Merge pull request #271984 from b-ahibbard/edit-net-features-downtime

Edit network features - no downtime upgrade

Author: v-dirichards

articles/azure-netapp-files/configure-network-features.md

@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ services: azure-netapp-files
 author: b-hchen
 ms.service: azure-netapp-files
 ms.topic: how-to
-ms.date: 08/20/2024
+ms.date: 10/24/2024
 ms.custom: references_regions
 ms.author: anfdocs
 ---
@@ -76,8 +76,12 @@ You can edit the network features option of existing volumes from *Basic* to *St
 >[!IMPORTANT]
 >It's not recommended that you use the edit network features option with Terraform-managed volumes due to risks. You must follow separate instructions if you use Terraform-managed volumes. For more information see, [Update Terraform-managed Azure NetApp Files volume from Basic to Standard](#update-terraform-managed-azure-netapp-files-volume-from-basic-to-standard).
 
->[!IMPORTANT]
-> You should only use the edit network features option for an [application volume group for SAP HANA](application-volume-group-introduction.md) if you have enrolled in the [extension one preview](application-volume-group-introduction.md#extension-1-features), which adds support for Standard network features. 
+
+### Considerations when editing networking features 
+
+* You should only use the edit network features option for an [application volume group for SAP HANA](application-volume-group-introduction.md) if you have enrolled in the [extension one preview](application-volume-group-introduction.md#extension-1-features), which adds support for Standard network features. 
+* If you enabled both the `ANFStdToBasicNetworkFeaturesRevert` and `ANFBasicToStdNetworkFeaturesUpgrade` AFECs and are using 1 or 2-TiB capacity pools, see [Resize a capacity pool or a volume](azure-netapp-files-resize-capacity-pools-or-volumes.md) for information about sizing your capacity pools. 
+* <a name="no-downtime"></a> Azure NetApp Files supports a non-disruptive upgrade to Standard network features and a revert to Basic network features. This operation is expected to take at least 25 minutes. You can't create a regular or data protection volume or application volume group while the edit network feature operation is underway. This feature is currently in **preview** in the Australia East, Central India, North Central US, and Switzerland North regions. In all other regions, updating network features can cause a network disruption on the volumes for up to 5 minutes. 
 
 > [!NOTE]
 > You need to submit a waitlist request for accessing the feature through the **[Azure NetApp Files standard networking features (edit volumes) Request Form](https://aka.ms/anfeditnetworkfeaturespreview)**. The feature can take approximately one week to be enabled after you submit the waitlist request. You can check the status of feature registration by using the following command: 
@@ -91,7 +95,7 @@ You can edit the network features option of existing volumes from *Basic* to *St
 > ```
 
 > [!NOTE]
-> You can also revert the option from *Standard* back to *Basic* network features. However, before performing the revert operation, you need to submit a waitlist request through the **[Azure NetApp Files standard networking features (edit volumes) Request Form](https://aka.ms/anfeditnetworkfeatures)**. The revert capability can take approximately one week to be enabled after you submit the waitlist request. You can check the status of the registration by using the following command: 
+> You can also revert the option from *Standard* back to *Basic* network features. Before performing the revert operation, you must submit a waitlist request through the **[Azure NetApp Files standard networking features (edit volumes) Request Form](https://aka.ms/anfeditnetworkfeatures)**. The revert capability can take approximately one week to be enabled after you submit the waitlist request. You can check the status of the registration by using the following command: 
 >
 > ```azurepowershell-interactive
 > Get-AzProviderFeature -ProviderNamespace Microsoft.NetApp -FeatureName ANFStdToBasicNetworkFeaturesRevert                                                      
@@ -103,11 +107,7 @@ You can edit the network features option of existing volumes from *Basic* to *St
 >
 > If you revert, considerations apply and require careful planning. See [Guidelines for Azure NetApp Files network planning](azure-netapp-files-network-topologies.md#constraints) for constraints and supported network topologies about Standard and Basic network features. 
 
-> [!IMPORTANT]
-> Updating the network features option might cause a network disruption on the volumes for up to 5 minutes. 
-
->[!NOTE]
->If you have enabled both the `ANFStdToBasicNetworkFeaturesRevert` and `ANFBasicToStdNetworkFeaturesUpgrade` AFECs are using 1 or 2-TiB capacity pools, see [Resize a capacity pool or a volume](azure-netapp-files-resize-capacity-pools-or-volumes.md) for information about sizing your capacity pools. 
+### Edit network features 
 
 1. Navigate to the volume for which you want to change the network features option. 
 1. Select **Change network features**. 

articles/azure-netapp-files/whats-new.md

@@ -6,13 +6,21 @@ author: b-hchen
 ms.service: azure-netapp-files
 ms.custom: linux-related-content
 ms.topic: overview
-ms.date: 09/27/2024
+ms.date: 10/24/2024
 ms.author: anfdocs
 ---
 
 # What's new in Azure NetApp Files
 
 Azure NetApp Files is updated regularly. This article provides a summary about the latest new features and enhancements.
+ 
+## October 2024
+
+* [Edit network features enhancement: no downtime](configure-network-features.md#no-downtime) (Preview)
+
+    Azure NetApp Files now supports the ability to edit network features (that is, upgrade from Basic to Standard network features) with no downtime for Azure NetApp Files volumes. Standard Network Features provide you with an enhanced virtual networking experience for a seamless and consistent experience along with security posture for Azure NetApp Files. 
+
+    This feature is currently in preview in the Australia East, Central India, North Central US, and Switzerland North regions. 
 
 ## September 2024