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AB#1016228: Manage services with the Azure portal
diff --git a/learn-pr/azure/tour-azure-portal/1-introduction.yml b/learn-pr/azure/tour-azure-portal/1-introduction.yml
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ metadata:
   prefetch-feature-rollout: true
   title: Introduction to Azure portal features
   description: Explore the Azure portal features and how to customize it to meet your needs.
-  ms.date: 04/08/2024
+  ms.date: 01/17/2025
   author: JnHs
   ms.author: jenhayes
   ms.topic: unit
diff --git a/learn-pr/azure/tour-azure-portal/2-azure-management.yml b/learn-pr/azure/tour-azure-portal/2-azure-management.yml
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ metadata:
   prefetch-feature-rollout: true
   title: Azure management options
   description: Azure management options
-  ms.date: 04/08/2024
+  ms.date: 01/17/2025
   author: JnHs
   ms.author: jenhayes
   ms.topic: unit
diff --git a/learn-pr/azure/tour-azure-portal/3-navigate-the-portal.yml b/learn-pr/azure/tour-azure-portal/3-navigate-the-portal.yml
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ metadata:
   prefetch-feature-rollout: true
   title: Navigate the portal
   description: Learn how to work with panes in the Azure portal.
-  ms.date: 10/27/2023
+  ms.date: 01/17/2025
   author: JnHs
   ms.author: jenhayes
   ms.topic: unit
diff --git a/learn-pr/azure/tour-azure-portal/4-exercise-work-with-blades.yml b/learn-pr/azure/tour-azure-portal/4-exercise-work-with-blades.yml
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ metadata:
   prefetch-feature-rollout: true
   title: Exercise - Work with resources
   description: Sign in to the Azure portal and explore how to create and find different types of resources.
-  ms.date: 04/08/2024
+  ms.date: 01/17/2025
   author: JnHs
   ms.author: jenhayes
   ms.topic: unit
diff --git a/learn-pr/azure/tour-azure-portal/5-exercise-navigate-the-portal.yml b/learn-pr/azure/tour-azure-portal/5-exercise-navigate-the-portal.yml
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ metadata:
   prefetch-feature-rollout: true
   title: Exercise - Use the Azure portal
   description: Use the Azure portal to explore some of the most common panes you use in the Azure portal to create and manage services.
-  ms.date: 04/08/2024
+  ms.date: 01/17/2025
   author: JnHs
   ms.author: jenhayes
   ms.topic: unit
diff --git a/learn-pr/azure/tour-azure-portal/6-customize-the-dashboard.yml b/learn-pr/azure/tour-azure-portal/6-customize-the-dashboard.yml
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ metadata:
   prefetch-feature-rollout: true
   title: Azure portal dashboards
   description: Learn how to customize the Azure portal dashboard by adding your most-used services and apps.
-  ms.date: 04/08/2024
+  ms.date: 01/17/2025
   author: JnHs
   ms.author: jenhayes
   ms.topic: unit
diff --git a/learn-pr/azure/tour-azure-portal/7-exercise-customize-the-dashboard.yml b/learn-pr/azure/tour-azure-portal/7-exercise-customize-the-dashboard.yml
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ metadata:
   prefetch-feature-rollout: true
   title: Exercise - Customize the dashboard
   description: Customize the dashboard and add new quick-access tiles to your Azure portal dashboard.
-  ms.date: 04/08/2024
+  ms.date: 01/17/2025
   author: JnHs
   ms.author: jenhayes
   ms.topic: unit
diff --git a/learn-pr/azure/tour-azure-portal/8-preview-features.yml b/learn-pr/azure/tour-azure-portal/8-preview-features.yml
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ metadata:
   prefetch-feature-rollout: true
   title: Access preview features
   description: Access preview features
-  ms.date: 04/08/2024
+  ms.date: 01/17/2025
   author: JnHs
   ms.author: jenhayes
   ms.topic: unit
diff --git a/learn-pr/azure/tour-azure-portal/9-summary.yml b/learn-pr/azure/tour-azure-portal/9-summary.yml
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ metadata:
   prefetch-feature-rollout: true
   title: Summary
   description: Summary
-  ms.date: 04/08/2024
+  ms.date: 01/17/2025
   author: JnHs
   ms.author: jenhayes
   ms.topic: unit
@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ quiz:
       explanation: "Azure dashboards aren't stored as XML files."
     - content: JSON
       isCorrect: true
-      explanation: "Azure dashboards are stored as JSON files, which allow them to be uploaded and downloaded to share with other members of the Azure directory."
+      explanation: "Azure dashboards are stored as JSON files, which allows them to be uploaded and downloaded to share with other members of the Azure directory."
     - content: HTML
       isCorrect: false
       explanation: "Azure dashboards aren't stored as HTML files."
diff --git a/learn-pr/azure/tour-azure-portal/includes/1-introduction.md b/learn-pr/azure/tour-azure-portal/includes/1-introduction.md
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-Azure is a cloud platform that provides the compute, storage, and networking resources needed to build cloud-hosted applications. As a new user, the Azure portal is likely to be the primary way you interact with Azure. The Azure portal lets you create and manage all your Azure resources. For example, you can set up a new database, increase the compute power of your virtual machines, and monitor your monthly costs. It's also a great learning tool since you can survey all available resources and use guided wizards to create new ones.
+Azure is a cloud platform that provides the compute, storage, and networking resources needed to build cloud-hosted applications. As a new user, the Azure portal is likely to be the primary way you interact with Azure. The Azure portal lets you create and manage all your Azure resources. For example, you can set up a new database, increase the compute power of your virtual machines, and monitor your monthly costs. It's also a great learning tool because you can survey all available resources and use guided wizards to create new ones.
 
