Merge pull request #16098 from ManikaDhiman/md-eos-note

denrea · web-flow · commit 88eacb47b860 · 2024-10-18T10:33:06.000-07:00
EOS note for version 22H2
diff --git a/azure-stack/hci/faq.yml b/azure-stack/hci/faq.yml
@@ -121,3 +121,7 @@ sections:
           ------                         ----------------
           Microsoft Azure Stack HCI      23H2
           ```
+      - question: How long is Azure Stack HCI, version 22H2 supported?
+        answer: |
+            Azure Stack HCI, version 22H2 will reach end of service by May 2025. After that, you won't receive monthly security and quality updates that provide protection from the latest security threats. To continue receiving updates, we recommend updating your operating system to [version 23H2](./upgrade/upgrade-22h2-to-23h2-powershell.md).
+            If you're currently running an Azure Stack HCI, version 22H2 stretch cluster or managing Azure Stack HCI via System Center - Virtual Machine Manager, review the [Supported workloads and configurations](./upgrade/about-upgrades-23h2.md#supported-workloads-and-configurations) table for update timelines.
diff --git a/azure-stack/hci/includes/end-of-service-22h2.md b/azure-stack/hci/includes/end-of-service-22h2.md
@@ -0,0 +1,13 @@
+---
+author: alkohli
+ms.author: alkohli
+ms.service: azure-stack-hci
+ms.topic: include
+ms.date: 10/17/2024
+ms.reviewer: alkohli
+---
+
+> [!IMPORTANT]
+> Azure Stack HCI, version 22H2 will reach end of service by May 2025. After that, you won't receive monthly security and quality updates that provide protection from the latest security threats. To continue receiving updates, we recommend updating your operating system to [version 23H2](../upgrade/upgrade-22h2-to-23h2-powershell.md).
+>
+> If you're currently running an Azure Stack HCI, version 22H2 stretch cluster or managing Azure Stack HCI via System Center - Virtual Machine Manager, review the [Supported workloads and configurations](../upgrade/about-upgrades-23h2.md#supported-workloads-and-configurations) table for update timelines.
diff --git a/azure-stack/hci/update/about-updates-23h2.md b/azure-stack/hci/update/about-updates-23h2.md
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ author: ronmiab
 ms.author: robess
 ms.topic: overview
 ms.reviewer: thoroet
-ms.date: 01/31/2024
+ms.date: 10/17/2024
 ---
 
 # About updates for Azure Stack HCI, version 23H2
@@ -14,6 +14,8 @@ ms.date: 01/31/2024
 
 This article describes the new update feature for this release, benefits of the feature, and how to keep various pieces of your Azure Stack HCI solution up to date.
 
+[!INCLUDE [end-of-service-22H2](../includes/end-of-service-22h2.md)]
+
 ## About the updates
 
 Staying up to date with recent security fixes and feature improvements is important for all pieces of the Azure Stack HCI solution. The latest release introduces new features and components in addition to the OS, including the orchestrator (Lifecycle Manager).
diff --git a/azure-stack/hci/upgrade/about-upgrades-23h2.md b/azure-stack/hci/upgrade/about-upgrades-23h2.md
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: About Azure Stack HCI Upgrade to latest version 23H2
 description: Learn about how to upgrade from Azure Stack HCI, version 22H2 to latest Azure Stack HCI, version 23H2.
 author: alkohli
 ms.topic: conceptual
-ms.date: 08/27/2024
+ms.date: 10/17/2024
 ms.author: alkohli
 ms.reviewer: alkohli
 ---
@@ -12,6 +12,8 @@ ms.reviewer: alkohli
 
 [!INCLUDE [applies-to](../../includes/hci-applies-to-23h2-22h2.md)]
 
+[!INCLUDE [end-of-service-22H2](../includes/end-of-service-22h2.md)]
+
 This article provides an overview of upgrading your existing Azure Stack HCI system from version 22H2 to version 23H2.
 
 Throughout this article, we refer to Azure Stack HCI, version 23H2 as the *new* version and Azure Stack HCI, version 22H2 as the *old* version.
diff --git a/azure-stack/hci/upgrade/install-solution-upgrade.md b/azure-stack/hci/upgrade/install-solution-upgrade.md
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: Install solution upgrade on your Azure Stack HCI cluster
 description: Learn about how to install upgrade on your Azure Stack HCI cluster.
 author: alkohli
 ms.topic: how-to
-ms.date: 08/28/2024
+ms.date: 10/17/2024
 ms.author: alkohli
 ms.reviewer: alkohli
 ---
@@ -13,6 +13,8 @@ ms.reviewer: alkohli
 
 [!INCLUDE [applies-to](../../includes/hci-applies-to-23h2-22h2.md)]
 
+[!INCLUDE [end-of-service-22H2](../includes/end-of-service-22h2.md)]
+
 This article describes how to install solution upgrade on your Azure Stack HCI solution after the Operating System (OS) was upgraded from version 22H2 to version 23H2.
 
