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azure-local/includes/hci-registration-azure-prerequisites.md

@@ -24,6 +24,7 @@ ms.lastreviewed: 03/20/2025
    Register-AzResourceProvider -ProviderNamespace "Microsoft.ResourceConnector" 
    Register-AzResourceProvider -ProviderNamespace "Microsoft.HybridContainerService"
    Register-AzResourceProvider -ProviderNamespace "Microsoft.Attestation"
+   Register-AzResourceProvider -ProviderNamespace "Microsoft.Storage"
    ```
 
     > [!NOTE]

azure-local/manage/azure-arc-vms-faq.yml

@@ -6,10 +6,10 @@ metadata:
   author: alkohli
   ms.author: alkohli
   ms.service: azure-local
-  ms.date: 03/21/2025
+  ms.date: 05/02/2025
 title: Azure Local VMs enabled by Azure Arc FAQ
 summary:
-  Frequently asked questions about Azure Local VMs enabled by Azure Arc for 2311.2 and later.
+  Frequently asked questions about Azure Local VMs enabled by Azure Arc for versions 2311.2 and later.
 
 sections:
   - name: ignored
@@ -36,6 +36,8 @@ sections:
       answer: |
         The Microsoft Support team is available to help you through the transition and can answer any questions you might have. Feel free to reach out for assistance via the Azure portal.
 
+        You can also learn more about upgrading at [About Azure Local upgrades](../upgrade/about-upgrades-23h2.md).
+
     - question: |
         Can Azure Kubernetes Service on Azure Local and Windows Server and Azure Arc resource bridge coexist on the same Azure Local instance?
       answer: |
@@ -49,7 +51,7 @@ sections:
     - question: |
         Can I use SDN for Azure Local VMs created from the Azure portal?
       answer: |
-        SDN is currently not supported for VMs created from the Azure portal.
+        SDN is currently not supported for VMs created from the Azure portal. For more information on using SDN in Azure Local, see [SDN in Azure Local](sdn-technical-reference.md).
 
     - question: |
         How can I perform live migration of Azure Local virtual machines?
@@ -59,7 +61,7 @@ sections:
     - question: |
         Is there a fee to manage Azure Local VMs?
       answer: |
-        No. Azure Local VMs can be managed by Azure CLI or Azure portal. In either case, no fee is charged. Some VM extensions might have a fee.
+        No. Azure Local VMs can be managed by Azure CLI or Azure portal. In either case, no fee is charged. Some VM extensions might have a fee. 
 
     - question: |
         Can I use the same name for gallery image projections and do existing VMs use the new image?

azure-local/manage/virtual-machine-image-storage-account.md

@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ ms.topic: how-to
 ms.service: azure-local
 ms.custom:
   - devx-track-azurecli
-ms.date: 03/21/2025
+ms.date: 05/02/2025
 ---
 
