Merge pull request #17361 from ronmiab/rb-arcvm-rebrand1

Updated text for rebranding to Azure Local VMs

Author: prmerger-automator[bot]

azure-local/includes/hci-create-a-vm-image.md

@@ -6,9 +6,7 @@ ms.topic: include
 ms.date: 11/26/2024
 ---
 
-Follow these steps on your Azure Local to create the VM image from the VHDX that you created earlier.
-
-Use the Azure CLI to create the VM image:
+Follow these steps using Azure CLI on your Azure Local to create the VM image from the VHDX you created earlier.
 
 1. Run PowerShell as an administrator.
 

azure-local/manage/virtual-machine-image-centos.md

@@ -1,33 +1,31 @@
 ---
-title: Prepare CentOS Linux image for Azure Local VM via Azure CLI (preview)
-description: Learn how to prepare CentOS Linux images to create an Azure Local VM image (preview) by using the Azure CLI.
+title: Prepare CentOS Linux image via Azure CLI for Azure Local VMs enabled by Azure Arc (preview)
+description: Learn how to prepare CentOS Linux images to create an Azure Local VM image (preview).
 author: alkohli
 ms.author: alkohli
 ms.topic: how-to
 ms.service: azure-local
 ms.custom: devx-track-azurecli, linux-related-content
-ms.date: 11/06/2024
+ms.date: 03/21/2025
 ---
 
-# Prepare a CentOS Linux image for Azure Local virtual machines (preview)
+# Prepare a CentOS Linux image for Azure Local VMs enabled by Azure Arc (preview)
 
 > [!CAUTION]
 > This article references CentOS, a Linux distribution that's reached end-of-life (EOL). Consider your use of CentOS and plan accordingly. For more information, see [CentOS end-of-life guidance](/azure/virtual-machines/workloads/centos/centos-end-of-life).
 
 [!INCLUDE [hci-applies-to-23h2](../includes/hci-applies-to-23h2.md)]
 
-This article describes how to prepare a CentOS Linux image to create a virtual machine (VM) on your Azure Local. You use the Azure CLI for the VM image creation.
+This article describes how to use Azure CLI to prepare a CentOS Linux image and create an Azure Local virtual machine (VM).
 
 ## Prerequisites
 
-Before you begin, meet the following prerequisites:
-
 - Have access to an Azure Local instance that is deployed, registered, and connected to Azure Arc. Go to the **Overview** page in the Azure Local resource. On the **Server** tab on the right pane, **Azure Arc** should appear as **Connected**.
-- [Download the latest supported ISO image](http://repo1.sea.innoscale.net/centos/7.9.2009/isos/x86_64/) on your Azure Local instance. Here, we downloaded the *CentOS-7-x86_64-Everything-2207-02.iso* file. You use this image to create a VM image.
+- [Download the latest supported ISO image](http://repo1.sea.innoscale.net/centos/7.9.2009/isos/x86_64/) on your Azure Local instance. Here, we downloaded the *CentOS-7-x86_64-Everything-2207-02.iso* file.
 
 ## Workflow
 
-To prepare a CentOS image and create a VM image from that image:
+To prepare a CentOS image and create an Azure Local VM image from it:
 
 1. [Create a CentOS VM](#step-1-create-a-centos-vm)
 1. [Connect to a VM and install CentOS](#step-2-connect-to-a-vm-and-install-centos)
@@ -40,43 +38,42 @@ The following sections provide detailed instructions for each step in the workfl
 ## Create a VM image from a CentOS image
 
 > [!IMPORTANT]
-> - Do not use an Azure Virtual Machine VHD disk to prepare the VM image for Azure Local.
+>
+> - Do not use a virtual hard disk from an Azure VM to prepare the Azure Local VM image.
 > - We recommend that you prepare a CentOS image if you intend to enable guest management on the VMs.
 
-Follow these steps on your Azure Local to create a VM image by using the Azure CLI.
-
 ### Step 1: Create a CentOS VM
 
-To use the downloaded CentOS image to provision a VM:
+Follow these steps to provision a VM using the downloaded CentOS image.
 
-1. Use the downloaded image to create a VM with the following specifications:
+1. Set up the VM with the following specifications:
     1. Provide a friendly name for your VM.
-    
+
         :::image type="content" source="../manage/media/virtual-machine-image-centos/centos-virtual-machine-name.png" alt-text="Screenshot that shows the New Virtual Machine Wizard on the Specify Name and Location page." lightbox="../manage/media/virtual-machine-image-centos/centos-virtual-machine-name.png":::
 
-    1. Specify **Generation 2** for your VM as you're working with a VHDX image here.
+    1. Specify **Generation 2** for your VM as you're working with a virtual hard disk v2 (VHDX) image here.
 
