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articles/azure-arc/servers/includes/esu-network-requirements.md

@@ -25,6 +25,7 @@ You can enable the following subset of endpoints:
 |`*.guestconfiguration.azure.com`| Extension management and guest configuration services |Always| Private |
 |`www.microsoft.com/pkiops/certs`| Intermediate certificate updates for ESUs (note: uses HTTP/TCP 80 and HTTPS/TCP 443) | Always for automatic updates, or temporarily if downloading certificates manually. | Public |
 |`*.<region>.arcdataservices.com`| Azure Arc data processing service and service telemetry.| SQL Server ESUs | Public|
+|`*.blob.core.windows.net` | Download Sql Server Extension package | SQL Server ESUs | Not required if using Private Link |
 
 #### [Azure Government](#tab/azure-government)
 
@@ -38,6 +39,7 @@ You can enable the following subset of endpoints:
 |`*.his.arc.azure.us`|Metadata and hybrid identity services|Always| Private |
 |`*.guestconfiguration.azure.us`| Extension management and guest configuration services |Always| Private |
 |`www.microsoft.com/pkiops/certs`| Intermediate certificate updates for ESUs (note: uses HTTP/TCP 80 and HTTPS/TCP 443) | Always for automatic updates, or temporarily if downloading certificates manually. | Public |
+|`*.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net` | Download Sql Server Extension package | SQL Server ESUs | Not required if using Private Link |
 
 #### [Microsoft Azure operated by 21Vianet](#tab/azure-china)
 

articles/azure-arc/servers/prerequisites.md

@@ -63,8 +63,31 @@ The listed version is supported until the **End of Arc Support Date**. If critic
 
 | Operating system | Last supported agent version | End of Arc Support Date | Notes |
 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 
-| Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 | 1.39 [Download](https://download.microsoft.com/download/1/9/f/19f44dde-2c34-4676-80d7-9fa5fc44d2a8/AzureConnectedMachineAgent.msi)  | 03/31/2025 | Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 reached End of Support in January 2020. See [End of support for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2](/troubleshoot/windows-server/windows-server-eos-faq/end-of-support-windows-server-2008-2008r2). | 
-| CentOS 7 and 8 | 1.42 [Download](https://download.microsoft.com/download/9/6/0/9600825a-e532-4e50-a2d5-7f07e400afc1/AzureConnectedMachineAgent.msi)  | 05/31/2025 | See the [CentOS End Of Life guidance](~/articles/virtual-machines/workloads/centos/centos-end-of-life.md). | 
+| Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 | 1.39 [Download](https://aka.ms/AzureConnectedMachineAgent-1.39)  | 03/31/2025 | Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 reached End of Support in January 2020. See [End of support for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2](/troubleshoot/windows-server/windows-server-eos-faq/end-of-support-windows-server-2008-2008r2). | 
+| CentOS 7 and 8 | 1.42  | 05/31/2025 | See the [CentOS End Of Life guidance](~/articles/virtual-machines/workloads/centos/centos-end-of-life.md). | 
+
+### Connect new limited support servers
+
+To connect a new server running a Limited Support operating system to Azure Arc, you will need to make some adjustments to the onboarding script.
+
+For Windows, modify the installation script to specify the version required, using the -AltDownload parameter.
+
+Instead of 
+
+```pwsh
+    # Install the hybrid agent
+    & "$env:TEMP\install_windows_azcmagent.ps1";
+```
+
+Use 
+
+```pwsh
+    # Install the hybrid agent
+    & "$env:TEMP\install_windows_azcmagent.ps1" -AltDownload https://aka.ms/AzureConnectedMachineAgent-1.39;
+```
+
+For Linux, the relevant package repository will only contain releases that are applicable, so no special considerations are required. 
+
 
 ### Client operating system guidance
 

articles/azure-maps/power-bi-visual-filled-map.md

@@ -39,6 +39,9 @@ Some common uses for filled maps include:
 
 This article uses [Sales and Marketing Sample PBIX] as the data source for demonstration purposes. You can create a new report using this data before continuing if you wish to follow along.
 
+> [!NOTE]
+> To ensure the highest level of accuracy in geocoding results within Filled Map, it's crucial to correctly set the data category. See [Categorize geographic fields in Power BI](./power-bi-visual-geocode.md#categorize-geographic-fields-in-power-bi).
+
 ## Filled map settings
 
 There are two places where you can adjust filled maps settings: Build and format visuals. Both are located in the **Visualizations** pane.

articles/azure-maps/power-bi-visual-geocode.md

@@ -42,6 +42,13 @@ To ensure fields are correctly geocoded, you can set the Data Category on the da
 
 :::image type="content" source="media/power-bi-visual/data-category.png" alt-text="A screenshot showing the data category drop-down list in Power BI desktop.":::
 
+> [!NOTE]
+> When categorizing geographic fields in Power BI, be sure to enter **State** and **County** data separately for accurate geocoding. Incorrect categorization, such as entering both **State** and **County** data into either category, might work currently but can lead to issues in the future.
+>
+> For instance:
+> - Correct Usage: State = GA, County = Decatur County
+> - Incorrect Usage: State = Decatur County, GA or County = Decatur County, GA
+
 ## Next steps
 
 Learn more about the Azure Maps Power BI visual: