Merge pull request #112532 from anbene/replace-aka

Replaced aka links with direct links

Author: ttorble

articles/marketplace/azure-partner-customer-usage-attribution.md

@@ -32,10 +32,10 @@ Customer usage attribution supports three deployment options:
 
 ## Create GUIDs
 
-A GUID is a unique reference identifier that has 32 hexadecimal digits. To create GUIDs for tracking, you should use a GUID generator. The Azure Storage team has created a [GUID generator form](https://aka.ms/StoragePartners) that will email you a GUID of the correct format and can be reused across the different tracking systems.
+A GUID is a unique reference identifier that has 32 hexadecimal digits. To create GUIDs for tracking, you should use a GUID generator. The Azure Storage team has created a [GUID generator form](https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=v4j5cvGGr0GRqy180BHbR3i8TQB_XnRAsV3-7XmQFpFUMVRVVFFLTDFLS0E2QzNYSkFZR1U3WVJCTSQlQCN0PWcu) that will email you a GUID of the correct format and can be reused across the different tracking systems.
 
 > [!NOTE]
-> It is highly recommended that you use [Azure Storage's GUID generator form](https://aka.ms/StoragePartners) to create your GUID. For more information, see our [FAQ](#faq).
+> It is highly recommended that you use [Azure Storage's GUID generator form](https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=v4j5cvGGr0GRqy180BHbR3i8TQB_XnRAsV3-7XmQFpFUMVRVVFFLTDFLS0E2QzNYSkFZR1U3WVJCTSQlQCN0PWcu) to create your GUID. For more information, see our [FAQ](#faq).
 
 We recommend you create a unique GUID for every offer and distribution channel for each product. You can opt to use a single GUID for the product's multiple distribution channels if you do not want reporting to be split.
 
@@ -56,7 +56,7 @@ After you add a GUID to your template or in the user agent, and register the GUI
 
 1. Sign in to [Partner Center](https://partner.microsoft.com/dashboard).
 
-1. Sign up as a [commercial marketplace publisher](https://aka.ms/JoinMarketplace).
+1. Sign up as a [commercial marketplace publisher](https://partner.microsoft.com/dashboard/account/v3/enrollment/introduction/azureisv).
 
    * Partners are required to [have a profile in Partner Center](https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/marketplace/become-publisher). You're encouraged to list the offer in Azure Marketplace or AppSource.
    * Partners can register multiple GUIDs.
@@ -281,7 +281,7 @@ You can also receive technical guidance from a Microsoft Partner Technical Consu
 
 ### How to submit a technical consultation request
 
-1. Visit [https://aka.ms/TechnicalJourney](https://aka.ms/TechnicalJourney).
+1. Visit [Partner Technical Services](https://partner.microsoft.com/training/partner-technical-services).
 1. Select Cloud infrastructure and management, and a new page will open for you to view the technical journey.
 1. Under Deployment Services, click the Submit a request button
 1. Sign in using your MSA (MPN account) or your AAD (Partner Dashboard account); based on your sign-in credentials, an online request form will open:
@@ -290,7 +290,7 @@ You can also receive technical guidance from a Microsoft Partner Technical Consu
     * Enter a title and the description of the problem (provide as much detail as possible).
 1. Click Submit
 
-View step-by-step instructions with screenshots at [https://aka.ms/TechConsultInstructions](https://aka.ms/TechConsultInstructions).
+View step-by-step instructions with screenshots at [Using Technical Presales and Deployment Services](https://support.microsoft.com/help/3121537/using-technical-presales-and-deployment-services#request%20a%20technical%20consultation).
 
 ### What's next
 

articles/marketplace/cloud-solution-providers.md

@@ -100,7 +100,7 @@ If you've authorized a partner in the CSP program and that partner has already r
 
 If a partner in the CSP program has not sold your product to their customers and you'd like to remove the CSP after your offer has been published, use the following instructions:
 
-1. Go to the [Support request page](https://aka.ms/marketplacepublishersupport). The first few dropdown menus are automatically filled in for you.
+1. Go to the [Support request page](https://partner.microsoft.com/support/v2/?stage=1). The first few dropdown menus are automatically filled in for you.
 
    > [!NOTE]
    > Don't change the pre-populated dropdown menu selections.
@@ -122,7 +122,7 @@ Use this section to navigate between the three CSP reseller options.
 
 If your offer is currently **Option 1: Any partner in the CSP program** and you'd like to navigate to either of the other two options, use the following instructions to create a request:
 
-1. Go to the [Support request page](https://aka.ms/marketplacepublishersupport). The first few dropdown menus are automatically filled in for you.
+1. Go to the [Support request page](https://partner.microsoft.com/support/v2/?stage=1). The first few dropdown menus are automatically filled in for you.
 
