><br/> [Red Hat Enterprise Linux for SAP Apps](https://azuremarketplace.microsoft.com/marketplace/apps/redhat.rhel-sap-apps) <br/><br/> [Red Hat Enterprise Linux for SAP, HA, Updated Services](https://azuremarketplace.microsoft.com/marketplace/apps/redhat.rhel-sap-ha) <br/><br/> [Red Hat Enterprise Linux with HA add-on](https://azuremarketplace.microsoft.com/marketplace/apps/redhat.rhel-ha)|Microsoft CSS provides commercially reasonable support these images.|The world's leading provider of open-source solutions, Red Hat helps more than 90% of Fortune 500 companies solve business challenges, align their IT and business strategies, and prepare for the future of technology. Red Hat achieves this by providing secure solutions through an open business model and an affordable, predictable subscription model. <br/><br/> https://www.redhat.com/en/partners/microsoft |
-|**Rogue Wave / CentOS**|[CentOS Based Images/Offers](https://azuremarketplace.microsoft.com/marketplace/apps/openlogic.centos?tab=Overview)|Microsoft CSS provides commercially reasonable support these images.|CentOS is currently on End-of-Life path scheduled to be deprecated in mid 2024.|
 |**SUSE / SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES)**|[SUSE Enterprise Linux](https://azuremarketplace.microsoft.com/en-us/marketplace/apps/suse.sles-15-sp5?tab=Overview)|Microsoft CSS provides commercially reasonable support these images.|SUSE Linux Enterprise Server on Azure is a proven platform that provides superior reliability and security for cloud computing. SUSE's versatile Linux platform seamlessly integrates with Azure cloud services to deliver an easily manageable cloud environment. With more than 9,200 certified applications from more than 1,800 independent software vendors for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, SUSE ensures that workloads running supported in the data center can be confidently deployed on Azure. <br/><br/> https://www.suse.com/partners/alliance/microsoft |
 
 

articles/virtual-machines/workloads/centos/centos-end-of-life.md

@@ -7,14 +7,14 @@ ms.subservice: vm-linux-setup-configuration
 ms.custom: linux-related-content, linux-related-content
 ms.collection: linux
 ms.topic: article
-ms.date: 12/1/2023
+ms.date: 06/25/2024
 ms.author: carols
 ---
 # CentOS End-Of-Life guidance
 
-In September 2019, Red Hat announced its intent to sunset CentOS and replace it with CentOS Stream. For more information, see  [Transforming the development experience within CentOS](https://www.redhat.com/en/blog/transforming-development-experience-within-centos)
+As of June 30, 2024, Red Hat has sunsetted CentOS and replaced it with CentOS Stream. For more information, see  [Transforming the development experience within CentOS](https://www.redhat.com/en/topics/linux/centos-linux-eol)
 
-CentOS 7 and 8 are the final releases of CentOS Linux. The end-of-life dates for CentOS 7 and 8 are:
+CentOS 7 and 8 are the final releases of CentOS Linux. The end-of-life dates for CentOS 7 and 8 were:
 
 - CentOS 8 - December 31, 2021
 - CentOS 7 - June 30, 2024
@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ There are several options for CentOS customers to move to a supported OS. The de
 
 If you need to keep CentOS compatibility, migration to Red Hat Enterprise Linux, a commercial distribution, is a low-risk option. There are also several choices such as Oracle Linux, Alma Linux, Rocky Linux, etc.
 
-If your workload runs on many distributions, you may want to consider moving to another distribution, either community based or commercial.
+If your workload runs on many distributions, you may want to consider moving to another distribution, either community-based or commercial.
 
 While you evaluate your end state, consider whether performing an in-place conversion (many distributions give tools for this purpose) is preferable vs. taking this opportunity to start with a clean slate and a new VM / OS / image. Microsoft recommends starting with a fresh VM / OS.
 
@@ -102,7 +102,7 @@ These are the official / endorsed CentOS images in Azure, and don't have softwar
 
 There's a multitude of CentOS based offers from various publishers available in the Azure Marketplace. They range from simple OS only offers to various bundled offers with more software, desktop versions and configurations for specific cases (for example CIS hardened images).
 
-Some of these offers do have a price tag associated, and can include services such as end customer support etc.
+Some of these offers do have a price associated, and can include services such as end customer support etc.
 
 If you convert a system with a price associated, you'll continue to pay the original price after conversion. Even if you have a separate subscription or license for the converted system, you may be double paying.
 
@@ -114,6 +114,6 @@ If you're moving to another distribution, you need to redeploy your Virtual Mach
 
 ### Modernize
 
-The end-of-life moment for CentOS may also be an opportunity for you to consider modernizing your workload, move to a PaaS, SaaS or containerized solution.
+This end-of-life moment may also be an opportunity for you to consider modernizing your workload, move to a PaaS, SaaS or containerized solution.
 
 [What is Application Modernization? | Microsoft Azure](https://azure.microsoft.com/resources/cloud-computing-dictionary/what-is-application-modernization/)