Merge pull request #18230 from MicrosoftDocs/main

6/18/2025 AM Publish

Author: Taojunshen

azure-local/deploy/azure-verification.md

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 | Extended Security Update (ESUs)          | Get security updates at no extra cost for end-of-support SQL and Windows Server VMs on Azure Local. <br/> For more information, see [Free Extended Security Updates (ESU) on Azure Local](../manage/azure-benefits-esu.md). | You must enable [Legacy OS support](#legacy-os-support) for older VMs running version Windows Server 2012 or earlier with [Latest Servicing Stack Updates](https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/advisory/ADV990001).|
 | Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)                    | AVD session hosts can run only on Azure infrastructure. Activate your Windows multi-session VMs on Azure Local using Azure VM verification. <br/> Licensing requirements for AVD still apply. See [Azure Virtual Desktop pricing](/azure/virtual-desktop/azure-stack-hci-overview#pricing). | Activated automatically for VMs running version Windows 11 multi-session with 4B update released on April 9, 2024 (22H2: [KB5036893](https://support.microsoft.com/topic/april-9-2024-kb5036893-os-builds-22621-3447-and-22631-3447-a674a67b-85f5-4a40-8d74-5f8af8ead5bb), 21H2: [KB5036894](https://support.microsoft.com/topic/april-9-2024-kb5036894-os-build-22000-2899-165dd6e1-74be-45b7-84e3-0f2a25d375f3)) or later. You must enable [legacy OS support](#legacy-os-support) for VMs running version Windows 10 multi-session with 4B update released on April 9, 2024  [KB5036892](https://support.microsoft.com/topic/april-9-2024-kb5036892-os-builds-19044-4291-and-19045-4291-cb5d2d42-6b10-48f7-829a-be7d416a811b) or later. |
-| Windows Server Datacenter: Azure Edition | Azure Edition VMs can run only on Azure infrastructure. Activate your [Windows Server Azure Edition](/windows-server/get-started/azure-edition) VMs and use the latest Windows Server innovations and other exclusive features. <br/> Licensing requirements still apply. See ways to [license Windows Server VMs on Azure Local](../manage/vm-activate.md?tabs=azure-portal).         | Activated automatically for VMs running Windows Server Azure Edition 2022 with 4B update released on April 9, 2024 ([KB5036909](https://support.microsoft.com/topic/april-9-2024-kb5036909-os-build-20348-2402-36062ce9-f426-40c6-9fb9-ee5ab428da8c)) or later. |
+| Windows Server Datacenter: Azure Edition | Azure Edition VMs can run only on Azure infrastructure, including Azure Local. Activate your [Windows Server Azure Edition](/windows-server/get-started/azure-edition) VMs and use the latest Windows Server innovations and other exclusive features. <br/> Licensing requirements still apply. See ways to [license Windows Server VMs on Azure Local](../manage/vm-activate.md?tabs=azure-portal).         | Activated automatically for VMs running Windows Server Azure Edition 2022 with 4B update released on April 9, 2024 ([KB5036909](https://support.microsoft.com/topic/april-9-2024-kb5036909-os-build-20348-2402-36062ce9-f426-40c6-9fb9-ee5ab428da8c)) or later. |
 | Azure Update Manager | Get [Azure Update Manager](/azure/update-manager/overview?branch=main&tabs=azure-arc-vms) at no cost. This service provides a SaaS solution to manage and govern software updates to VMs on Azure Local. | Available automatically for Azure Local VMs created through the Azure Arc resource bridge on Azure Local. With Software Assurance, you can attest your machine using Windows Server Azure benefits and licenses, and get AUM for free. For more information, see [Azure Update Manager frequently asked questions](/azure/update-manager/update-manager-faq#what-is-the-pricing-for-azure-update-manager). |
-| Azure Policy guest configuration         | Get [Azure Policy guest configuration](/azure/governance/policy/concepts/guest-configuration) at no cost. This extension enables the auditing and configuration of OS settings as code for machines and VMs. | Arc agent version 1.39 or later. See [Latest agent release](/azure/azure-arc/servers/agent-release-notes). |
+| Azure Machine Configuration         | Get [Azure Machine configuration](/azure/governance/machine-configuration) at no cost. This extension enables the auditing and configuration of OS settings as code for machines and VMs. | Arc agent version 1.39 or later. See [Latest agent release](/azure/azure-arc/servers/agent-release-notes). |
 
 > [!NOTE]
 > To ensure continued functionality, update your VMs on Azure Local to the latest cumulative update by June 17, 2024. This update is essential for VMs to continue using Azure benefits. See the [Azure Local blog post](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/azure-stack-blog/apply-critical-update-for-azure-stack-hci-vms-to-maintain-azure/ba-p/4115023) for more information.