    > [!NOTE]
    > Don't change the pre-populated dropdown menu selections.
@@ -140,7 +140,7 @@ If your offer is currently **Option 1: Any partner in the CSP program** and you'
 
 If your offer is currently **Option 2: Specific partners in the CSP program I select** and you'd like to navigate to **Option one: Any partner in the CSP program**, use the following instructions to create a request:
 
-1. Go to the [Support request page](https://aka.ms/marketplacepublishersupport). The first few dropdown menus are automatically filled in for you.
+1. Go to the [Support request page](https://partner.microsoft.com/support/v2/?stage=1). The first few dropdown menus are automatically filled in for you.
 
    > [!NOTE]
    > Don't change the pre-populated dropdown menu selections.
@@ -153,7 +153,7 @@ If your offer is currently **Option 2: Specific partners in the CSP program I se
 
  If your offer is currently **Option 2: Specific partners in the CSP program I select** and you'd like to navigate to **Option 3: No partners in the CSP program**, you'll only be able to navigate to that option if the partners in the CSP program you'd previously authorized have not resold your offer to end customers. Please use the following instructions to create a request:
 
-1. Go to the [Support request page](https://aka.ms/marketplacepublishersupport). The first few dropdown menus are automatically filled in for you.
+1. Go to the [Support request page](https://partner.microsoft.com/support/v2/?stage=1). The first few dropdown menus are automatically filled in for you.
 
    > [!NOTE]
    > Don't change the pre-populated dropdown menu selections.

articles/marketplace/consulting-services.md

@@ -66,9 +66,10 @@ For AppSource, the eligible competencies are listed in the following table:
 
 Additional resources and support:
 
-* [Microsoft cloud enablement desk](https://aka.ms/CEDnominate): Complete the partner nomination form for the cloud enablement desk guided experience to connect to a cloud program specialist who can articulate Microsoft Partner Network benefits and serve as guide to competency attainment.  
+* [Microsoft cloud enablement desk](https://partner.microsoft.com/campaigns/ced-nomination-form/): Complete the partner nomination form for the cloud enablement desk guided experience to connect to a cloud program specialist who can articulate Microsoft Partner Network benefits and serve as guide to competency attainment.  
 * [Become a Power BI partner](https://powerbi.microsoft.com/become-a-partner/): Submit a request to get listed on Power BI showcase.
 
+
 For more information about competencies, go to the [Microsoft Partner Network Competencies](https://partner.microsoft.com/membership/competencies) page. 
 
 System-integrator partners can submit consulting-service offerings for the following 21 countries/regions:

articles/marketplace/enable-appsource-marketplace-using-azure-ad.md

@@ -40,7 +40,7 @@ For more information about SaaS technical requirements, see [SaaS applications O
 
 ## Azure AD integration
 
-- For information on how to enable single sign-on by integrating Azure AD into your listing, see [Azure Active Directory for developers]( https://aka.ms/aaddev).
+- For information on how to enable single sign-on by integrating Azure AD into your listing, see [Azure Active Directory for developers]( https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/active-directory/develop/).
 - To get details about Azure AD single sign-on, see [What is application access and single sign-on with Azure Active Directory?](https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/active-directory/manage-apps/what-is-single-sign-on).
 
 ## Enable a trial listing

articles/marketplace/gtm-your-marketplace-benefits.md

@@ -28,19 +28,19 @@ You will be contacted by a member of the Rewards team when your offer goes live,
 
 For Transact partners, as you grow your billed sales through the marketplace platform, you unlock greater benefits per tier. 
 
-The minimum requirement to publish in the storefronts is an MPNID, so these benefits are available to all partners regardless of MPN competency status or partner type. Each partner is empowered to grow their business through the marketplace as a platform. 
+The minimum requirement to publish in the storefronts is an MPNID, so these benefits are available to all partners regardless of MPN competency status or partner type. Each partner is empowered to grow their business through the marketplace as a platform.
 
-You will get support in understanding the resources available to you and in implementing the best practices, which you can also [review on on your own](https://partner.microsoft.com/asset/collection/azure-marketplace-and-appsource-publisher-toolkit#/). 
+You will get support in understanding the resources available to you and in implementing the best practices, which you can also [review on on your own](https://partner.microsoft.com/asset/collection/azure-marketplace-and-appsource-publisher-toolkit#/).
 
-Detailed descriptions of all program benefits can be found in the [Marketplace Rewards program deck](https://aka.ms/marketplacerewards).
+Detailed descriptions of all program benefits can be found in the [Marketplace Rewards program deck](https://onedrive.live.com/view.aspx?resid=6C423AE231DA44BB!356&ithint=file%2cpptx&authkey=!ANmCupRE4iK9S2c).
 