         :::image type="content" source="../manage/media/virtual-machine-image-centos/centos-virtual-machine-generation.png" alt-text="Screenshot that shows the New Virtual Machine Wizard on the Specify Generation page." lightbox="../manage/media/virtual-machine-image-centos/centos-virtual-machine-generation.png":::
-    
+
     1. Assign **4096** for **Startup memory**.
-    
+
         :::image type="content" source="../manage/media/virtual-machine-image-centos/centos-virtual-machine-assign-memory.png" alt-text="Screenshot that shows the Assign Memory page." lightbox="../manage/media/virtual-machine-image-centos/centos-virtual-machine-assign-memory.png":::
 
     1. Select the virtual network switch that the VM uses for connection.
 
         :::image type="content" source="../manage/media/virtual-machine-image-centos/centos-virtual-machine-configure-networking.png" alt-text="Screenshot that shows the Configure Networking page." lightbox="../manage/media/virtual-machine-image-centos/centos-virtual-machine-configure-networking.png":::
-    
+
     1. Accept the defaults on the **Connect Virtual Hard Disk** page.
 
         :::image type="content" source="../manage/media/virtual-machine-image-centos/centos-virtual-machine-connect-virtual-hard-disk.png" alt-text="Screenshot that shows the New Virtual Machine Wizard on the Connect Virtual Hard Disk page." lightbox="../manage/media/virtual-machine-image-centos/centos-virtual-machine-connect-virtual-hard-disk.png":::
 
     1. Select **Install operating system from a bootable image**. Point to the ISO that you downloaded earlier.
-    
+
         :::image type="content" source="../manage/media/virtual-machine-image-centos/centos-virtual-machine-iso-option.png" alt-text="Screenshot that shows the New Virtual Machine Wizard on the Installation Options page." lightbox="../manage/media/virtual-machine-image-centos/centos-virtual-machine-iso-option.png":::
 
     For step-by-step instructions, see [Provision a VM by using Hyper-V Manager](/windows-server/virtualization/hyper-v/get-started/create-a-virtual-machine-in-hyper-v?tabs=hyper-v-manager#create-a-virtual-machine).
 
-1. Use the UEFI certificate to secure boot the VM:
+1. Use the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) certificate to secure boot the VM:
 
     1. After the VM is created, it shows up in Hyper-V Manager. Select the VM, right-click it, and then select **Settings**.
     1. On the left pane, select the **Security** tab. Then under **Secure Boot**, from the **Template** dropdown list, select **Microsoft UEFI Certificate Authority**.
@@ -142,7 +139,7 @@ To configure the VM:
 
 ### Step 4: Clean up the residual configuration
 
-Delete machine-specific files and data from your VM so that you can create a clean VM image without any history or default configurations. Follow these steps on your Azure Local to clean up the residual configuration.
+Delete machine-specific files and data from your VM so that you can create a clean VM image without any history or default configurations. To clean up the residual configuration, follow these steps on your Azure Local:
 
 1. Clean the `cloud-init` default configurations.
 
@@ -176,4 +173,4 @@ Delete machine-specific files and data from your VM so that you can create a cle
 
 ## Related content
 
-- [Create Azure Arc VMs](./manage-virtual-machines-in-azure-portal.md) on your Azure Local instance.
+- [Create Azure Local VMs](./manage-virtual-machines-in-azure-portal.md) on your Azure Local instance.

azure-local/manage/virtual-machine-image-linux-sysprep.md

@@ -1,30 +1,28 @@
 ---
-title: Prepare Ubuntu image for Azure Local VM via Azure CLI 
-description: Learn how to prepare Ubuntu images to create an Azure Local VM image.
+title: Prepare Ubuntu image via Azure CLI for Azure Local VMs enabled by Azure Arc
+description: Learn how to prepare Ubuntu images to create an Azure Local VM image by using Azure CLI.
 author: alkohli
 ms.author: alkohli
 ms.topic: how-to
 ms.service: azure-local
 ms.custom: devx-track-azurecli, linux-related-content
-ms.date: 01/30/2025
+ms.date: 03/21/2025
 ---
 
-# Prepare an Ubuntu image for Azure Local virtual machines
+# Prepare an Ubuntu image for Azure Local VMs enabled by Azure Arc
 
 [!INCLUDE [hci-applies-to-23h2](../includes/hci-applies-to-23h2.md)]
 
-This article describes how to prepare an Ubuntu image to create a virtual machine (VM) on your Azure Local. You use the Azure CLI for the VM image creation.
+This article describes how to use Azure CLI to prepare an Ubuntu image and create an Azure Local virtual machine (VM).
 
