Learn Editor: Update request-host-quota-azure-vmware-solution.md

Author: AprilAdams24

articles/azure-vmware/request-host-quota-azure-vmware-solution.md

@@ -9,14 +9,14 @@ ms.date: 12/19/2023
 
 # Request Host Quota for Azure VMware Solution
 
-In this article, learn how to request host quota/capacity for [Azure VMware Solution](introduction.md). You will learn how to submit a support ticket to have your hosts allocated whether it's for a new deployment or an existing one. 
+In this article, learn how to request host quota/capacity for [Azure VMware Solution](introduction.md). You learn how to submit a support ticket to have your hosts allocated whether it's for a new deployment or an existing one. 
 
 If you have an existing Azure VMware Solution private cloud and want more hosts allocated, follow the same process.
 
 > [!IMPORTANT]
-> It can take up to five business days to allocate the hosts, depending on the number requested. Therefore, request what you need for provisioning to avoid the delays associated with making additional quota increase requests.
+> It can take up to five business days to allocate the hosts, depending on the number requested. Therefore, request what you need for provisioning to avoid the delays associated with making another quota increase requests.
 > 
-> **NEW** Effective, Jan. 29, 2025, the process for requesting host quota has changed, except for our Azure Government regions.  Instructions for each scenario are listed below.
+> **NEW** The process for requesting host quota has changed, except for our Azure Government regions.  Instructions for each scenario are provided.
 
 ## Eligibility criteria
 
@@ -32,26 +32,31 @@ You need an Azure account in an Azure subscription that adheres to one of the fo
    - **Issue type:** Service and subscription limits (quotas)
    - **Subscription:** Select your subscription
    - **Quota Type:** Azure VMware Solution
-1. Click on **Next** to Additional Details:
-   - **Request Details:** Click on Enter details, which opens a side pane. Provide details based on your needs.
-   - **Region:** Update with your AVS Preferred Region.
+1. Click on **Next** to "Additional Details":
+
+   - **Request Details:** Click on Enter details, which open a side pane. Provide details based on your needs.
+      
+   - **Region:** Update with your Azure Preferred Region.
+      
    - **SKU:** Update with your preferred SKU
-   - **Number of nodes:** Update the total number of hosts for that sku to reflect the new absolute value.  For instance, if you currently have 3 hosts and require 3 more, the updated total should be 6.
+   - **Number of nodes:** Update the total number of hosts for that sku to reflect the new absolute value.  For instance, if you currently have three hosts and require 3 more, the updated total should be 6.
+      
    - **File Upload:** Leave blank
    - **Allow collection of advanced diagnostic information?** Yes (recommended)
    - **Support plan:** Auto populated based on your plan
    > [!NOTE]
-   > - Azure VMware Solution requires a minimum of three hosts and recommends redundancy of N+1 hosts.
-   > - Any unused quota expires after 30 days. A new request will need to be submitted for any additional quota.
-   > - **NEW** If requesting quota to leverage Portable [VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)](/azure/azure-vmware/vmware-cloud-foundations-license-portability) pricing, add the following statement as is, by replacing (N) with the Number of VCF cores you have purchased from Broadcom for license portability to Azure VMware Solution. **"I acknowledge that I have procured portable VCF license from Broadcom for (N) cores to use with Azure VMware Solution."**  
-   > - **VCF Disclaimer** Quota allocation will be processed upon request.  If you have not submitted the VCF license through [email protected] and provisioned the hosts, you will be subject to AVS PayGo pricing.
-   > - **NEW** If you have an Availability Zone requirement for integrating with other Azure services; for example, Azure NetApp Files, create a technical **[New support request](https://portal.azure.com/#create/Microsoft.Support)** once the quota has been allocated and prior to provisioning.
+- Azure VMware Solution requires a minimum of three hosts and recommends redundancy of N+1 hosts.
+   > - Any unused quota expires after 30 days. A new request needs to be submitted for more quota.
+   > - **NEW** If requesting quota to use Portable [VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)](/azure/azure-vmware/vmware-cloud-foundations-license-portability) pricing, add the following statement as is, by replacing (N) with the Number of VCF cores you have purchased from Broadcom for license portability to Azure VMware Solution. **"I acknowledge that I have procured portable VCF license from Broadcom for (N) cores to use with Azure VMware Solution."**  
+   > - **VCF Disclaimer** Quota allocation is processed upon request.  If you haven't submitted the VCF license through [email protected] and provisioned the hosts, you are subject to Azure VMware Solution pay-as-you-go (PayGo) pricing.
+   > - **NEW** If you have an Availability Zone requirement for integrating with other Azure services; for example, Azure NetApp Files, create a technical **[New support request](https://portal.azure.com/#create/Microsoft.Support)** once the quota is allocated and prior to provisioning.
    >  - Summary: Need a specific availability zone
    >  - Problem type:  AVS Quota request
    
 
 
 
+   
 1. Select **Save and Continue** to submit the request.
 
 
@@ -90,27 +95,36 @@ Access the Azure portal using the **Admin On Behalf Of (AOBO)** procedure from P
    - **Subscription:** Select your subscription
    - **Quota Type:** Azure VMware Solution
 
-1. Click on **Next** to Additional Details:
-   - **Request Details:** Click on Enter details, which opens a side pane. Provide details based on your needs.
-   - **Region:** Update with your AVS Preferred Region.
+1. Click on **Next** to "Additional Details":
+
+   - **Request Details:** Click on Enter details, which open a side pane. Provide details based on your needs.
+      
+   - **Region:** Update with your Azure Preferred Region.
+      
    - **SKU:** Update with your preferred SKU
-   - **Number of nodes:** Update the total number of hosts for that sku to reflect the new absolute value.  For instance, if you currently have 3 hosts and require 3 more, the updated total should be 6.
+   - **Number of nodes:** Update the total number of hosts for that sku to reflect the new absolute value.  For instance, if you currently have three hosts and require 3 more, the updated total should be 6.
+      
    - **File Upload:** Leave blank
    - **Allow collection of advanced diagnostic information?** Yes (recommended)
    - **Support plan:** Auto populated based on your plan
 
- > [!NOTE]
- > - Azure VMware Solution requires a minimum of three hosts and recommends redundancy of N+1 hosts.
- > - Any unused quota expires after 30 days. A new request will need to be submitted for any additional quota.
- > - **NEW** If requesting quota to leverage Portable [VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)](/azure/azure-vmware/vmware-cloud-foundations-license-portability) pricing, add the following statement as is, by replacing (N) with the Number of VCF cores you have purchased from Broadcom for license portability to Azure VMware Solution. **"I acknowledge that I have procured portable VCF license from Broadcom for (N) cores to use with Azure VMware Solution."**  
- > - **VCF Disclaimer** Quota allocation will be processed upon request.  If you have not submitted the VCF license through [email protected] and provisioned the hosts, you will be subject to AVS PayGo pricing.
- > - **NEW** If you have an Availability Zone requirement for integrating with other Azure services; for example, Azure NetApp Files, create a technical **[New support request](https://portal.azure.com/#create/Microsoft.Support)** once the quota has been allocated and prior to provisioning.
- >   - Summary: Need a specific availability zone
- >   - Problem type:  AVS Quota request
+> [!NOTE]
+- Azure VMware Solution requires a minimum of three hosts and recommends redundancy of N+1 hosts.
+> - Any unused quota expires after 30 days. A new request needs to be submitted for more quota.
+> - **NEW** If requesting quota to use Portable [VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)](/azure/azure-vmware/vmware-cloud-foundations-license-portability) pricing, add the following statement as is, by replacing (N) with the Number of VCF cores you have purchased from Broadcom for license portability to Azure VMware Solution. **"I acknowledge that I have procured portable VCF license from Broadcom for (N) cores to use with Azure VMware Solution."**  
+> - **VCF Disclaimer** Quota allocation is processed upon request.  If you haven't submitted the VCF license through [email protected] and provisioned the hosts, you are subject to Azure VMware Solution pay-as-you-go (PayGo) pricing.
+> - **NEW** If you have an Availability Zone requirement for integrating with other Azure services; for example, Azure NetApp Files, create a technical **[New support request](https://portal.azure.com/#create/Microsoft.Support)** once the quota is allocated and prior to provisioning.
+- Summary: Need a specific availability zone
+  - Problem type:  AVS Quota request
 
 
 
 
+
+
+
+
+
 1. Select **Save and Continue** to submit the request.
 
 ## Request host quota for Azure Government Customers