Merge pull request #85072 from alkohli/1ss

ShannonLeavitt · web-flow · commit f6e57a46cafd · 2019-08-12T10:57:50.000-06:00
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diff --git a/articles/storsimple/storsimple-8000-aad-registration-key.md b/articles/storsimple/storsimple-8000-aad-registration-key.md
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 # Use the new authentication for your StorSimple
 
+[!INCLUDE [storsimple-8000-eol-banner](../../includes/storsimple-8000-eol-banner.md)]
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 ## Overview
 
 The StorSimple Device Manager service runs in Microsoft Azure and connects to multiple StorSimple devices. To date, StorSimple Device Manager service has used an Access Control service (ACS) to authenticate the service to your StorSimple device. The ACS mechanism will be deprecated soon and replaced by an Azure Active Directory (AAD) authentication. For more information, go to the following announcements for ACS deprecation and use of AAD authentication.
diff --git a/articles/storsimple/storsimple-8000-choose-storage-solution.md b/articles/storsimple/storsimple-8000-choose-storage-solution.md
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 # Compare StorSimple with Azure File Sync and Data Box Edge data transfer options 
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+[!INCLUDE [storsimple-8000-eol-banner](../../includes/storsimple-8000-eol-banner.md)]
  
 This document provides an overview of options for on-premises data transfer to Azure, comparing: Data Box Edge vs. Azure File Sync vs. StorSimple 8000 series.
 
diff --git a/articles/storsimple/storsimple-8000-cloud-appliance-u2.md b/articles/storsimple/storsimple-8000-cloud-appliance-u2.md
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 # Deploy and manage a StorSimple Cloud Appliance in Azure (Update 3 and later)
 
+[!INCLUDE [storsimple-8000-eol-banner](../../includes/storsimple-8000-eol-banner.md)]
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 ## Overview
 
 The StorSimple 8000 Series Cloud Appliance is an additional capability that comes with your Microsoft Azure StorSimple solution. The StorSimple Cloud Appliance runs on a virtual machine in a Microsoft Azure virtual network, and you can use it to back up and clone data from your hosts.
diff --git a/articles/storsimple/storsimple-8000-deployment-walkthrough-gov-u2.md b/articles/storsimple/storsimple-8000-deployment-walkthrough-gov-u2.md
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 # Deploy your on-premises StorSimple device in the Government portal
 
+[!INCLUDE [storsimple-8000-eol-banner](../../includes/storsimple-8000-eol-banner.md)]
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 ## Overview
 Welcome to Microsoft Azure StorSimple device deployment. These deployment tutorials apply to the StorSimple 8000 Series running Update 3 software or later in the Azure Government portal. This series of tutorials includes a configuration checklist, a list of configuration prerequisites, and detailed configuration steps for your StorSimple device.
 
diff --git a/articles/storsimple/storsimple-8000-deployment-walkthrough-u2.md b/articles/storsimple/storsimple-8000-deployment-walkthrough-u2.md
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 # Deploy your on-premises StorSimple device (Update 3 and later)
 
+[!INCLUDE [storsimple-8000-eol-banner](../../includes/storsimple-8000-eol-banner.md)]
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 ## Overview
 Welcome to Microsoft Azure StorSimple device deployment. These deployment tutorials apply to StorSimple 8000 Series Update 3 or later. This series of tutorials includes a configuration checklist, configuration prerequisites, and detailed configuration steps for your StorSimple device.
 
diff --git a/articles/storsimple/storsimple-8000-limits.md b/articles/storsimple/storsimple-8000-limits.md
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 # What are StorSimple 8000 series system limits?
 
+[!INCLUDE [storsimple-8000-eol-banner](../../includes/storsimple-8000-eol-banner.md)]
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 ## Overview
 
 StorSimple provides scalable and flexible storage for your datacenter. However, there are some limits that you should keep in mind as you plan, deploy, and operate your StorSimple solution. The following table describes these limits and provides some recommendations so that you can get the most out of your StorSimple solution.
diff --git a/articles/storsimple/storsimple-8000-manage-service.md b/articles/storsimple/storsimple-8000-manage-service.md
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 # Deploy the StorSimple Device Manager service for StorSimple 8000 series devices
 
+[!INCLUDE [storsimple-8000-eol-banner](../../includes/storsimple-8000-eol-banner.md)]
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 ## Overview
 
 The StorSimple Device Manager service runs in Microsoft Azure and connects to multiple StorSimple devices. After you create the service, you can use it to manage all the devices that are connected to the StorSimple Device Manager service from a single, central location, thereby minimizing administrative burden.
diff --git a/articles/storsimple/storsimple-8000-security.md b/articles/storsimple/storsimple-8000-security.md
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 # StorSimple security and data protection
 
+[!INCLUDE [storsimple-8000-eol-banner](../../includes/storsimple-8000-eol-banner.md)]
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 ## Overview
 
 Security is a major concern for anyone who is adopting a new technology, especially when the technology is used with confidential or proprietary data. As you evaluate different technologies, you must consider increased risks and costs for data protection. Microsoft Azure StorSimple provides both a security and privacy solution for data protection, helping to ensure:
diff --git a/articles/storsimple/storsimple-8000-system-requirements.md b/articles/storsimple/storsimple-8000-system-requirements.md
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 ## Overview
 
+[!INCLUDE [storsimple-8000-eol-banner](../../includes/storsimple-8000-eol-banner.md)]
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 Welcome to Microsoft Azure StorSimple. This article describes important system requirements and best practices for your StorSimple device and for the storage clients accessing the device. We recommend that you review the information carefully before you deploy your StorSimple system, and then refer back to it as necessary during deployment and subsequent operation.
 
