Merge pull request #17120 from alkohli/dep23h2

Removed version 23H2 references

Author: JillGrant615

azure-local/deploy/deploy-via-portal.md

@@ -3,17 +3,17 @@ title: Deploy an Azure Local instance using the Azure portal
 description: Learn how to deploy an Azure Local instance from the Azure portal
 author: alkohli
 ms.topic: how-to
-ms.date: 02/10/2025
+ms.date: 02/20/2025
 ms.author: alkohli
 ms.service: azure-local
 #CustomerIntent: As an IT Pro, I want to deploy an Azure Local instance of 1-16 machines via the Azure portal so that I can host VM and container-based workloads on it.
 ---
 
-# Deploy Azure Local, version 23H2 using the Azure portal
+# Deploy Azure Local using the Azure portal
 
 [!INCLUDE [applies-to](../includes/hci-applies-to-23h2.md)]
 
-This article helps you deploy an Azure Local instance, version 23H2 using the Azure portal.
+This article helps you deploy an Azure Local instance using the Azure portal.
 
 ## Prerequisites
 

azure-local/deploy/deployment-arc-register-local-ui.md

@@ -5,10 +5,10 @@ ms.topic: article
 author: alkohli
 ms.author: alkohli
 ms.service: azure-local
-ms.date: 1/08/2025
+ms.date: 02/20/2025
 ---
 
-# Register your Azure Local, version 23H2 machines via the local UI (preview)
+# Register your Azure Local machines via the local UI (preview)
 
 > Applies to: Azure Local 2405.1 and later
 
@@ -31,8 +31,8 @@ After you have procured the hardware that you intend to use to set up your Azure
 1. You have the machines that you intend to cluster as an Azure Local instance. The machines must be powered on and connected to the network.
 1. [Complete prerequisites for your environment](../deploy/deployment-prerequisites.md)
 1. [Prepare Active Directory](../deploy/deployment-prep-active-directory.md).
-1. [Download the English Preview ISO](../deploy/download-23h2-software.md) to install Azure Local, version 23H2.
-1. Use the English Preview ISO that you downloaded in the previous step and follow these instructions for OS installation: [Install the Azure Local, version 23H2 software](../deploy/deployment-install-os.md).
+1. [Download the English Preview ISO](../deploy/download-23h2-software.md) to install Azure Local.
+1. Use the English Preview ISO that you downloaded in the previous step and follow these instructions for OS installation: [Install the Azure Local software](../deploy/deployment-install-os.md).
 1. For your machines, note down the:
    1. Serial number of the machines.
    1. Local administrator credentials to sign into the machine.
@@ -215,7 +215,7 @@ Here's a table that describes the diagnostic tests:
 | Web proxy (if configured)        | This test validates the web proxy configuration of the device.  |
 | Time sync                        | This test validates the device time settings and checks that the time server configured on the device is valid and accessible.                   |
 | Azure Arc agent                  | This test validates the Azure Arc agent is installed and running on the device. |
-| Environment checker              | The Environment Checker tool runs a series of tests to evaluate the deployment readiness of your environment for Azure Local deployment including those for connectivity, hardware, Active Directory, network, and Arc integration. For more information, see [Evaluate the deployment readiness of your environment for Azure Local, version 23H2](../manage/use-environment-checker.md#about-the-environment-checker-tool) |
+| Environment checker              | The Environment Checker tool runs a series of tests to evaluate the deployment readiness of your environment for Azure Local deployment including those for connectivity, hardware, Active Directory, network, and Arc integration. For more information, see [Evaluate the deployment readiness of your environment for Azure Local](../manage/use-environment-checker.md#about-the-environment-checker-tool) |
 
 ### Collect a Support package from the local UI
 

azure-local/deploy/deployment-arc-register-server-permissions.md

@@ -3,17 +3,17 @@ title: Register your Azure Local machines with Azure Arc and assign permissions
 description: Learn how to Register your Azure Local machines with Azure Arc and assign permissions for deployment. 
 author: alkohli
 ms.topic: how-to
-ms.date: 12/04/2024
+ms.date: 02/20/2024
 ms.author: alkohli
 ms.service: azure-local
 ms.custom: devx-track-azurepowershell
 ---
 
-# Register your machines and assign permissions for Azure Local, version 23H2 deployment
+# Register your machines and assign permissions for Azure Local deployment
 
 [!INCLUDE [applies-to](../includes/hci-applies-to-23h2.md)]
 
-This article describes how to register your Azure Local machines and then set up the required permissions to deploy Azure Local, version 23H2.
+This article describes how to register your Azure Local machines and then set up the required permissions to deploy Azure Local.
 
