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articles/lab-services/find-delete-lab-resources.md

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 There are two versions of Azure Lab Services. Labs created from lab accounts use the older version, while labs created from lab plans use the newer version. This guide explains how to review lab resources, determine lab version, and delete unused resources.
 
 ## Review labs
-A lab inventory can be found in the Azure Portal under [Labs - Microsoft Azure](https://ms.portal.azure.com/#browse/Microsoft.LabServices%2Flabs). 
+A lab inventory can be found in the Azure portal under [Labs - Microsoft Azure](https://ms.portal.azure.com/#browse/Microsoft.LabServices%2Flabs). 
 * Browse and manage deployed lab resources
 * Review each lab's region, OS, and number of lab VMs in use 
 
 Additional lab configurations or queries across multiple subscriptions can be surfaced with [Azure Resource Graph Explorer](/azure/governance/resource-graph/overview). These attributes help optimize resources, plan for service retirement, and transition to a preferred lab solution.
 
 * **Name** - Identifies lab name
-* **Location** - Indicates the deployed region, which can impact compliance requirements and latency
+* **Location** - Indicates the deployed region, which can affect compliance requirements and latency
 * **State** - Shows the lab template status e.g. published, helping to track lab development stage
 * **labPlanId** - Determine the lab version, with an empty value indicating a lab account-based lab
-* **osType** - Specifies the operating system (Windows or Linux), important for sofware compatibility and licensing
+* **osType** - Specifies the operating system (Windows or Linux), important for software compatibility and licensing
 * **Capacity** - Indicates the number of lab VMs, useful for resource allocation and scaling decisions
 * **SKU** - Shows the compute option associated with the lab VM size, impacting performance and cost
-* **Image** - Identifies whether an Azure Compute Gallery (id) or Azure Marketplace (publisher) image was used, which affects image updates and opportunity for reuse  
+* **Image** - Identifies whether an Azure Compute Gallery (ID) or Azure Marketplace (publisher) image was used, which affects image updates and opportunity for reuse  
 * **Network** - Surfaces a custom network configuration for labs with advanced networking
 * **createdAt** - Provides the resource creation timestamp, useful for tracking the age and lifecycle of the lab
 * **lastModifiedAt** - Shows the most recent modification timestamp, helping to determine recent activity
 * **lastModifiedBy** - Indicates the user or application that most recently modified the resource, important for auditing and accountability
 
-In the Azure Portal at [Labs - Microsoft Azure](https://ms.portal.azure.com/#browse/Microsoft.LabServices%2Flabs), select 'Open query' and replace existing query with:
+In the Azure portal at [Labs - Microsoft Azure](https://ms.portal.azure.com/#browse/Microsoft.LabServices%2Flabs), select 'Open query' and replace existing query with:
 
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articles/lab-services/retirement-guide.md

@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ Azure Lab Services will be retired on June 28, 2027, but we strongly recommend t
 ## Call to action
 * **Start establishing a retirement plan now** to address [cost differences](#are-there-pricing-differences-across-the-microsoft-and-partner-solutions), [secure necessary cores](#can-i-transfer-my-azure-lab-services-core-limits-to-my-preferred-transition-solution), and take advantage of [extra features like in-browser labs](#do-these-lab-solutions-offer-feature-parity-with-azure-lab-services).  
 
-* **Use the latest Azure Lab Se`rvices version** ([utilizing lab plans](how-to-migrate-lab-acounts-to-lab-plans.md)) as an interim solution for enhanced performance, wider range of VM sizes, and better student experience, as you develop your long-term retirement plan to move to other Microsoft or Azure partner solutions.  
+* **Use the latest Azure Lab Services version** ([utilizing lab plans](how-to-migrate-lab-acounts-to-lab-plans.md)) as an interim solution for enhanced performance, wider range of VM sizes, and better student experience, as you develop your long-term retirement plan to move to other Microsoft or Azure partner solutions.  
 
 * **Delete unused resources** to reduce costs and formally offboard by [reviewing labs and cleaning up idle resources](find-delete-lab-resources.md).
 