 # Create Azure Local VM image using image in Azure Storage account
@@ -61,10 +61,12 @@ $resource_group = "<Resource group>"
 $location = "<Location for your Azure Local>"
 $osType = "<OS of source image>"
 $imageName = "<VM image name>"
-$imageSourcePath = "<path to the source image in the Storage account>"
-
+$imageSourcePath = '"<path to the source image in the Storage account>"'
 ```
 
+> [!NOTE]
+> For `$imageSourcePath`, the string must be escaped by double quotes, then enclosed by single quotes as follows: `'""'`
+
 The parameters are described in the following table:
 
 | Parameter        | Description                                                                                |
@@ -73,7 +75,7 @@ The parameters are described in the following table:
 | `resource_group` | Resource group for Azure Local that you associate with this image.        |
 | `location`       | Location for your Azure Local instance. For example, this could be `eastus`. |
 | `imageName`      | Name of the VM image created starting with the image in your local share. <br> **Note**: Azure rejects all the names that contain the keyword Windows. |
-| `imageSourcePath`| Path to the Blob SAS URL of the image in the Storage account. For more information, see instructions on how to [Get a blob SAS URL of the image in the Storage account](/azure/applied-ai-services/form-recognizer/create-sas-tokens#use-the-azure-portal). <br> **Note**: Make sure that all the Ampersands in the path are escaped with double quotes and the entire path string is wrapped within single quotes. |
+| `imageSourcePath`| Path to the Blob SAS URL of the image in the Storage account. For more information, see instructions on how to [Get a blob SAS URL of the image in the Storage account](/azure/applied-ai-services/form-recognizer/create-sas-tokens#use-the-azure-portal). <br> **Note**: Make sure that all ampersands (&) in the path are escaped with double quotes and the entire path string is then enclosed within single quotes. |
 | `os-type`         | Operating system associated with the source image. This can be Windows or Linux.           |
 
 Here's a sample output:
@@ -84,7 +86,7 @@ PS C:\Users\azcli> $resource_group = "mylocal-rg"
 PS C:\Users\azcli> $location = "eastus"
 PS C:\Users\azcli> $osType = "Windows"
 PS C:\Users\azcli> $imageName = "mylocal-storacctimage"
-PS C:\Users\azcli> $imageSourcePath = 'https://vmimagevhdsa1.blob.core.windows.net/vhdcontainer/Windows_InsiderPreview_ServerStandard_en-us_VHDX_25131.vhdx?sp=r"&"st=2022-08-05T18:41:41Z"&"se=2022-08-06T02:41:41Z"&"spr=https"&"sv=2021-06-08"&"sr=b"&"sig=X7A98cQm%2FmNRaHmTbs9b4OWVv%2F9Q%2FJkWDBHVPyAc8jo%3D'
+PS C:\Users\azcli> $imageSourcePath = '"https://vmimagevhdsa1.blob.core.windows.net/vhdcontainer/Windows_InsiderPreview_ServerStandard_en-us_VHDX_25131.vhdx?sp=r"&"st=2022-08-05T18:41:41Z"&"se=2022-08-06T02:41:41Z"&"spr=https"&"sv=2021-06-08"&"sr=b"&"sig=X7A98cQm%2FmNRaHmTbs9b4OWVv%2F9Q%2FJkWDBHVPyAc8jo%3D"'
 ```
 
 ### Create VM image from image in Azure Storage account

azure-local/whats-new.md

@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ Starting with 2504 release, Microsoft introduced a new versioning schema. There
 |Solution version  |OS version |Deployment  |
 |---------|---------|---------|
 |12.2504.1001.20 | 26100.3775        | New deployments only.        |
-|11.2504.1001.19  | 23598.1551        | Existing deployments only.        |
+|11.2504.1001.19  | 25398.1551        | Existing deployments only.        |
 
 For more information, see [Release information summary](./release-information-23h2.md).
 
@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ For more information, see [Release information summary](./release-information-23
 This release has the following features and improvements:
 
 - **OS version changes**:
-    - Starting 2504, all new Azure Local deployments use a new operating system (OS) version **261000.3775**. You can download the 2504 OS image from the Azure portal. You also need to get the driver compatible with Azure Local 12.2504 or Windows Server 2025. Existing deployments continue to use the OS version **23598.1551**. For more information, see [Release information summary](./release-information-23h2.md).
+    - Starting 2504, all new Azure Local deployments use a new operating system (OS) version **261000.3775**. You can download the 2504 OS image from the Azure portal. You also need to get the driver compatible with Azure Local 12.2504 or Windows Server 2025. Existing deployments continue to use the OS version **25398.1551**. For more information, see [Release information summary](./release-information-23h2.md).
     - If you've purchased Integrated System or Premier solution hardware from the [Azure Local Catalog](https://aka.ms/AzureStackHCICatalog) through your preferred Microsoft hardware partner, the OS should be preinstalled. Work with your Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) to get the OS image compatible with **12.2504** and driver compatible with Azure Local 12.2504 or Windows Server 2025.
 
 - **.NET update installations improvements**: