Merge branch 'main' of https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/azure-docs-pr into egridfreshness1212

Author: spelluru

articles/active-directory-b2c/partner-bloksec.md

@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ BlokSec integration includes the following components:
 * **BlokSec Decentralized Identity Router** – gateway for services that apply BlokSec DIaaS to route authentication and authorization requests to user Personal Identity Provider (PIdP) applications
   * It's an OpenID Connect (OIDC) identity provider in Azure AD B2C
 * **BlokSec SDK-based mobile app** – user PIdP in the decentralized authentication scenario. 
-  * If you're not using the BlokSec SDK, go to Google Play for the free [BlokSec yuID](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bloksec)
+  * If you're not using the BlokSec SDK, go to Google Play for the free [BlokSec yuID](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details/Google?id=com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox&hl=en-US)
 
 The following architecture diagram illustrates the sign-up, sign-in flow in the BlokSec solution implementation.
 

articles/azure-cache-for-redis/managed-redis/managed-redis-planning-faq.yml

@@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ sections:
       - question: |
           How am I billed for Azure Managed Redis?
         answer: |
-          Azure Managed Redis pricing is [here](https://azure.microsoft.com/pricing/details/cache/). The pricing page lists pricing as an hourly and monthly rate. Caches are billed on a per-minute basis. The period is measured from time a cache is created until the time that a cache is deleted.
+          Azure Managed Redis pricing is [here](https://azure.microsoft.com/pricing/details/managed-redis/). The pricing page lists pricing as an hourly and monthly rate. Caches are billed on a per-minute basis. The period is measured from time a cache is created until the time that a cache is deleted.
           There's no option for stopping or pausing the billing of a cache.
           
       - question: |

articles/azure-maps/itinerary-optimization-service.md

@@ -370,9 +370,9 @@ After the locations in the cuOpt response are mapped to the corresponding coordi
 [Azure Maps Route Matrix API]: /rest/api/maps/route/post-route-matrix
 [Azure Maps]: /azure/azure-maps/
 [Azure Marketplace]: https://azuremarketplace.microsoft.com/en-us/marketplace/apps/nvidia.nvidia-ai-enterprise?tab=Overview
-[cuOpt best practices]: https://docs.nvidia.com/cuopt/user-guide/best-practices.html
-[cuOpt Supported Features]: https://docs.nvidia.com/cuopt/user-guide/supported-features.html
-[List of cuOpt supported features]: https://docs.nvidia.com/cuopt/user-guide/supported-features.html
+[cuOpt best practices]: https://docs.nvidia.com/cuopt/service/latest/best-practices.html
+[cuOpt Supported Features]: https://docs.nvidia.com/cuopt/user-guide/index.html
+[List of cuOpt supported features]: https://docs.nvidia.com/cuopt/user-guide/index.html
 [Multi Itinerary Optimization]: https://samples.azuremaps.com/rest-services/mio
 [NVIDIA cuOpt]: https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/ai-data-science/products/cuopt/
 [Route Directions]: /rest/api/maps/route/post-directions

articles/azure-vmware/attach-azure-netapp-files-to-azure-vmware-solution-hosts.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: Attach Azure NetApp Files datastores to Azure VMware Solution hosts
 description: Learn how to create Azure NetApp Files-based NFS datastores for Azure VMware Solution hosts.
 ms.topic: how-to
 ms.service: azure-vmware
-ms.date: 10/15/2024
+ms.date: 12/13/2024
 ms.custom: "references_regions, engagement-fy23"
 ---
 
@@ -21,6 +21,9 @@ The following diagram demonstrates a typical architecture of Azure NetApp Files
 
 :::image type="content" source="media/attach-netapp-files-to-cloud/architecture-netapp-files-nfs-datastores.png" alt-text="Diagram shows the architecture of Azure NetApp Files backed NFS datastores attached to an Azure VMware Solution private cloud." lightbox="media/attach-netapp-files-to-cloud/architecture-netapp-files-nfs-datastores.png"::: 
 
+>[!Note]
+> NFS traffic from the ESXi hosts does not traverse any NSX components. Traffic traverses the ESXi VMkernel port directly to the NFS mount via the Azure network. 
+
 ## Prerequisites
 
 Before you begin the prerequisites, review the [Performance best practices](#performance-best-practices) section to learn about optimal performance of NFS datastores on Azure NetApp Files volumes.
@@ -107,7 +110,7 @@ Under **Manage**, select **Storage**.
 1. Select **Connect Azure NetApp Files volume**.
 1. In **Connect Azure NetApp Files volume**, select the **Subscription**, **NetApp account**, **Capacity pool**, and **Volume** to be attached as a datastore.
 