 ## Prerequisites
 
@@ -81,7 +81,7 @@ Before you begin, make sure you've completed the following prerequisites:
     PS C:\Users\SetupUser> Install-Module Az.Resources -RequiredVersion 6.12.0
     PS C:\Users\SetupUser> Install-Module Az.ConnectedMachine -RequiredVersion 0.8.0
     PS C:\Users\SetupUser> Install-Module -Name AzSHCI.ARCInstaller                                           
-    NuGet provider is required to continue                                                                                  
+    NuGet provider is required to continue                                                                                   
     PowerShellGet requires NuGet provider version '2.8.5.201' or newer to interact with NuGet-based repositories. The NuGet  provider must be available in 'C:\Program Files\PackageManagement\ProviderAssemblies' or
     'C:\Users\SetupUser\AppData\Local\PackageManagement\ProviderAssemblies'. You can also install the NuGet provider by
     running 'Install-PackageProvider -Name NuGet -MinimumVersion 2.8.5.201 -Force'. Do you want PowerShellGet to install
@@ -161,7 +161,7 @@ Before you begin, make sure you've completed the following prerequisites:
     to authenticate.
     
     Account               SubscriptionName      TenantId                Environment
-    -------               ----------------      --------                -----------
+    -------               ----------------      --------                ----------- 
     [email protected] AzureStackHCI_Content  <Tenant ID>             AzureCloud
 
     PS C:\Users\SetupUser> $ARMtoken = (Get-AzAccessToken).Token

azure-local/deploy/deployment-azure-arc-gateway-configure-manually.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: Configure Arc proxy manually for Azure gateway on Azure Local, version 24
 description: Learn how to configure Arc proxy manually for Azure gateway on Azure Local, version 2408 and 2408.1 (preview). 
 author: alkohli
 ms.topic: how-to
-ms.date: 02/06/2025
+ms.date: 02/20/2025
 ms.author: alkohli
 ms.service: azure-local
 ---
@@ -22,13 +22,13 @@ After creating the Arc gateway resource in your Azure subscription, you can enab
 
 Make sure the following prerequisites are met before proceeding:
 
-- You've access to an Azure Local instance running version 23H2.
+- You've access to an Azure Local instance running release 2411.1 or later. Prior versions do not support this scenario.
 
 - An Arc gateway resource created in the same subscription as used to deploy Azure Local. For more information, see [Create the Arc gateway resource in Azure](deployment-azure-arc-gateway-overview.md#create-the-arc-gateway-resource-in-azure).
 
 ## Step 1: Manually configure the proxy
 
-If you need to configure the Arc proxy on your Azure Local machines before starting the Arc registration process, follow the instructions at [Configure proxy settings for Azure Local, version 23H2](../manage/configure-proxy-settings-23h2.md).
+If you need to configure the Arc proxy on your Azure Local machines before starting the Arc registration process, follow the instructions at [Configure proxy settings for Azure Local](../manage/configure-proxy-settings-23h2.md).
 
 Ensure that you configure the proxy and the bypass list for all the machines on your system.
 
@@ -84,7 +84,7 @@ Once the Azure Local machines are registered in Azure Arc and all the extensions
 
 - [Deploy an Azure Local instance using the Azure portal](deploy-via-portal.md).
 
-- [Azure Resource Manager template deployment for Azure Local, version 23H2](deployment-azure-resource-manager-template.md).
+- [Azure Resource Manager template deployment for Azure Local](deployment-azure-resource-manager-template.md).
 
