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Author: v-alje

articles/automation/automation-use-azure-ad.md

@@ -140,7 +140,7 @@ Workflow Workflowname
 
 ## Using Microsoft Graph with Powershell
 
-See [Get started with the Microsoft Graph PowerShell SDK](https://learn.microsoft.com/powershell/microsoftgraph/get-started?view=graph-powershell-1.0)
+See [Get started with the Microsoft Graph PowerShell SDK](/powershell/microsoftgraph/get-started)
 
 ## Next steps
 

articles/azure-functions/functions-how-to-custom-container.md

@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ ms.custom: engagement-fy23
 
 The **AVS Interconnect** feature lets you create a network connection between two or more Azure VMware Solution private clouds located in the same region. It creates a routing link between the management and workload networks of the private clouds to enable network communication between the clouds.
 
-You can connect a private cloud to multiple private clouds, and the connections are nontransitive. For example, if _private cloud A_ is connected to _private cloud B_, and _private cloud B_ is connected to _private cloud C_, private clouds A and B wouldn't communicate until they were directly connected.
+You can connect a private cloud to multiple private clouds, and the connections are nontransitive. For example, if _private cloud A_ is connected to _private cloud B_, and _private cloud B_ is connected to _private cloud C_, private clouds A and C wouldn't communicate until they were directly connected.
 
 You can only connect private clouds in the same region. To connect private clouds in different regions, [use ExpressRoute Global Reach](tutorial-expressroute-global-reach-private-cloud.md) to connect them in the same way you connect your private cloud to your on-premises circuit.
 

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@@ -2,15 +2,18 @@
 title: About agentless multi-disk crash-consistent backup for Azure Virtual Machines by using Azure Backup
 description: Learn about agentless multi-disk crash-consistent backup for Azure VMs by using Azure Backup via Azure portal.
 ms.topic: overview
-ms.date: 09/11/2024
+ms.date: 07/30/2025
 author: AbhishekMallick-MS
 ms.author: v-mallicka
 # Customer intent: As an IT administrator managing Azure VMs, I want to implement agentless multi-disk crash-consistent backups, so that I can optimize backup performance without the need for additional agents or scripts when my virtual machine can tolerate crash-consistent recovery.
 ---
 
-# About agentless multi-disk crash-consistent backup for Azure VMs (preview)
+# About agentless multi-disk crash-consistent backup for Azure VMs
 
-Azure Backup supports agentless VM backups by using multi-disk [crash-consistent restore points](/azure/virtual-machines/virtual-machines-create-restore-points) (preview). The [Enhanced VM backup policy](backup-azure-vms-enhanced-policy.md) now enables you to configure the consistency type of the backups (application-consistent restore points or crash-consistent restore points preview) for Azure VMs. This feature also enables Azure VM backup to retry the backup operation with *crash-consistent snapshots* (for *supported VMs*) if the application-consistent snapshot fails. 
+Azure Backup supports agentless virtual machine (VM) backups by using multi-disk [crash-consistent restore points](/azure/virtual-machines/virtual-machines-create-restore-points). The [Enhanced VM backup policy](backup-azure-vms-enhanced-policy.md) now enables you to configure the consistency type of the backups (application-consistent restore points or crash-consistent restore point) for Azure VMs. This feature also enables Azure VM backup to retry the backup operation with *crash-consistent snapshots* (for *supported VMs*) if the application-consistent snapshot fails. 
+
+>[!Note]
+>The agentless multi-disk crash consistent VM backup feature is generally available. This release includes changes to billing; see the [pricing details](#pricing-for-agentless-multi-disk-crash-consistent-backup).
 
 ## When do I choose crash-consistent backup over application-consistent backup?
 
@@ -20,21 +23,21 @@ Choose to perform crash-consistent backup in the following scenarios:
 
 - If you don't want to install the [VM Agent](/azure/virtual-machines/extensions/agent-windows) or [snapshot extension](/azure/virtual-machines/extensions/vmsnapshot-windows) required for application-consistent or file-system-consistent snapshots in your Azure VM, use crash-consistent backups for an agentless backup solution.
 
-- If your operating system is not supported for application or file-system-consistent backup, use crash-consistent backups. Crash-consistent backup is operating system agnostic as it doesn't rely on the VM agent or snapshot extension.
+- If your operating system isn't supported for application or file-system-consistent backup, use crash-consistent backups. Crash-consistent backup is operating system agnostic as it doesn't rely on the VM agent or snapshot extension.
 
 ## When do I not use crash-consistent backups?
 
 Don't use crash-consistent backups in the following scenarios:
 
-- If your application can't tolerate recovery from crash-consistent backups.
-- If you use pre/post scripts for Linux VM backups.
-- If you use read/write host caching and your workload is sensitive to cached data not being flushed before backup.
+- Your application can't tolerate recovery from crash-consistent backups.
+- You use pre/post scripts for Linux VM backups.
+- You use read/write host caching and your workload is sensitive to cached data not being flushed before backup.
 