 ## Prerequisites
 
-Before you begin, meet the following prerequisites:
-
 - Have access to an Azure Local instance. This system is deployed, registered, and connected to Azure Arc. Go to the **Overview** page in the Azure Local resource. On the **Server** tab on the right pane, **Azure Arc** should appear as **Connected**.
-- [Download the latest supported Ubuntu server image](https://ubuntu.com/download/server) on your Azure Local system. The supported OS versions are *Ubuntu 20.04*, *22.04*, and *24.04 LTS*. You prepare this image to create an Azure Local VM image.
+- [Download the latest supported Ubuntu server image](https://ubuntu.com/download/server) on your Azure Local system. The supported OS versions are *Ubuntu 20.04*, *22.04*, and *24.04 LTS*.
 
 ## Workflow
 
-To prepare an Ubuntu image and create a VM image from that image:
+To prepare an Ubuntu image and create an Azure Local VM image from it:
 
 1. [Create an Ubuntu VM](#step-1-create-an-ubuntu-vm)
 1. [Configure the VM](#step-2-configure-the-vm)
@@ -36,26 +34,25 @@ The following sections provide detailed instructions for each step in the workfl
 ## Create a VM image from an Ubuntu image
 
 > [!IMPORTANT]
-> - Do not use an Azure Virtual Machine VHD disk to prepare the VM image for Azure Local.
+>
+> - Do not use a virtual hard disk from an Azure VM to prepare the Azure Local VM image.
 > - We recommend that you prepare an Ubuntu image if you intend to enable guest management on the VMs.
 
-Follow these steps on your Azure Local to create a VM image by using the Azure CLI.
-
 ### Step 1: Create an Ubuntu VM
 
-To use the downloaded Ubuntu image to provision a VM:
+Follow these steps to provision a VM using the downloaded Ubuntu image.
 
-1. Use the downloaded image to create a VM with the following specifications:
+1. Set up the VM with the following specifications:
     1. Provide a friendly name for your VM.
-    
+
         :::image type="content" source="../manage/media/virtual-machine-image-linux-sysprep/ubuntu-virtual-machine-name.png" alt-text="Screenshot that shows the New Virtual Machine Wizard on the Specify Name and Location page." lightbox="../manage/media/virtual-machine-image-linux-sysprep/ubuntu-virtual-machine-name.png":::
 
-    1. Specify **Generation 2** for your VM as you're working with a VHDX image here.
+    1. Specify **Generation 2** for your VM as you're working with a virtual hard disk extended image here.
 
         :::image type="content" source="../manage/media/virtual-machine-image-linux-sysprep/ubuntu-virtual-machine-generation.png" alt-text="Screenshot that shows the New Virtual Machine Wizard on the Specify Generation page." lightbox="../manage/media/virtual-machine-image-linux-sysprep/ubuntu-virtual-machine-generation.png":::
-    
+
     1. Select **Install operating system from a bootable image**. Point to the ISO that you downloaded earlier.
-    
+
         :::image type="content" source="../manage/media/virtual-machine-image-linux-sysprep/ubuntu-virtual-machine-iso-option.png" alt-text="Screenshot that shows the New Virtual Machine Wizard on the Installation Options page." lightbox="../manage/media/virtual-machine-image-linux-sysprep/ubuntu-virtual-machine-iso-option.png":::
 
     For step-by-step instructions, see [Provision a VM by using Hyper-V Manager](/windows-server/virtualization/hyper-v/get-started/create-a-virtual-machine-in-hyper-v?tabs=hyper-v-manager#create-a-virtual-machine).
@@ -135,4 +132,4 @@ Delete machine-specific files and data from your VM so that you can create a cle
 
 ## Related content
 
-- [Create Azure Arc VMs](./manage-virtual-machines-in-azure-portal.md) on your Azure Local instance.
+- [Create Azure Local VMs](./manage-virtual-machines-in-azure-portal.md) on your Azure Local instance.

azure-local/manage/virtual-machine-image-red-hat-enterprise.md

@@ -1,31 +1,28 @@
 ---
-title: Prepare Red Hat Enterprise Linux image for Azure Local VM via Azure CLI (preview)
+title: Prepare Red Hat Enterprise Linux image via Azure CLI for Azure Local VMs enabled by Azure Arc
 description: Learn how to prepare a Red Hat Enterprise Linux image to create an Azure Local VM image (preview).
 author: ronmiab
 ms.author: robess
 ms.topic: how-to
 ms.service: azure-local
 ms.custom: devx-track-azurecli, linux-related-content
-ms.date: 11/06/2024
-#Customer intent: As a Senior Content Developer, I want to provide customers with content and steps to help them successfully use Red Hat Enterprise Linux to create images on Azure Local.
+ms.date: 03/21/2025
 ---
 
