Merge pull request #17687 from LouisBerner/v-loberner-ado-419022-rebranding-local-vm-management-2

Updates for Azure Local VM rebranding.

Author: v-shils

azure-local/index.yml

@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ metadata:
   ms.topic: landing-page
   author: ronmiab
   ms.author: robess
-  ms.date: 10/31/2024
+  ms.date: 04/18/2025
 
 # linkListType: architecture | concept | deploy | download | get-started | how-to-guide | learn | overview | quickstart | reference | sample | tutorial | video | whats-new
 
@@ -72,7 +72,7 @@ landingContent:
             url: /azure/aks/hybrid/aks-create-clusters-portal?toc=/azure-local/toc.json&bc=/azure-local/breadcrumb/toc.json
           - text: Run Azure Virtual Desktop
             url: /azure/virtual-desktop/azure-stack-hci-overview
-          - text: Run Azure Arc Virtual Machines
+          - text: Run Azure Local VMs enabled by Azure Arc
             url: /azure/azure-local/manage/create-arc-virtual-machines
 
   # Card
@@ -86,7 +86,7 @@ landingContent:
             url: manage/add-server.md
           - text: Repair node
             url: manage/repair-server.md
-          - text: Manage Arc VMs
+          - text: Manage Azure Local VMs enabled by Azure Arc
             url: manage/manage-arc-virtual-machines.md
           - text: Manage SDN Multisite
             url: manage/manage-sdn-multisite.md?pivots=azure-local

azure-local/upgrade/about-upgrades-23h2.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: About Azure Local upgrade to version 23H2
 description: Learn how to upgrade from Azure Local, version 22H2 to Azure Local, version 23H2.
 author: alkohli
 ms.topic: conceptual
-ms.date: 04/17/2025
+ms.date: 05/01/2025
 ms.author: alkohli
 ms.reviewer: alkohli
 ms.service: azure-local
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ Throughout this article, we refer to Azure Local 2311.2 as the *new* version and
 
 ## About Azure Local 2311.2
 
-Azure Local 2311.2 integrates the Azure Arc infrastructure that provisions and manages the workloads such as Arc VMs, Azure Kubernetes Services, and Azure Virtual Desktop. For more information, see [What's new in Azure Local](../whats-new.md#features-and-improvements-in-2311).
+Azure Local 2311.2 integrates the Azure Arc infrastructure that provisions and manages workloads like Azure Local virtual machines (VMs) enabled by Azure Arc, Azure Kubernetes Services, and Azure Virtual Desktop. For more information, see [What's new in Azure Local](../whats-new.md#features-and-improvements-in-2311).
 
 Starting with version 2311.2, Azure Local has evolved from a cloud-connected operating system (OS) to an Arc-enabled solution. The OS forms the base layer of this solution, with the Arc and the Orchestrator (also known as the Lifecycle Manager) components layered on top. These components are packaged together into a solution that follows an [Infrastructure as code (IaC)](/devops/deliver/what-is-infrastructure-as-code) model.
 
@@ -71,7 +71,7 @@ Azure Local upgrade supports the following services and workloads:
 | Workload/Configuration | Currently supported |
 |--|--|
 | Azure Kubernetes (AKS) on Azure Local | See notes <br> Kubernetes versions are incompatible between the *old* and *new* Azure Local versions. <br> Before applying the solution upgrade, wait for the solution upgrade banner to appear on your Azure Local resource page. Then, remove AKS and all the settings from AKS enabled by Azure Arc. |
-| Arc VMs on Azure Local | See notes <br> Preview versions of Arc VMs can't be upgraded. |
+| Azure Local VMs enabled by Azure Arc | See notes <br> Preview versions of Azure Local VMs can't be upgraded. |
 | Stretched clusters on Azure Local | Yes <br> You must upgrade to Azure Stack HCI OS, version 23H2 to maintain your cluster in a supported state. <br> The solution upgrade isn't applicable for stretched clusters. |
 | System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM) | Yes <br> If your Azure Local instance running version 22H2 is managed by SCVMM 2025, the OS upgrade is supported. |
 | Azure Local, version 22H2SP | No <br> This upgrade process isn't supported for upgrading from Azure Local, version 22H2 Supplemental Package clusters. |

azure-local/upgrade/install-solution-upgrade.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: Install solution upgrade on Azure Local
 description: Learn how to install the solution upgrade on your Azure Local instance.
 author: alkohli
 ms.topic: how-to
-ms.date: 03/14/2025
+ms.date: 04/16/2025
 ms.author: alkohli
 ms.reviewer: alkohli
 ms.service: azure-local
@@ -125,7 +125,7 @@ Follow these steps to verify that the upgrade was successful:
     |---------|---------|
     | Machine - Azure Arc     | 1 per machine         |
     | Azure Local         | 1       |
-    | Arc Resource Bridge     | 1, *-arcbridge* suffix by default       |
+    | Azure Arc Resource Bridge     | 1, *-arcbridge* suffix by default       |
     | Custom location         | 1, *-cl* suffix by default       |
     | Key Vault               | 1       |
 

azure-local/upgrade/media/about-upgrades-23h2/azure-local-23h2-and-its-components.png

@@ -21,10 +21,10 @@ Throughout this article, we refer to Azure Local 2311.2 as the *new* version and
 
 This *optional* but *recommended* step helps you assess the readiness of Azure Local for the upgrade. The following steps help you assess the upgrade readiness:
 
-- Install and use the Environment Checker to verify that Network ATC is installed and enabled on the machine. Verify that there are no Preview versions for Arc Resource Bridge running on your system.
+- Install and use the Environment Checker to verify that Network ATC is installed and enabled on the machine. Verify that there are no Preview versions for Azure Arc Resource Bridge running on your system.
 - Ensure that sufficient storage space is available for the infrastructure volume.
-- Perform other checks such as installation of required and optional Windows features, enablement of Application Control policies, BitLocker suspension, and OS language.
-- Review and remediate the validation checks that block the upgrade.
+- Perform other checks like installation of required and optional Windows features, enablement of Application Control policies, BitLocker suspension, and OS language.
+- Review and remediate validation checks that block the upgrade.
 
 ## Use Environment Checker to validate upgrade readiness
 
@@ -280,7 +280,7 @@ If you used the English ISO but configured a different language during setup, yo
 
 ## Remediation 6: Check storage pool space
 
-Azure Local 2311.2 creates a dedicated volume. This volume is used solely for the new infrastructure capabilities - for example, to run the Arc Resource Bridge.
+Azure Local 2311.2 creates a dedicated volume. This volume is used solely for the new infrastructure capabilities - for example, to run the Azure Arc Resource Bridge.
 
 The required size for the infrastructure volume is 250 GB. Ensure that the storage pool has enough space to accommodate the new volume.