 ## Pricing for agentless multi-disk crash-consistent backup
 
-During preview, Azure VMs backed up with multi-disk crash-consistent type is charged for 0.5 protected instance (PI) and the backup storage consumed.
+With general availability of agentless multi-disk crash consistent VM backup, you incur charges based on the size of the backed-up data, as [detailed here](https://azure.microsoft.com/pricing/details/backup/?msockid=229ace64ee9568201c64da31efc769d2). For each VM protected with agentless backup, a protected instance fee applies, similar to application-consistent VM backups. This fee depends on the *VM’s used size*, calculated as **50 percent** of its provisioned size.
 
-## Supported scenarios for agentless multi-disk crash-consistent VM backup (preview)
+## Supported scenarios for agentless multi-disk crash-consistent VM backup
 
 [!INCLUDE [backup-azure-agentless-multi-disk-crash-consistent-vm-backup-support-scenarios.md](../../includes/backup-azure-agentless-multi-disk-crash-consistent-vm-backup-support-scenarios.md)]
 
@@ -44,4 +47,4 @@ During preview, Azure VMs backed up with multi-disk crash-consistent type is cha
 
 ## Next steps
 
-[Back up Azure VM with agentless multi-disk crash-consistent backup (preview)](backup-azure-vms-agentless-multi-disk-crash-consistent.md)
+[Back up Azure VM with agentless multi-disk crash-consistent backup](backup-azure-vms-agentless-multi-disk-crash-consistent.md)

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@@ -2,17 +2,20 @@
 title: Back up Azure VM with agentless multi-disk crash-consistent backup by using Azure Backup
 description: Learn how to configure backup for Azure VMs with agentless multi-disk crash-consistent backup via Azure portal.
 ms.topic: how-to
-ms.date: 06/11/2025
+ms.date: 07/30/2025
 author: AbhishekMallick-MS
 ms.author: v-mallicka
 # Customer intent: As an IT administrator managing Azure VMs, I want to configure agentless multi-disk crash-consistent backups, so that I can ensure robust data protection with minimal impact on performance.
 ---
 
-# Back up Azure VM with agentless multi-disk crash-consistent backup (preview)
+# Back up Azure VM with agentless multi-disk crash-consistent backup
 
-This article describes how to configure backup for Azure VMs with agentless multi-disk crash-consistent backup (preview) and back up VM by using the Azure portal.
+This article describes how to configure backup for Azure VMs with agentless multi-disk crash-consistent backup and back up VM by using the Azure portal.
 
-Azure Backup supports agentless VM backups by using multi-disk crash-consistent restore points (preview). The Enhanced VM backup policy now enables you to configure the consistency type of the backups (application-consistent restore points or crash-consistent restore points preview) for Azure VMs. This feature also enables Azure VM backup to retry the backup operation with *crash-consistent snapshots* (for *supported VMs*) if the application-consistent snapshot fails. 
+Azure Backup supports agentless VM backups by using multi-disk crash-consistent restore points. The Enhanced VM backup policy now enables you to configure the consistency type of the backups (application-consistent restore points or crash-consistent restore points) for Azure VMs. This feature also enables Azure VM backup to retry the backup operation with *crash-consistent snapshots* (for *supported VMs*) if the application-consistent snapshot fails. 
+
+>[!Note]
+>The agentless multi-disk crash consistent VM backup feature is generally available. This release includes changes to billing; see the [pricing details](backup-azure-vms-agentless-multi-disk-crash-consistent-overview.md#pricing-for-agentless-multi-disk-crash-consistent-backup).
 
 ## Before you start
 
@@ -29,7 +32,7 @@ To configure backup for a new Azure VM with agentless multi-disk crash-consisten
 
 1. On the **Configure backup** blade, under **Policy sub type**, select **Enhanced** > **Create a new policy**. 
 
-2. On the **Create policy** blade, set the **Consistency type** to **Only crash consistent snapshot (Preview)** to enable *agentless crash consistent backup*.
+2. On the **Create policy** blade, set the **Consistency type** to **Only crash consistent snapshot** to enable *agentless crash consistent backup*.
 