-# Prepare a Red Hat Enterprise image for Azure Local virtual machines (preview)
+# Prepare a Red Hat Enterprise image for Azure Local VMs enabled by Azure Arc (preview)
 
 [!INCLUDE [hci-applies-to-23h2](../includes/hci-applies-to-23h2.md)]
 
-This article describes how to prepare a Red Hat Enterprise Linux image to create a virtual machine (VM) on your Azure Local. You use the Azure CLI for the VM image creation.
+This article describes how to use Azure CLI to prepare a Red Hat Enterprise Linux image and create an Azure Local virtual machine (VM).
 
 ## Prerequisites
 
-Before you begin, meet the following prerequisites:
-
 - Have access to an Azure Local instance. This system is deployed, registered, and connected to Azure Arc. Go to the **Overview** page in the Azure Local resource. On the **Server** tab on the right pane, **Azure Arc** should appear as **Connected**.
-- [Download the latest supported Red Hat Enterprise server image](https://developers.redhat.com/products/rhel/download#rhel-new-product-download-list-61451) on your Azure Local instance. We support all Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.x, 8.x, and 9.x versions. Here, we downloaded the *rhel-9.4-x86_64-boot.iso* file. You use this image to create a VM image.
+- [Download the latest supported Red Hat Enterprise server image](https://developers.redhat.com/products/rhel/download#rhel-new-product-download-list-61451) on your Azure Local instance. We support all Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.x, 8.x, and 9.x versions. Here, we downloaded the *rhel-9.4-x86_64-boot.iso* file.
 
 ## Workflow
 
-To prepare a Red Hat Enterprise image and create a VM image:
+To prepare a Red Hat Enterprise image and create an Azure Local VM image from it:
 
 1. [Create a Red Hat Enterprise VM](./virtual-machine-image-red-hat-enterprise.md#create-a-vm-image-from-a-red-hat-enterprise-image)
 1. [Connect to a VM and install the Red Hat OS](./virtual-machine-image-red-hat-enterprise.md#step-2-connect-to-a-vm-and-install-the-red-hat-os)
@@ -38,22 +35,22 @@ The following sections provide detailed instructions for each step in the workfl
 ## Create a VM image from a Red Hat Enterprise image
 
 > [!IMPORTANT]
-> - Do not use an Azure Virtual Machine VHD disk to prepare the VM image for Azure Local.
+>
+> - Do not use a virtual hard disk from an Azure VM to prepare the Azure Local VM image.
 > - We recommend that you prepare a Red Hat Enterprise image if you intend to enable guest management on the VMs.
 
 Follow these steps on your Azure Local system to create a VM image by using the Azure CLI.
 
 ### Step 1: Create a Red Hat Enterprise VM
 
-To use the downloaded Red Hat Enterprise image to provision a VM:
-
-1. Use the downloaded image to create a VM with the following specifications:
+Follow these steps to provision a VM using the downloaded Red Hat Enterprise image.
 
+1. Set up the VM with the following specifications:
     1. Provide a friendly name for your VM.
 
         :::image type="content" source="../manage/media/virtual-machine-image-red-hat-enterprise/red-hat-virtual-machine-name-and-location.png" alt-text="Screenshot that shows the New Virtual Machine Wizard on the Specify Name and Location page." lightbox="../manage/media/virtual-machine-image-red-hat-enterprise/red-hat-virtual-machine-name-and-location.png":::
 
-    1. Specify **Generation 2** for your VM as you're working with a VHDX image here.
+    1. Specify **Generation 2** for your VM as you're working with a virtual hard disk v2 (VHDX) image here.
 
         :::image type="content" source="../manage/media/virtual-machine-image-red-hat-enterprise/red-hat-virtual-machine-generation.png" alt-text="Screenshot that shows the New Virtual Machine Wizard on the Specify Generation page." lightbox="../manage/media/virtual-machine-image-red-hat-enterprise/red-hat-virtual-machine-generation.png":::
 
@@ -260,4 +257,4 @@ Delete machine-specific files and data from your VM so that you can create a cle
 
 ## Related content
 
-- [Create Azure Arc VMs](./manage-virtual-machines-in-azure-portal.md) on your Azure Local instance.
+- [Create Azure Local VMs](./manage-virtual-machines-in-azure-portal.md) on your Azure Local instance.