@@ -29,23 +29,23 @@ Review recommended Microsoft and Azure partner solutions that offer similar and
 There are various Microsoft solutions that you might consider as a direct replacement for Azure Lab Services. Each of these Microsoft solutions offers browser-based web access. While these solutions aren't necessarily education-specific, they support a wide range of education and training scenarios. 
 
 ### Azure Virtual Desktop
-[Azure Virtual Desktop](https://azure.microsoft.com/products/virtual-desktop/) is a comprehensive desktop and app virtualization service running in the cloud, offering secure, and scalable virtual desktop experiences with usage-based pricing. It's ideal for providing full desktop and app delivery scenarios for Windows 10/11 with maximum control to any device from a flexible cloud virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) platform on your Azure infrastructure and by using Microsoft Entra ID for user identities. Azure Virtual Desktop supports CPU/GPU-based Microsoft Entra ID joined virtual machines, content filtering, image management from Azure Marketplace or Azure compute gallery, centralized end-to-end management with Intune, and multi-session capabilities. 
+[Azure Virtual Desktop](https://azure.microsoft.com/products/virtual-desktop/) is a comprehensive desktop and app virtualization service running in the cloud, offering secure, and scalable virtual desktop experiences with usage-based pricing. It's ideal for providing full desktop and app delivery scenarios for Windows 10/11 with maximum control to any device from a flexible cloud virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) platform on your Azure infrastructure and by using Microsoft Entra ID for user identities. Azure Virtual Desktop supports CPU and GPU-based Microsoft Entra ID joined virtual machines, content filtering, image management from Azure Marketplace or Azure compute gallery, centralized end-to-end management with Intune, and multi-session capabilities. 
 
 #### How can I get started with Azure Virtual Desktop?
 - [What is Azure Virtual Desktop?](/azure/virtual-desktop/overview)
 - [Azure landing zones for Azure Virtual Desktop instances](/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/scenarios/azure-virtual-desktop/ready)
 
 ### Azure DevTest Labs
-[Azure DevTest Labs](https://azure.microsoft.com/products/devtest-lab/) simplifies creation, usage, and management of infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) virtual machines within a lab context with usage-based pricing. It's ideal for computer programming related courses and those users familiar with the Azure portal. Azure DevTest Labs supports Linux and Windows CPU/GPU-based virtual machines, student admin access, network isolated labs, nested virtualization, and image management from Azure Marketplace or Azure compute gallery.
+[Azure DevTest Labs](https://azure.microsoft.com/products/devtest-lab/) simplifies creation, usage, and management of infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) virtual machines within a lab context with usage-based pricing. It's ideal for computer programming-related courses and those users familiar with the Azure portal. Azure DevTest Labs supports Linux and Windows CPU and GPU-based virtual machines, student admin access, network isolated labs, nested virtualization, and image management from Azure Marketplace or Azure compute gallery.
 
-For more guidance on transitioning from Azure Lab Services to Azure DevTest Labs, see the [Azure Lab Services to Azure DevTest Labs Transition Guide](/azure/lab-services/transition-devtest-labs-guidance).
+For more information on transitioning from Azure Lab Services to Azure DevTest Labs, see the [Azure Lab Services to Azure DevTest Labs Transition Guide](/azure/lab-services/transition-devtest-labs-guidance).
 
 #### How can I get started with Azure DevTest Labs?
 - [What is Azure DevTest Labs?](/azure/devtest-labs/devtest-lab-overview)
 - [Popular scenarios for using Azure DevTest Labs](/azure/devtest-labs/devtest-lab-guidance-get-started)
 
 ### Windows 365 Cloud PC
-[Windows 365 Cloud PC](https://www.microsoft.com/windows-365) is a highly available, optimized, and scalable virtual machine that provides end users with a rich Windows desktop experience, hosted in the Windows 365 service and is accessible from anywhere, on any device with predictable subscription pricing. Cloud PC virtual machines are Microsoft Entra ID joined and support centralized end-to-end management using Microsoft Intune. 
+[Windows 365 Cloud PC](https://www.microsoft.com/windows-365) is a highly available, optimized, and scalable virtual machine that provides end users with a rich Windows desktop experience, hosted in the Windows 365 service. It's accessible from anywhere, on any device with predictable subscription pricing. Cloud PC virtual machines are Microsoft Entra ID joined and support centralized end-to-end management using Microsoft Intune. 
 