 Your steps to get started are easy:
 
 1. Publish an offer in either Microsoft AppSource or Azure Marketplace.
 2. The team reaches out to the "owner" or "primary contact" per marketplace offer. It is a best practice to enter either an individual or an alias you check regularly: messages sent to aliases such as [email protected] often get lost.
 
 >[!Note]
->If your offer has been live for more than four weeks and you have not received a message, please check within your organization who is the owner of the offer in question, by looking in Partner Center. They should have the communication and next steps. <br> <br> If you cannot determine the owner, or if the owner has left your company, you can raise a support ticket at https://aka.ms/marketplacepublishersupport.
+>If your offer has been live for more than four weeks and you have not received a message, please check within your organization who is the owner of the offer in question, by looking in Partner Center. They should have the communication and next steps. <br> <br> If you cannot determine the owner, or if the owner has left your company, you can raise a support ticket at [Help and Support](https://partner.microsoft.com/support/v2/?stage=1).
 
 The scope of the activities available to you expands as you grow your offerings in the marketplace. All listings receive a base level of optimization recommendations and promotion as part of a self-serve email of resources and best practices.
 
@@ -52,7 +52,7 @@ The table below summarize the eligibility requirements for list and trial offers
 
 ![Go-To-Market benefits](./media/marketplace-publishers-guide/gtm-eligibility-requirements.png)
 
-Detailed descriptions for all these benefits can be found in the [Marketplace Rewards program deck](https://aka.ms/marketplacerewards).
+Detailed descriptions for all these benefits can be found in the [Marketplace Rewards program deck](https://onedrive.live.com/view.aspx?resid=6C423AE231DA44BB!356&ithint=file%2cpptx&authkey=!ANmCupRE4iK9S2c).
 
 ## Marketplace Rewards for transact partners
 
@@ -73,15 +73,15 @@ All partners who have a live offer get to work with a dedicated engagement manag
 
 \* Seats sold threshold applies to Microsoft 365 apps only (SaaS applications that have integrations with Microsoft Teams, Office, Outlook, or SharePoint) and benefits must be completed by June 30, 2020.
 
-Detailed descriptions for all these benefits can be found in the [Marketplace Rewards program deck](https://aka.ms/marketplacerewards).
+Detailed descriptions for all these benefits can be found in the [Marketplace Rewards program deck](https://onedrive.live.com/view.aspx?resid=6C423AE231DA44BB!356&ithint=file%2cpptx&authkey=!ANmCupRE4iK9S2c).
 
 In addition to the rewards benefits, business applications partners with Dynamics offers published to Microsoft AppSource have supplementary programming available to them through [ISV Connect](https://partner.microsoft.com/solutions/business-applications/isv-overview). This includes technical, marketing, and sales support that is specialized for the needs of business applications partners.
 
 ## Marketplace Rewards requirements and restrictions
 
 ### Publisher Agreement
 
-All the activities described on this page are covered by the [marketplace publisher agreement](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=699560) and are pursuant to the Commercial Benefits Program Addendum.
+All the activities described on this page are covered by the [marketplace publisher agreement](https://query.prod.cms.rt.microsoft.com/cms/api/am/binary/RE3ypvt) and are pursuant to the Commercial Benefits Program Addendum.
 
 ### Cancellation policy
 
@@ -92,13 +92,13 @@ Microsoft reserves the right to revoke and terminate Marketplace Rewards benefit
 * engage in illegal activity using their marketplace listing.
 * are de-listed from the commercial marketplace. 
 * use their offer to show marketing or other content that violates copyright or trademark laws.
-* violate the policies of the [Azure sponsorship program](https://azure.microsoft.com/offers/ms-azr-0036p/), including, but not limited to, using the Azure sponsorship funding for their own internal operations or Bitcoin mining. 
+* violate the policies of the [Azure sponsorship program](https://azure.microsoft.com/offers/ms-azr-0036p/), including, but not limited to, using the Azure sponsorship funding for their own internal operations or Bitcoin mining.
 
 ### Offer Availability
 
 This offer is conducted in English for all partners with a live offer in Azure Marketplace or Microsoft AppSource.
 
-Transactions that are proven to be fraudulent will not count towards a publisher's [billed sales program tier](https://aka.ms/marketplacepublisherrewards), as noted in the [list, trial, consulting](#list-trial-and-consulting-benefits) section, the [transact partner benefits](#marketplace-rewards-for-transact-partners) section, and the [detailed program deck](https://aka.ms/marketplacepublisherrewards). Microsoft will allocate partners to eligibility tiers based on their actual billed sales, after the fraud has been removed. 
+Transactions that are proven to be fraudulent will not count towards a publisher's billed sales program tier, as noted in the [list, trial, consulting](#list-trial-and-consulting-benefits) section and the [transact partner benefits](#marketplace-rewards-for-transact-partners) section. Microsoft will allocate partners to eligibility tiers based on their actual billed sales, after the fraud has been removed.
 