 ## Step 5: Verify that the setup succeeded
 

azure-local/deploy/deployment-azure-arc-gateway-configure-via-script.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: Configure Arc proxy via registration script for Azure gateway on Azure Lo
 description: Learn how to Configure Arc proxy via registration script for Azure gateway on Azure Local, version 2408 (preview). 
 author: alkohli
 ms.topic: how-to
-ms.date: 02/06/2025
+ms.date: 02/20/2025
 ms.author: alkohli
 ms.service: azure-local
 ---
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ Using this method, you don't need to configure the Arc proxy across WinInet, Win
 
 Make sure the following prerequisites are met before proceeding:
 
-- You've access to an Azure Local instance running version 23H2.
+- You've access to an Azure Local instance running release 2411.1 or later. Prior versions do not support this scenario.
 
 - An Arc gateway resource created in the same subscription as used to deploy Azure Local. For more information, see [Create the Arc gateway resource in Azure](deployment-azure-arc-gateway-overview.md#create-the-arc-gateway-resource-in-azure).
 

azure-local/deploy/deployment-azure-arc-gateway-overview.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: Overview of Azure Arc gateway for Azure Local, version 23H2 (preview)
 description: Learn what is Azure Arc gateway for Azure Local, version 23H2 (preview). 
 author: alkohli
 ms.topic: how-to
-ms.date: 02/06/2025
+ms.date: 02/20/2025
 ms.author: alkohli
 ms.service: azure-local
 ---

azure-local/deploy/deployment-azure-arc-gateway-use-without-proxy.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: Use Azure gateway without a proxy on Azure Local, version 2408 (preview)
 description: Learn how to use Azure gateway without a proxy, on Azure Local instance running version 2408 (preview). 
 author: alkohli
 ms.topic: how-to
-ms.date: 02/06/2025
+ms.date: 02/20/2025
 ms.author: alkohli
 ms.service: azure-local
 ---
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ After creating the Arc gateway resource in your Azure subscription, you can enab
 
 Make sure the following prerequisites are met before proceeding:
 
-- You've access to an Azure Local instance running version 23H2, release 2411.1. Prior versions do not support this scenario.
+- You've access to an Azure Local instance running release 2411.1 or later. Prior versions do not support this scenario.
 
 - An Arc gateway resource created in the same subscription as used to deploy Azure Local. For more information, see [Create the Arc gateway resource in Azure](deployment-azure-arc-gateway-overview.md#create-the-arc-gateway-resource-in-azure).
 
@@ -69,7 +69,7 @@ Once the Azure Local machines are registered in Azure Arc and all the extensions
 
 - [Deploy an Azure Local instance using the Azure portal](deploy-via-portal.md).
 
-- [Azure Resource Manager template deployment for Azure Local, version 23H2](deployment-azure-resource-manager-template.md).
+- [Azure Resource Manager template deployment for Azure Local](deployment-azure-resource-manager-template.md).
 
 ## Step 4: Verify that the setup succeeded
 

azure-local/deploy/deployment-azure-resource-manager-template.md

@@ -3,21 +3,21 @@ title: Azure Resource Manager template deployment for Azure Local, version 23H2
 description: Learn how to prepare and then deploy Azure Local instance, version 23H2 using the Azure Resource Manager template.
 author: alkohli
 ms.topic: how-to
-ms.date: 10/15/2024
+ms.date: 02/20/2024
 ms.author: alkohli
 ms.reviewer: alkohli
 ms.service: azure-local
 ms.custom: devx-track-arm-template
 ---
 
-# Deploy Azure Local, version 23H2 via Azure Resource Manager deployment template
+# Deploy Azure Local via Azure Resource Manager deployment template
 
 [!INCLUDE [applies-to](../includes/hci-applies-to-23h2.md)]
 
 This article details how to use an Azure Resource Manager template in the Azure portal to deploy an Azure Local in your environment. The article also contains the prerequisites and the preparation steps required to begin the deployment.
 
