Merge pull request #273940 from lcwright/docs-editor/validation-program-1714516952

Updates Partner Validation Program

Author: prmerger-automator[bot]

articles/azure-arc/data/validation-program.md

@@ -129,9 +129,7 @@ The conformance tests run as part of the Azure Arc-enabled Data services validat
 
 These tests verify that the product is compliant with the requirements of running and operating data services. This process helps assess if the product is enterprise ready for deployments.
 
-The tests for data services cover the following in indirectly connected mode
-
-1. Deploy data controller in indirect mode
+1. Deploy data controller in both indirect and direct connect modes (learn more about [connectivity modes](/azure/azure-arc/data/connectivity))
 2. Deploy [SQL Managed Instance enabled by Azure Arc](create-sql-managed-instance.md)
 3. Deploy [Azure Arc-enabled PostgreSQL server](create-postgresql-server.md)