 The system requirements include:
diff --git a/articles/storsimple/storsimple-8000-technical-specifications-and-compliance.md b/articles/storsimple/storsimple-8000-technical-specifications-and-compliance.md
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 ## Overview
 
+[!INCLUDE [storsimple-8000-eol-banner](../../includes/storsimple-8000-eol-banner.md)]
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 The hardware components of your Microsoft Azure StorSimple device adhere to the technical specifications and regulatory standards outlined in this article. The technical specifications describe the Power and Cooling Modules (PCMs), disk drives, storage capacity, and enclosures. The compliance information covers such things as international standards, safety and emissions, and cabling.
 
 ## Power and Cooling Module specifications
diff --git a/articles/storsimple/storsimple-8100-hardware-installation.md b/articles/storsimple/storsimple-8100-hardware-installation.md
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 # Unpack, rack-mount, and cable your StorSimple 8100 device
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 ## Overview
 Your Microsoft Azure StorSimple 8100 is a single enclosure, rack-mounted device. This tutorial explains how to unpack, rack-mount, and cable the StorSimple 8100 device hardware before you configure and deploy the StorSimple device.
 
diff --git a/articles/storsimple/storsimple-8600-hardware-installation.md b/articles/storsimple/storsimple-8600-hardware-installation.md
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 # Unpack, rack-mount, and cable your StorSimple 8600 device
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+[!INCLUDE [storsimple-8000-eol-banner](../../includes/storsimple-8000-eol-banner.md)]
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 ## Overview
 Your Microsoft Azure StorSimple 8600 is a dual enclosure device and consists of a primary and an EBOD enclosure. This tutorial explains how to unpack, rack-mount, and cable the StorSimple 8600 device hardware before you configure the StorSimple software.
 
diff --git a/articles/storsimple/storsimple-overview.md b/articles/storsimple/storsimple-overview.md
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 # StorSimple 8000 series: a hybrid cloud storage solution
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+[!INCLUDE [storsimple-8000-eol-banner](../../includes/storsimple-8000-eol-banner.md)]
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 ## Overview
 Welcome to Microsoft Azure StorSimple, an integrated storage solution that manages storage tasks between on-premises devices and Microsoft Azure cloud storage. StorSimple is an efficient, cost-effective, and easily manageable storage area network (SAN) solution that eliminates many of the issues and expenses associated with enterprise storage and data protection. It uses the proprietary StorSimple 8000 series device, integrates with cloud services, and provides a set of management tools for a seamless view of all enterprise storage, including cloud storage. (The StorSimple deployment information published on the Microsoft Azure website applies to StorSimple 8000 series devices only. If you are using a StorSimple 5000/7000 series device, go to [StorSimple Help](http://onlinehelp.storsimple.com/).)
 
diff --git a/articles/storsimple/storsimple-regions.md b/articles/storsimple/storsimple-regions.md
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 # Available regions for your StorSimple
 
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 ## Overview
 
 The Azure datacenters operate in multiple geographies around the world to meet customer's demands of performance, requirements, and preferences regarding data location. An Azure geography is a defined area of the world that contains at least one Azure Region. An Azure region is an area within a geography, containing one or more datacenters.
diff --git a/articles/storsimple/storsimple-safety.md b/articles/storsimple/storsimple-safety.md
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 # Safely install and operate your StorSimple device
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 ![Warning Icon](./media/storsimple-safety/IC740879.png)
 ![Read Safety Notice Icon](./media/storsimple-safety/IC740885.png) **READ SAFETY AND HEALTH INFORMATION**
 
diff --git a/articles/storsimple/storsimple-supported-hardware-for-10-gbe-network-interfaces.md b/articles/storsimple/storsimple-supported-hardware-for-10-gbe-network-interfaces.md
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 # Supported hardware for the 10 GbE network interfaces on your StorSimple device
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 ## Overview
 This article provides information about supplementary hardware that works with your Microsoft Azure StorSimple device.
 
diff --git a/includes/storsimple-8000-eol-banner.md b/includes/storsimple-8000-eol-banner.md
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+---
+title: "include file"
+description: "include file"
+services: storsimple
+author: alkohli
+ms.service: storsimple
+ms.topic: "include"
+ms.date: 08/12/2019
+ms.author: alkohli
+ms.custom: "include file"
+---
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+> [!IMPORTANT]
+> StorSimple 8000 series will reach its [end-of-life](https://support.microsoft.com/lifecycle/search?alpha=StorSimple%208000%20Series) in July 2020. If you are considering new deployments of StorSimple 8000 series, we recommend that you explore other alternatives such as [Azure File Sync](../articles/storage/files/storage-sync-files-deployment-guide.md) or [Azure Data Box Online devices](https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/databox-online/) for your workloads.
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