 > [!IMPORTANT]
-> Azure Resource Manager template deployment of Azure Local, version 23H2 systems is targeted for deployments-at-scale. The intended audience for this deployment is IT administrators who have experience deploying Azure Local instances. We recommend that you deploy a version 23H2 system via the Azure portal first, and then perform subsequent deployments via the Resource Manager template.
+> Azure Resource Manager template deployment of Azure Local systems is targeted for deployments-at-scale. The intended audience for this deployment is IT administrators who have experience deploying Azure Local instances. We recommend that you deploy a system via the Azure portal first, and then perform subsequent deployments via the Resource Manager template.
 
 ## Prerequisites
 
@@ -178,7 +178,7 @@ With all the prerequisite and preparation steps complete, you're ready to deploy
 
     Once complete, the task at the top updates with status and end time.
 
-You can also check out this community sourced template to [Deploy an Azure Local, version 23H2 instance using Bicep](https://github.com/Azure/azure-quickstart-templates/blob/master/quickstarts/microsoft.azurestackhci/create-cluster-with-prereqs/README.md).
+You can also check out this community sourced template to [Deploy an Azure Local instance using Bicep](https://github.com/Azure/azure-quickstart-templates/blob/master/quickstarts/microsoft.azurestackhci/create-cluster-with-prereqs/README.md).
 
 ## Troubleshoot deployment issues
 

azure-local/deploy/deployment-install-os.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: Install Azure Stack HCI operating system, version 23H2
 description: Learn how to install the Azure Stack HCI operating system, version 23H2 on each machine of your system.
 author: alkohli
 ms.topic: how-to
-ms.date: 12/26/2024
+ms.date: 02/20/2025
 ms.author: alkohli
 ms.reviewer: alkohli
 ms.service: azure-local
@@ -98,7 +98,7 @@ Follow these steps to configure the operating system using SConfig:
 
     - Configure VLAN IDs for the management network. For more information, see [Management VLAN ID](../plan/cloud-deployment-network-considerations.md#management-vlan-id) and [Management VLAN ID with a virtual switch](../plan/cloud-deployment-network-considerations.md#management-vlan-id-with-a-virtual-switch).
     - Configure DHCP for the management network. For more information, see [DHCP IP assignment](../plan/cloud-deployment-network-considerations.md#dhcp-ip-assignment).
-    - Configure a proxy server. For more information, see [Configure proxy settings for Azure Local, version 23H2](../manage/configure-proxy-settings-23h2.md).
+    - Configure a proxy server. For more information, see [Configure proxy settings for Azure Local](../manage/configure-proxy-settings-23h2.md).
 
 1. Use the **Network Settings** option in SConfig to configure a default valid gateway and a DNS server. Set **DNS** to the DNS of the domain you're joining.
 
@@ -159,5 +159,5 @@ You are now ready to register the Azure Local machine with Azure Arc and assign
 
 ## Next steps
 
-- (Optional) [Configure proxy settings for Azure Local, version 23H2](../manage/configure-proxy-settings-23h2.md).
+- (Optional) [Configure proxy settings for Azure Local](../manage/configure-proxy-settings-23h2.md).
 - [Register Azure Local machines in your system with Azure Arc and assign permissions](./deployment-arc-register-server-permissions.md).

azure-local/deploy/deployment-introduction.md

@@ -3,17 +3,17 @@ title: Azure Local, version 23H2 deployment overview
 description: Learn about the deployment methods for Azure Local, version 23H2.
 author: alkohli
 ms.topic: overview
-ms.date: 10/15/2024
+ms.date: 02/20/2025
 ms.author: alkohli
 ms.reviewer: alkohli
 ms.service: azure-local
 ---
 
-# About Azure Local, version 23H2 deployment
+# About Azure Local deployment
 
 [!INCLUDE [applies-to](../includes/hci-applies-to-23h2.md)]
 
-This article is the first in the series of deployment articles that describe how to deploy Azure Local, version 23H2. This article applies to both single and multi-node deployments. The target audience for this article is IT administrators who are responsible for deploying Azure Local in their organization.
+This article is the first in the series of deployment articles that describe how to deploy Azure Local. This article applies to both single and multi-node deployments. The target audience for this article is IT administrators who are responsible for deploying Azure Local in their organization.
 
 ## About deployment methods