-    :::image type="content" source="media/attach-netapp-files-to-cloud/connect-netapp-files-portal-experience-1.png" alt-text="Image shows the navigation to Connect Azure NetApp Files volume pop-up window." lightbox="media/attach-netapp-files-to-cloud/connect-netapp-files-portal-experience-1.png":::
+:::image type="content" source="media/attach-netapp-files-to-cloud/connect-netapp-files-portal-experience-1.png" alt-text="Image shows the navigation to Connect Azure NetApp Files volume pop-up window." lightbox="media/attach-netapp-files-to-cloud/connect-netapp-files-portal-experience-1.png":::
 
 1. Verify the protocol is NFS. You need to verify the virtual network and subnet to ensure connectivity to the Azure VMware Solution private cloud.
 1. Under **Associated cluster**, in the **Client cluster** field, select one or more clusters to associate the volume as a datastore.
@@ -243,3 +246,7 @@ Now that you attached a datastore on Azure NetApp Files-based NFS volume to your
 - **Can a single Azure NetApp Files datastore be added to multiple clusters within different Azure VMware Solution private clouds?**
 
     Yes, you can connect an Azure NetApp Files volume as a datastore to multiple clusters in different private clouds. Each private cloud needs connectivity via the ExpressRoute gateway in the Azure NetApp Files virtual network. Latency considerations apply.
+
+- **Does NFS Traffic traverse NSX components?**
+
+    No, NFS traffic from the ESXi hosts does not traverse any NSX components. Traffic traverses the ESXi VMkernel port directly to the NFS mount via the Azure network. 

articles/azure-vmware/configure-identity-source-vcenter.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: Set an external identity source for vCenter Server
 description: Learn how to set Windows Server Active Directory over LDAP or LDAPS for VMware vCenter Server as an external identity source.
 ms.topic: how-to
 ms.service: azure-vmware
-ms.date: 3/29/2024
+ms.date: 12/13/2024
 ms.custom: engagement-fy23
 ---
 
@@ -18,7 +18,6 @@ You can set up vCenter Server to use an external Lightweight Directory Access Pr
 In this article, you learn how to:
 
 > [!div class="checklist"]
->
 > - Export a certificate for LDAPS authentication. (Optional)
 > - Upload the LDAPS certificate to blob storage and generate a shared access signature (SAS) URL. (Optional)
 > - Configure NSX DNS for resolution to your Windows Server Active Directory domain.
@@ -139,6 +138,9 @@ To add Windows Server Active Directory over LDAP with SSL as an external identit
 
 1. To monitor progress and confirm successful completion, check **Notifications** or the **Run Execution Status** pane.
 
+> [!IMPORTANT]
+> If the Run command **New-LDAPSIdenitySource** fails, utilize the Run command **Debug-LDAPSIdentitySources** to troubleshoot the issue.
+
 ## Add Windows Server Active Directory by using LDAP
 
 > [!NOTE]

articles/baremetal-infrastructure/workloads/nc2-on-azure/faq.md

@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ description: Questions frequently asked about NC2 on Azure
 ms.topic: faq
 ms.subservice: baremetal-nutanix
 ms.custom: engagement-fy23
-ms.date: 08/15/2024
+ms.date: 12/10/2024
 ms.service: azure-baremetal-infrastructure
 ---
 
@@ -18,11 +18,6 @@ This article addresses questions most frequently asked about NC2 on Azure.
 
 Hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) uses locally attached storage resources to combine common data center hardware with intelligent software to create flexible building blocks that replace legacy infrastructure consisting of separate servers, storage networks, and storage arrays. [Video explanation](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPYA5-V0yRo)
 
-## How can I create a VM on a node?
-
-After a customer provisions a cluster of Nutanix Ready Nodes, they can spin up a VM through the Nutanix Prism Portal.
-This operation should be exactly the same as on-premises in the prism portal.
-
 ## Is NC2 on Azure a Microsoft or non-Microsoft offering?
 
 Both. On Azure Marketplace, Nutanix on Azure as Baremetal is a Microsoft offering; as Nutanix Software, it's a non-Microsoft offering, with a direct engagement by Microsoft for sales and support. This arrangement includes a codeveloped product and joint support model: Nutanix software is supported by Nutanix, and Azure infrastructure is supported by Microsoft. 
@@ -31,16 +26,6 @@ Both. On Azure Marketplace, Nutanix on Azure as Baremetal is a Microsoft offerin
 
 Customers are billed on a pay-as-you-go basis. Additionally, customers are able to use their existing Microsoft Azure Consumption Contract (MACC).
 
-## What software advantages does Nutanix have over competitors?
-
-Data locality
-Shadow Clones (which lead to faster boot time)
-Cluster level microservices that lead to world-class performance
-
-## Does this solution integrate with the rest of the Azure cloud?
-
-Yes. You can use the products and services in Azure that you already have and love.
-
 ## Who supports NC2 on Azure?
 
 Microsoft delivers support for BareMetal infrastructure of NC2 on Azure.
@@ -50,14 +35,23 @@ Nutanix delivers support for Nutanix software of NC2 on Azure.
 Nutanix offers a support tier called Production Support for NC2.
 For more information about Production Support tiers and SLAs, see Product Support Programs under Cloud Services Support.
 
-## Can I use my existing VPN or ER gateway for the DR scenario?
+## Does this solution integrate with the rest of the Azure cloud?
+
+Yes. You can use the products and services in Azure that you already have and love.
+
+## Can I use my existing VPN or ExpressRoute gateway for the DR scenario?
 
-Technically, yes. Raise a support ticket from Azure portal to get this functionality enabled.
+Yes.
 
-## Does Microsoft BareMetal service store customer data outside the Azure region that a customer has chosen?
+## Does NC2 on Azure store customer data outside the Azure region that a customer has chosen?
 
 No.
 
+## How can I create a VM on a node?
+
+After a customer provisions a cluster, they can spin up a VM through the Nutanix Prism Portal.
+This operation should be exactly the same as on-premises in the prism portal.
+
 ## Next steps
 
 Learn more:

articles/communication-services/how-tos/calling-sdk/capabilities.md

@@ -55,7 +55,7 @@ The following table provides additional information about why action isn't avail
 | NotInitialized                        | The capabilities feature isn't initialized yet.                  | Subscribe to event `capabilitiesChanged` on `this.call.feature(Features.Capabilities)` to know when capability is initialized.                                                                                                                                                     |
 | NotCapable                            | User type blocks the action.                                     | The action is only allowed to specific type of identity. Enable this action by using Microsoft 365 identity.                                                                                                                                                                       |
 | TeamsPremiumLicenseRestricted         | Microsoft 365 user needs to have Teams Premium license assigned. | Enable this action by assigning Teams Premium license to the Teams meeting organizer or the Microsoft 365 user using SDK. The target user depends on the type of action. Microsoft 365 admin can assign required license.                                                          |
-| ExplicitConsentRequired               | Consent is required to allow the action.   | Provide the consent for recording or transcription by calling method `consentToBeingRecordedAndTranscribed()` under `this.call.feature(Features.Recording)` or `this.call.feature(Features.Transcription)` .|
+| ExplicitConsentRequired               | Consent is required to allow the action.   | Provide the consent for recording or transcription by calling method `grantTeamsConsent()` under `this.call.feature(Features.Recording)` or `this.call.feature(Features.Transcription)` .|
 ## Next steps
 - [Learn how to manage video](./manage-video.md)
 - [Learn how to manage calls](./manage-calls.md)

articles/communication-services/toc.yml

@@ -899,6 +899,10 @@ items:
         href: ../event-grid/event-schema-communication-services.md
       - name: Voice and Video events
         href: ../event-grid/communication-services-voice-video-events.md
+    - name: Real Time Text
+      items:
+      - name: Real Time Text overview
+        href: concepts/voice-video-calling/real-time-text.md
     - name: Closed captions
       items:
       - name: Closed captions overview

articles/container-apps/azure-arc-create-container-app.md

@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ author: craigshoemaker
 ms.service: azure-container-apps
 ms.custom: devx-track-azurecli
 ms.topic: conceptual
-ms.date: 3/20/2023
+ms.date: 12/05/2024
 ms.author: cshoe
 ---
 