 ## Next steps
 

articles/marketplace/index.yml

@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ landingContent:
       - text: Microsoft commercial marketplace FAQs
         url: ./marketplace-faq-publisher-guide.md
       - text: Release notes
-        url: https://aka.ms/publicmarketplaceroadmap
+        url: ./marketplace-roadmap.md
 
   - title: Common scenarios and tasks
     linkLists:
@@ -51,9 +51,9 @@ landingContent:
       - text: Make solutions available in Microsoft AppSource and within Office
         url: https://docs.microsoft.com/office/dev/store/submit-to-appsource-via-partner-center
       - text: Participate in the Azure Marketplace and AppSource community forum
-        url: https://aka.ms/MarketplaceCommunity
+        url: https://www.microsoftpartnercommunity.com/t5/Microsoft-AppSource-and-Azure/bd-p/2222
       - text: Register to join webinars for discussion or watch later on demand
-        url: https://aka.ms/allwebinars
+        url: https://microsoftcloudpartner.eventbuilder.com/AllWebinars
 
   - title: Analyze your offer and customer data
     linkLists:

articles/marketplace/integrated-solutions-for-publishers.md

@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ In a single bundled offer, an integrated solution combines point-solution techno
 
 Integrated solutions aim to address a specific customer need or scenario. Providers begin by understanding the industry challenge or pain points. They then integrate two or more best-of-breed technologies to create a unified and repeatable deployment experience for customers. Providers get customers up and running rapidly. They offer a single point of contact to the customer, providing relevant customization, consulting, and solution support. The outcome is an integrated solution, including technology and services.
 
-For an overview of the Integrated Solutions program, watch [this video](https://aka.ms/AA5qos4).
+For an overview of the Integrated Solutions program, watch the [Overview video for partners](https://partner.microsoft.com/asset/detail/integrated-solutions-program-overview-for-partners-mp4).
 
 ## Benefits of integrated solutions in the marketplace
 
@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ For an overview of the Integrated Solutions program, watch [this video](https://
 
 ## Submit a nomination
 
-Partners who want to participate in the program should identify other partners they want to work with. They should complete the [Integrated Solutions nomination form](https://aka.ms/AA5qicu). The Integrated Solutions program team reviews the nomination and follows up within 10 business days. The team provides approval and next steps.
+Partners who want to participate in the program should identify other partners they want to work with. They should complete the [Integrated Solutions nomination form](https://assetsprod.microsoft.com/mpn/integrated-solutions-partner-nomination.docx). The Integrated Solutions program team reviews the nomination and follows up within 10 business days. The team provides approval and next steps.
 
 ## Develop an integrated solution
 
@@ -79,9 +79,9 @@ After your nomination is approved, use the linked program resources to develop y
 
     Use these resources for the development process:
 
-    * [Business decision workshop discussion guide](https://aka.ms/AA5qicx)
-    * [Technical decision workshop discussion guide](https://aka.ms/AA5qid1)
-    * [Quickstart video: Business and technical workshops](https://aka.ms/AA5qos9)
+    * [Business decision workshop discussion guide](https://assetsprod.microsoft.com/mpn/integrated-solutions-discussion-guide-for-business-workshop.pptx)
+    * [Technical decision workshop discussion guide](https://assetsprod.microsoft.com/mpn/integrated-solutions-discussion-guide-for-technical-workshop.pptx)
+    * [Quickstart video: Integrated Solutions workshops](https://partner.microsoft.com/asset/detail/integrated-solutions-workshop-quickstart-guide-mp4)
 
 1. Identify a cross-partner project manager to drive the project plan and timeline that you developed in the business and technical workshops.
 
@@ -93,8 +93,8 @@ After your nomination is approved, use the linked program resources to develop y
 
     * A combined solution name.
     * A listing description of the integrated solution. Follow [offer-listing best practices](./gtm-offer-listing-best-practices.md).
-    * A one-page pitch to customers. Use the [one-pager template](https://aka.ms/AA5s08a).
-    * A customer presentation. Use the [presentation template](https://aka.ms/AA5s7ql).
+    * A one-page pitch to customers. Use the [one-pager template](https://assetsprod.microsoft.com/mpn/integrated-solutions-customer-one-pager-template.pptx).
+    * A customer presentation. Use the [presentation template](https://assetsprod.microsoft.com/mpn/customer-presentation-template.pptx).
     * A logo for the combined solution.
 
 ## Publish your integrated solution