 Throughout this article, we refer to Azure Stack HCI, version 23H2 as the new version and Azure Stack HCI, version 22H2 as the old version.
diff --git a/azure-stack/hci/upgrade/upgrade-22h2-to-23h2-other-methods.md b/azure-stack/hci/upgrade/upgrade-22h2-to-23h2-other-methods.md
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: Upgrade Azure Stack HCI, version 22H2 OS to version 23H2 via other manual
 description: Learn how to upgrade from Azure Stack HCI, version 22H2 OS to Azure Stack HCI, version 23H2 using other manual methods.
 author: alkohli
 ms.topic: how-to
-ms.date: 08/19/2024
+ms.date: 10/17/2024
 ms.author: alkohli
 ms.reviewer: alkohli
 ---
@@ -12,15 +12,14 @@ ms.reviewer: alkohli
 
 [!INCLUDE [applies-to](../../includes/hci-applies-to-23h2-22h2.md)]
 
+[!INCLUDE [end-of-service-22H2](../includes/end-of-service-22h2.md)]
+
 This article describes how to upgrade the Azure Stack HCI, version 22H2 Operating System (OS) to version 23H2, which is the latest generally available software, using manual methods such as [SConfig](/windows-server/administration/server-core/server-core-sconfig) and performing an offline upgrade.
 
 While you can use these other methods, PowerShell is the recommended method to upgrade the OS. For more information, see [Upgrade the Azure Stack HCI, version 22H2 OS to Azure Stack HCI, version 23H2 OS via PowerShell](./upgrade-22h2-to-23h2-powershell.md).
 
 Throughout this article, we refer to Azure Stack HCI, version 23H2 as the new version and Azure Stack HCI, version 22H2 as the old version.
 
-> [!IMPORTANT]
-> To keep your Azure Stack HCI service in a supported state, you have up to six months to install this new OS version. The update is applicable to all Azure Stack HCI, version 22H2 clusters. We strongly recommend that you install this version as soon as it becomes available.
-
 ## High-level workflow for the OS upgrade
 
 The Azure Stack HCI operating system update is available via the Windows Update and via the media that you can download from the Azure portal.
diff --git a/azure-stack/hci/upgrade/upgrade-22h2-to-23h2-powershell.md b/azure-stack/hci/upgrade/upgrade-22h2-to-23h2-powershell.md
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: Upgrade Azure Stack HCI  to latest version 23H2 via PowerShell
 description: Learn how to use PowerShell to upgrade Azure Stack HCI to latest version 23H2.
 author: alkohli
 ms.topic: how-to
-ms.date: 08/19/2024
+ms.date: 10/17/2024
 ms.author: alkohli
 ms.reviewer: alkohli
 ---
@@ -12,15 +12,14 @@ ms.reviewer: alkohli
 
 [!INCLUDE [applies-to](../../includes/hci-applies-to-23h2-22h2.md)]
 
+[!INCLUDE [end-of-service-22H2](../includes/end-of-service-22h2.md)]
+
 This article describes how to upgrade the Azure Stack HCI, version 22H2 Operating System (OS) to version 23H2, which is the latest generally available software, via PowerShell. Upgrade using PowerShell is the recommended method to upgrade the OS.
 
 There are other methods to upgrade the OS that include using Windows Admin Center and the Server Configuration tool (SConfig). For more information about these methods, see [Upgrade your Azure Stack HCI to new OS via Windows Admin Center](./upgrade-22h2-to-23h2-windows-admin-center.md) and [Upgrade your Azure Stack HCI to new OS using other methods](./upgrade-22h2-to-23h2-other-methods.md).
 
 Throughout this article, we refer to Azure Stack HCI, version 23H2 as the *new* version and Azure Stack HCI, version 22H2 as the *old* version.
 
-> [!IMPORTANT]
-> To keep your Azure Stack HCI service in a supported state, you have up to six months to install this new OS version. The update is applicable to all Azure Stack HCI, version 22H2 clusters. We strongly recommend that you install this version as soon as it becomes available.
-
 ## High-level workflow for the OS upgrade
 
 The Azure Stack HCI operating system update is available via the Windows Update and via the media that you can download from the Azure portal.
diff --git a/azure-stack/hci/upgrade/upgrade-22h2-to-23h2-windows-admin-center.md b/azure-stack/hci/upgrade/upgrade-22h2-to-23h2-windows-admin-center.md
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: Upgrade Azure Stack HCI, version 22H2 OS to version 23H2 via Windows Admi
 description: Learn how to upgrade from Azure Stack HCI, version 22H2 OS to Azure Stack HCI, version 23H2 using Windows Admin Center.
 author: alkohli
 ms.topic: how-to
-ms.date: 08/23/2024
+ms.date: 10/17/2024
 ms.author: alkohli
 ms.reviewer: alkohli
 ---
@@ -12,15 +12,14 @@ ms.reviewer: alkohli
 
 [!INCLUDE [applies-to](../../includes/hci-applies-to-23h2-22h2.md)]
 
+[!INCLUDE [end-of-service-22H2](../includes/end-of-service-22h2.md)]
+
 This article describes how to upgrade the Azure Stack HCI, version 22H2 operating system (OS) to version 23H2, which is the latest generally available software via Windows Admin Center.
 
 While the recommended method to [Upgrade the OS is via PowerShell](./upgrade-22h2-to-23h2-powershell.md), you can also upgrade via Windows Admin Center or other methods.
 
 Throughout this article, we refer to Azure Stack HCI, version 23H2 as the *new* version and Azure Stack HCI, version 22H2 as the *old* version.
 
-> [!IMPORTANT]
-> To keep your Azure Stack HCI service in a supported state, you have up to six months to install this new OS version. The update is applicable to all Azure Stack HCI, version 22H2 clusters. We strongly recommend that you install this version as soon as it becomes available.
-
 ## High-level workflow for the OS upgrade
 
 The Azure Stack HCI operating system update is available via Windows Update and via the media that you can download from the Azure portal.
