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azure-local/upgrade/upgrade-22h2-to-23h2-other-methods.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: Upgrade Azure Stack HCI OS, version 22H2 to version 23H2 via other method
 description: Learn how to upgrade from Azure Stack HCI OS, version 22H2 to version 23H2 using other manual methods on Azure Local.
 author: alkohli
 ms.topic: how-to
-ms.date: 04/25/2025
+ms.date: 05/12/2025
 ms.author: alkohli
 ms.reviewer: alkohli
 ms.service: azure-local
@@ -49,6 +49,12 @@ Before you begin, make sure that:
 - You shut down virtual machines (VMs). We recommend shutting down VMs before performing the OS upgrade to prevent unexpected outages and damages to databases.
 - You have access to the Azure Stack HCI OS, version 23H2 software update. This update is available via Windows Update or as a downloadable media. The media is an ISO file that you can download from the [Azure portal](https://portal.azure.com/#view/Microsoft_Azure_HybridCompute/AzureArcCenterBlade/~/hciGetStarted).
 - You have access to a client that can connect to your Azure Local. This client should be running PowerShell 5.0 or later.
+- You run the repair registration cmdlet:
+
+   ```powershell
+   Register-AzStackHCI -TenantId "<tenant_ID>" -SubscriptionId "<subscription_ID>" -ComputerName "<computer_name>" -RepairRegistration
+   ```
+
 - (Recommended) You enable [Secure Boot](/windows-hardware/design/device-experiences/oem-secure-boot) on Azure Local machines before you upgrade the OS.
    To enable Secure Boot, follow these steps:
    1. Drain the cluster node.

azure-local/upgrade/upgrade-22h2-to-23h2-powershell.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: Upgrade Azure Stack HCI OS, version 22H2 to version 23H2 via PowerShell
 description: Learn how to use PowerShell to upgrade Azure Stack HCI OS, version 22H2 to version 23H2.
 author: alkohli
 ms.topic: how-to
-ms.date: 04/25/2025
+ms.date: 05/12/2025
 ms.author: alkohli
 ms.reviewer: alkohli
 ms.service: azure-local
@@ -48,6 +48,12 @@ Before you begin, make sure that:
 - You shut down virtual machines (VMs). We recommend shutting down VMs before performing the OS upgrade to prevent unexpected outages and damages to databases.
 - You have access to the Azure Stack HCI, version 23H2 OS software update for Azure Local. This update is available via Windows Update or as a downloadable media. The media is an ISO file that you can download from the [Azure portal](https://portal.azure.com/#view/Microsoft_Azure_HybridCompute/AzureArcCenterBlade/~/hciGetStarted).
 - You have access to a client that can connect to your Azure Local instance. This client should be running PowerShell 5.0 or later.
+- You run the repair registration cmdlet:
+
+   ```powershell
+   Register-AzStackHCI -TenantId "<tenant_ID>" -SubscriptionId "<subscription_ID>" -ComputerName "<computer_name>" -RepairRegistration
+   ```
+
 - (Recommended) You enable [Secure Boot](/windows-hardware/design/device-experiences/oem-secure-boot) on Azure Local machines before you upgrade the OS.
    To enable Secure Boot, follow these steps:
    1. Drain the cluster node.

azure-local/upgrade/upgrade-22h2-to-23h2-windows-admin-center.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: Upgrade Azure Stack HCI OS, version 22H2 to version 23H2 via Windows Admi
 description: Learn how to upgrade Azure Stack HCI OS, version 22H2 to version 23H2 using Windows Admin Center.
 author: alkohli
 ms.topic: how-to
-ms.date: 04/25/2025
+ms.date: 05/12/2025
 ms.author: alkohli
 ms.reviewer: alkohli
 ms.service: azure-local
@@ -47,6 +47,12 @@ Before you begin, make sure that:
 - You shut down virtual machines (VMs). We recommend shutting down VMs before performing the OS upgrade to prevent unexpected outages and damages to databases.
 - You have access to the Azure Stack HCI OS, version 23H2 software update. This update is available via Windows Update or as a downloadable media. The media is an ISO file that you can download from the [Azure portal](https://portal.azure.com/#view/Microsoft_Azure_HybridCompute/AzureArcCenterBlade/~/hciGetStarted).
 - You have access to a client that can connect to your Azure Local instance. This client should have Windows Admin Center installed on it. For more information, see [Install Windows Admin Center](/windows-server/manage/windows-admin-center/deploy/install).
+- You run the repair registration cmdlet:
+
+   ```powershell
+   Register-AzStackHCI -TenantId "<tenant_ID>" -SubscriptionId "<subscription_ID>" -ComputerName "<computer_name>" -RepairRegistration
+   ```
+
 - (Recommended) You enable [Secure Boot](/windows-hardware/design/device-experiences/oem-secure-boot) on Azure Local machines before you upgrade the OS.
    To enable Secure Boot, follow these steps:
    1. Drain the cluster node.