    :::image type="content" source="./media/backup-azure-vms-agentless-multi-disk-crash-consistent/configure-agentless-vm-backup-for-new-vm-with-new-policy.png" alt-text="Screenshot shows how to configure agentless crash-consistent backup for a new VM with a new backup policy." lightbox="./media/backup-azure-vms-agentless-multi-disk-crash-consistent/configure-agentless-vm-backup-for-new-vm-with-new-policy.png":::
 
@@ -55,7 +58,7 @@ Follow these steps:
    :::image type="content" source="./media/backup-azure-vms-agentless-multi-disk-crash-consistent/policy-settings.png" alt-text="Screenshot shows how to check associated items in a backup policy." lightbox="./media/backup-azure-vms-agentless-multi-disk-crash-consistent/policy-settings.png":::
 
    >[!Note]
-   >Ensure that the VMs are supported for crash-consistent backups. Learn about the [supported scenarios](backup-azure-vms-agentless-multi-disk-crash-consistent-overview.md#supported-scenarios-for-agentless-multi-disk-crash-consistent-vm-backup-preview).
+   >Ensure that the VMs are supported for crash-consistent backups. Learn about the [supported scenarios](backup-azure-vms-agentless-multi-disk-crash-consistent-overview.md#supported-scenarios-for-agentless-multi-disk-crash-consistent-vm-backup).
 
 3. Go to the **Modify policy**, and then make a note of the settings in the policy to use the same in the new backup policy.
 
@@ -69,7 +72,7 @@ Follow these steps:
 
    :::image type="content" source="./media/backup-azure-vms-agentless-multi-disk-crash-consistent/create-new-enhanced-backup-policy.png" alt-text="Screenshot shows creation of a new backup policy with the same backup frequency and retention rules." lightbox="./media/backup-azure-vms-agentless-multi-disk-crash-consistent/create-new-enhanced-backup-policy.png":::
 
-7. Set the **Consistency type** to **Only crash consistent snapshot (Preview)**, and then select **Create**.
+7. Set the **Consistency type** to **Only crash consistent snapshot**, and then select **Create**.
 
    :::image type="content" source="./media/backup-azure-vms-agentless-multi-disk-crash-consistent/set-crash-consistent-policy.png" alt-text="Screenshot shows how to set crash-consistent policy." lightbox="./media/backup-azure-vms-agentless-multi-disk-crash-consistent/set-crash-consistent-policy.png":::
 
@@ -102,11 +105,11 @@ Follow these steps:
    :::image type="content" source="./media/backup-azure-vms-agentless-multi-disk-crash-consistent/policy-settings.png" alt-text="Screenshot shows how to check the associated items in a backup policy." lightbox="./media/backup-azure-vms-agentless-multi-disk-crash-consistent/policy-settings.png":::
 
    >[!Note]
-   >Ensure that all the VMs in the policy are supported for crash-consistent backups. Learn about the [supported scenarios](backup-azure-vms-agentless-multi-disk-crash-consistent-overview.md#supported-scenarios-for-agentless-multi-disk-crash-consistent-vm-backup-preview).
+   >Ensure that all the VMs in the policy are supported for crash-consistent backups. Learn about the [supported scenarios](backup-azure-vms-agentless-multi-disk-crash-consistent-overview.md#supported-scenarios-for-agentless-multi-disk-crash-consistent-vm-backup).
    >
    > :::image type="content" source="./media/backup-azure-vms-agentless-multi-disk-crash-consistent/backup-policy-associated-items-edit.png" alt-text="Screenshot shows the list of VM associated with a backup policy." lightbox="./media/backup-azure-vms-agentless-multi-disk-crash-consistent/backup-policy-associated-items-edit.png":::
 
-3. Go to the **Modify policy** blade, and set the **Consistency type** to **Only crash consistent snapshot (Preview)**, and then select **Update**.
+3. Go to the **Modify policy** blade, and set the **Consistency type** to **Only crash consistent snapshot**, and then select **Update**.
 
    :::image type="content" source="./media/backup-azure-vms-agentless-multi-disk-crash-consistent/modify-policy-crash-consistent.png" alt-text="Screenshot shows how to check for the change in policy settings." lightbox="./media/backup-azure-vms-agentless-multi-disk-crash-consistent/modify-policy-crash-consistent.png":::
 

articles/azure-vmware/connect-multiple-private-clouds-same-region.md

@@ -2,9 +2,9 @@
 title: Back up an Azure virtual machine with Azure extended zones portal
 description: In this article, learn how to back up an Azure virtual machine (VM) with the Azure Backup extended zones service.
 ms.topic: how-to
-ms.date: 09/27/2024
-author: ankitaduttaMSFT
-ms.author: ankitadutta
+ms.date: 07/24/2025
+author: AbhishekMallick-MS
+ms.author: v-mallicka
 # Customer intent: "As an IT administrator, I want to back up Azure virtual machines using the Azure portal, so that I can protect data and ensure high availability through enhanced resiliency in Azure Extended Zones."
 ---
 
@@ -26,13 +26,18 @@ Before you start backing up a VM in Extended Zones, review the [supported scenar
 
 To apply a backup policy to your Azure VMs, follow these steps:
 
-1. Go to **Backup center** and select **+Backup** from the **Overview** tab.
+1. Go to **Business Continuity Center** and select **+ Configure protection**.
 