 #### How can I get started with Windows 365 Cloud PC?
 - [What is Windows 365?](/windows-365/enterprise/overview)
@@ -89,19 +89,19 @@ After June 28, 2027, Azure Lab Services won't be supported, and you won't have a
 As you develop your long-term retirement plan to move to other Microsoft or Azure partner solutions, we recommend using the latest Azure Lab Services version (utilizing lab plans) as an interim solution, for scenarios where you don’t need to set up advanced networking. This version offers enhanced performance, a wider range of VM sizes, and better student experience. Additionally, lab plans provide faster VM start and creation times, updated hardware, and more control over regions. You can also create labs with no template, which simplifies lab creation and reduces provisioning time. By transitioning to V2, you can ensure a smoother and more efficient operation while you plan your long-term strategy. Learn more about [moving from lab accounts to lab plans](how-to-migrate-lab-acounts-to-lab-plans.md). 
 
 ### Why delete unused resources? 
-To reduce your costs and formally offboard, it is important to delete any unused resources. This includes any virtual machines, lab plans, or other resources that are no longer needed. This will help you free up cores, reduce costs from unexpected lab VMs running, tight access control and reduce security surface area. For advanced networking labs, it will also reduce costs, cut down on used IP addresses, and allow clean up address space on the network. If you have domain-joined resources, it will help clean up orphaned entries in Active Directory. Learn more about [deleting lab resources](find-delete-lab-resources.md). 
+To reduce your costs and formally offboard, it is important to delete any unused resources. This includes any virtual machines, lab plans, or other resources that are no longer needed. This will help you free up cores, reduce costs from unexpected lab VMs running, tight access control and reduce security surface area. For advanced networking labs, it will also reduce costs, cut down on used IP addresses, and allow cleanup address space on the network. If you have domain-joined resources, it will help clean up orphaned entries in Active Directory. Learn more about [deleting lab resources](find-delete-lab-resources.md). 
 
 ### Are there pricing differences across the Microsoft and partner solutions?
-Azure Lab Services operates on a consumption-based model where you only pay for active usage in your labs. The hourly price of a lab is based on [the virtual machine size](https://azure.microsoft.com/pricing/details/lab-services/) selected and includes costs such as compute. However, Azure Labs Services covers the cost of storage, which is offered as a complimentary service. The costs for other Microsoft and partner solutions vary based on their pricing model and optimizations that can be enabled. Azure Lab Services supports individual, dedicated virtual machines with persistent storage. Dedicated virtual machines with persistent storage might not be as cost efficient with other lab solutions when compared with options for multi-session, dynamic virtual machine creation, or changing the storage type to a lower tier when a virtual machine is shut down.
+Azure Lab Services operates on a consumption-based model where you only pay for active usage in your labs. The hourly price of a lab is based on [the virtual machine size](https://azure.microsoft.com/pricing/details/lab-services/) selected and includes costs such as compute. However, Azure Labs Services covers the cost of storage, which is offered as a complimentary service. The costs for other Microsoft and partner solutions vary based on their pricing model and optimizations that can be enabled. Azure Lab Services supports individual, dedicated virtual machines with persistent storage. Dedicated virtual machines with persistent storage might not be as cost efficient with other lab solutions. Consider options for multi-session, dynamic virtual machine creation, or changing the storage type to a lower tier when a virtual machine is shut down.
 
 ### Will Microsoft and partner solutions be available in the same Azure regions as Lab Services?
 Yes, the Microsoft and partner solutions will be available in similar regions as Azure Lab Services. 
 