@@ -43,28 +43,28 @@ az extension add --name containerapp  --upgrade --yes
 Create a resource group for the services created in this tutorial.
 
 ```azurecli-interactive
-myResourceGroup="my-container-apps-resource-group"
-az group create --name $myResourceGroup --location eastus 
+GROUP_NAME="my-container-apps-resource-group"
+az group create --name $GROUP_NAME --location eastus 
 ```
 
 ## Get custom location information
 
 Get the following location group, name, and ID from your cluster administrator. See [Create a custom location](azure-arc-enable-cluster.md) for details.
 
 ```azurecli-interactive
-customLocationGroup="<RESOURCE_GROUP_CONTAINING_CUSTOM_LOCATION>"
+CUSTOM_LOCATION_GROUP="<RESOURCE_GROUP_CONTAINING_CUSTOM_LOCATION>"
 ```
 
 ```azurecli-interactive
-customLocationName="<NAME_OF_CUSTOM_LOCATION>"
+CUSTOM_LOCATION_NAME="<NAME_OF_CUSTOM_LOCATION>"
 ```
 
 Get the custom location ID.
 
 ```azurecli-interactive
-customLocationId=$(az customlocation show \
-    --resource-group $customLocationGroup \
-    --name $customLocationName \
+CUSTOM_LOCATION_ID=$(az customlocation show \
+    --resource-group $CUSTOM_LOCATION_GROUP \
+    --name $CUSTOM_LOCATION_NAME \
     --query id \
     --output tsv)
 ```
@@ -73,11 +73,11 @@ customLocationId=$(az customlocation show \
 
 Now that you have the custom location ID, you can query for the connected environment.
 
-A connected environment is largely the same as a standard Container Apps environment, but network restrictions are controlled by the underlying Arc-enabled Kubernetes cluster.
+A connected environment is largely the same as a standard Container Apps environment, but the underlying Arc-enabled Kubernetes cluster controls the network restrictions.
 
 ```azure-interactive
-myContainerApp="my-container-app"
-myConnectedEnvironment=$(az containerapp connected-env list --custom-location $customLocationId -o tsv --query '[].id')
+CONTAINER_APP_NAME="my-container-app"
+CONNECTED_ENVIRONMENT_ID=$(az containerapp connected-env list --custom-location $CUSTOM_LOCATION_ID -o tsv --query '[].id')
 ```
 
 ## Create an app
@@ -86,15 +86,15 @@ The following example creates a Node.js app.
 
 ```azurecli-interactive
  az containerapp create \
-    --resource-group $myResourceGroup \
-    --name $myContainerApp \
-    --environment $myConnectedEnvironment \
+    --resource-group $GROUP_NAME \
+    --name $CONTAINER_APP_NAME \
+    --environment $CONNECTED_ENVIRONMENT_ID \
     --environment-type connected \
     --image mcr.microsoft.com/k8se/quickstart:latest \
     --target-port 80 \
     --ingress external
 
-az containerapp browse --resource-group $myResourceGroup --name $myContainerApp
+az containerapp browse --resource-group $GROUP_NAME --name $CONTAINER_APP_NAME
 ```
 
 ## Get diagnostic logs using Log Analytics
@@ -106,7 +106,7 @@ Navigate to the [Log Analytics workspace that's configured with your Container A
 
 Run the following sample query to show logs over the past 72 hours.
 
-If there's an error when running a query, try again in 10-15 minutes. There may be a delay for Log Analytics to start receiving logs from your application.
+If there's an error when running a query, try again in 10-15 minutes. There might be a delay for Log Analytics to start receiving logs from your application.
 
 ```kusto
 let StartTime = ago(72h);