-   :::image type="content" source="./media/backup-azure-arm-vms-prepare/backup-button.png" alt-text="Screenshot showing the Backup button." lightbox="./media/backup-azure-arm-vms-prepare/backup-button.png":::
+   :::image type="content" source="./media/backup-azure-arm-vms-prepare/configure-protection.png" alt-text="Screenshot shows how to start configuring system backup." lightbox="./media/backup-azure-arm-vms-prepare/configure-protection.png":::
 
-1. On the **Start: Configure Backup** blade, select **Azure Virtual machines** as the **Datasource type** and select the vault you have created. Then select **Continue**.
+1. On the **Configure protection** pane, select **Resource managed by** as **Azure**, **Datasource type** as **Azure Virtual machines**, **Solution** as **Azure Backup**, and then select **Continue**.
 
-   :::image type="content" source="./media/backup-azure-arm-vms-prepare/select-backup-goal-1.png" alt-text="Screenshot showing Backup and Backup Goal blades." lightbox="./media/backup-azure-arm-vms-prepare/select-backup-goal-1.png":::
+   :::image type="content" source="./media/backup-azure-arm-vms-prepare/configure-system-protection.png" alt-text="Screenshot shows how to set the system backup." lightbox="./media/backup-azure-arm-vms-prepare/configure-system-protection.png":::  
+
+
+1. On the **Start: Configure Backup** pane, select **Azure Virtual machines** as the **Datasource type** and select the vault you have created. Then select **Continue**.
+
+   :::image type="content" source="./media/backup-azure-arm-vms-prepare/select-backup-goal-1.png" alt-text="Screenshot showing Backup and Backup Goal panes." lightbox="./media/backup-azure-arm-vms-prepare/select-backup-goal-1.png":::
 
 1. Select the [Enhanced Backup policy](./backup-azure-vms-enhanced-policy.md), as that is the one compatible with Azure Extended Zones.
 
@@ -55,7 +60,7 @@ To create a simple scheduled daily backup to a Recovery Services vault, follow t
 
 1. The **Select virtual machines** pane opens. Select the VMs you want to back up using the policy. Then select **OK**.
 
-   :::image type="content" source="./media/backup-azure-arm-vms-prepare/select-vms-to-backup.png" alt-text="Screenshot showing the Select virtual machines blade." lightbox="./media/backup-azure-arm-vms-prepare/select-vms-to-backup.png":::
+   :::image type="content" source="./media/backup-azure-arm-vms-prepare/select-vms-to-backup.png" alt-text="Screenshot showing the Select virtual machines pane." lightbox="./media/backup-azure-arm-vms-prepare/select-vms-to-backup.png":::
 
     >[!NOTE]
     > You can configure backup for all VMs in the same region and subscription as the vault.
@@ -105,16 +110,16 @@ The initial backup runs in accordance with the schedule in the Backup policy. Ho
 
 ## Monitor the backup job
 
-Monitor the portal notifications. To  monitor the job progress, go to **Backup center** > **Backup Jobs** and filter the list for **In progress** jobs. Depending on the size of your VM, creating the initial backup may take a while.
+Monitor the portal notifications. To  monitor the job progress, go to **Business Continuity Center** < **Monitoring + Reporting**> > **Jobs** and filter the list for **In progress** jobs. Depending on the size of your VM, creating the initial backup may take a while.
 
 The Backup job details for each VM backup consist of two phases, the **Snapshot** phase followed by the **Transfer data to vault** phase.
 
 - The snapshot phase ensures the availability of a recovery point stored along with the disks for **Instant Restores** and are available for a maximum of five days depending on the snapshot retention configured by the user. 
 - Transfer data to vault creates a recovery point in the vault for long-term retention. This phase starts after the snapshot phase is completed.
 
-   :::image type="content" source="./media/backup-azure-arm-vms-prepare/backup-job-status.png" alt-text="Screenshot showing the backup job status." lightbox="./media/backup-azure-arm-vms-prepare/backup-job-status.png":::
+   :::image type="content" source="./media/backup-azure-arm-vms-prepare/backup-job-status.png" alt-text="Screenshot shows the backup job status." lightbox="./media/backup-azure-arm-vms-prepare/backup-job-status.png":::
 
-There are two **Sub Tasks** running at the backend, one for front-end backup job that can be checked from the **Backup Job** details blade as shown:
+There are two **Sub Tasks** running at the backend, one for front-end backup job that can be checked from the **Backup Job** details pane as shown:
 
    :::image type="content" source="./media/backup-azure-arm-vms-prepare/backup-job-phase.png" alt-text="Screenshot showing backup job status sub-tasks." lightbox="./media/backup-azure-arm-vms-prepare/backup-job-phase.png":::