 ### Do these lab solutions offer feature parity with Azure Lab Services?
-Compared to Azure Lab Services, other Microsoft and partner solutions provide a more comprehensive set of features, such as browser-based web access, over-the-shoulder access, and remote control access. However, some Azure Lab Services features might require a paradigm shift, because the other solutions might offer a different way to achieve a similar outcome. For example, although other solutions don't offer Teams integration, a comparable experience can be achieved by embedding a lab URL within a Teams channel and using auto-scaling or dynamic virtual machine creation. Partners like Apporto, Spektra Systems, and Skillable support LMS integrations with platforms such as Canvas, as well as alternate delivery options like REST API or URLS that can be shared directly with students.
+Compared to Azure Lab Services, other Microsoft and partner solutions provide a more comprehensive set of features, such as browser-based web access, over-the-shoulder access, and remote control access. However, some Azure Lab Services features might require a paradigm shift, because the other solutions might offer a different way to achieve a similar outcome. For example, although other solutions don't offer Teams integration, a comparable experience can be achieved by embedding a lab URL within a Teams channel and using auto-scaling or dynamic virtual machine creation. Partners like Apporto, Spektra Systems, and Skillable support LMS integrations with platforms such as Canvas. They also support alternate delivery options like REST API or URLS that can be shared directly with students.
 
 ### Can I continue to get support for Azure Lab Services until retirement?
-Yes, you can continue to get help and support for Azure Lab Services by either creating a [support request](https://portal.azure.com/#view/Microsoft_Azure_Support/HelpAndSupportBlade/~/overview) through the Azure portal or by posting a question in the [Microsoft Q&A](https://aka.ms/azlabs-microsoftqa) community forums. 
+Yes, you can continue to get help and support for Azure Lab Services. Either create a [support request](https://portal.azure.com/#view/Microsoft_Azure_Support/HelpAndSupportBlade/~/overview) through the Azure portal or post a question in the [Microsoft Q&A](https://aka.ms/azlabs-microsoftqa) community forums. 
 
 ### How do I get help and support for Microsoft solutions that can be used as a replacement for Azure Lab Services?
 To get help and support for Azure Virtual Desktop, Azure DevTest Labs, Windows 365 Cloud PC, and Microsoft Dev Box you can use the usual Microsoft support channels for the particular service. 
@@ -115,7 +115,7 @@ If you have questions about how to transition to one of the partner's solutions,
 - [Skillable](https://aka.ms/azlabs-skillable)
 
 ### Can I automatically migrate my existing lab resources from Azure Lab Services to Microsoft and partner solutions?
-Partners might provide migration tooling to automatically migrate labs from Azure Lab Services. However, early customer pilots show that it's often more efficient to recreate new labs using the optimizations offered by Microsoft and partner solutions, such as multi-session, dynamic virtual machine creation, and changing the storage type to a lower tier when a virtual machine is shut down. In certain situations, reusing custom images exported from your labs to an Azure compute gallery might be beneficial. Microsoft and partner solutions all support the use of or migration of images from your Azure compute gallery. We recommend evaluating whether existing lab images should be recreated when you're:
+Partners might provide migration tooling to automatically migrate labs from Azure Lab Services. It's often more efficient to create new labs using the optimizations offered by Microsoft and partner solutions. A new lab could unlock new options like multi-session, dynamic virtual machine creation, or changing the storage type to a lower tier when a virtual machine is shut down. In certain situations, reusing custom images exported from your labs to an Azure compute gallery might be beneficial. Microsoft and partner solutions all support the use of or migration of images from your Azure compute gallery. We recommend evaluating whether existing lab images should be recreated when you are:
 - Upgrading from [Generation 1](/windows-server/virtualization/hyper-v/plan/should-i-create-a-generation-1-or-2-virtual-machine-in-hyper-v) to [Generation 2](/azure/virtual-machines/generation-2) VM image, which might have improved boot and installation times.
 - Restructuring disk size to optimize lab requirements. 
 - Generalizing image as appropriate, such as AVD (Azure Lab Services only exports specialized images).