 Here, you learn how to sign in to the portal and navigate the portal interface. You learn how to deploy new resources and explore preview features. You also learn how to customize the dashboard so it's convenient to locate and monitor your most essential services.
 
diff --git a/learn-pr/azure/tour-azure-portal/includes/2-azure-management.md b/learn-pr/azure/tour-azure-portal/includes/2-azure-management.md
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ You can configure and manage Azure using a broad range of tools and platforms. T
 Tools that are commonly used for day-to-day management and interaction include:
 
 - **Azure portal** for interacting with Azure via a Graphical User Interface (GUI)
-- **Azure PowerShell** and **Azure Command-Line Interface** (CLI) for command-line and automation-based interactions with Azure
+- **Azure PowerShell** and **Azure Command-Line Interface (CLI)** for command-line and automation-based interactions with Azure
 - **Azure Cloud Shell** for a web-based command-line interface
 - **Azure mobile app** for monitoring and managing your resources from your mobile device
 
@@ -19,13 +19,13 @@ The [Azure portal](https://portal.azure.com) is a public website you can access
 
 The Azure portal is often the best interface for carrying out single tasks, or when you want to look at configuration options in detail.
 
-Generally speaking, the portal doesn't let you automate repetitive tasks. For example, to set up multiple VMs, you would need to create them one at a time. This process might make the portal approach less ideal for complex tasks that involve repetition. For these types of tasks, Azure PowerShell and Azure CLI can be helpful.
+Generally speaking, the portal doesn't let you automate repetitive tasks. For example, to set up multiple VMs, you'd need to create them one at a time. This process might make the portal approach less ideal for complex tasks that involve repetition. For these types of tasks, Azure PowerShell and Azure CLI can be helpful.
 
 ## Azure PowerShell
 
 Azure PowerShell lets you connect to your Azure subscription and manage resources.
 
-For example, Azure PowerShell provides the `New-AzVM` command that creates a virtual machine for you inside your Azure subscription. To use it, you launch PowerShell and install the Azure PowerShell module if you haven't already done so. Then sign in to your Azure account using the command `Connect-AzAccount` and issue a command such as:
+For example, Azure PowerShell provides the `New-AzVM` command that creates a virtual machine for you inside your Azure subscription. To use it, you launch PowerShell and install the Azure PowerShell module if you haven't already done so. Then, sign in to your Azure account using the command `Connect-AzAccount` and issue a command such as:
 
 ```powershell
 New-AzVM `
@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ New-AzVM `
 
 Azure CLI is a command-line program that connects to Azure and executes administrative commands on Azure resources. Azure CLI can run on Windows, Linux, or macOS.
 
-For example, to create a VM, you open a command prompt window and install the Azure CLI if you haven't already done so. Then sign in to Azure using the command `az login` and issue a command such as:
+For example, to create a VM, you open a command prompt window and install the Azure CLI if you haven't already done so. Then, sign in to Azure using the command `az login` and issue a command such as:
 
 ```azurecli
 az vm create \
@@ -52,7 +52,7 @@ az vm create \
 
 ## Azure Cloud Shell
 
-[Azure Cloud Shell](https://shell.azure.com/) is an interactive, authenticated, browser-accessible shell for managing Azure resources using scripting tools like Azure CLI or Azure PowerShell. The Cloud Shell also has many other developer tools available, such as text editors, source control tools, databases, and more.
+[Azure Cloud Shell](https://shell.azure.com/) is an interactive, authenticated, browser-accessible shell for managing Azure resources using scripting tools like Azure CLI or Azure PowerShell. The Cloud Shell also has many other developer tools available, such as text editors, source-control tools, databases, and more.
 
 :::image type="content" source="../media/2-cloud-shell.png" alt-text="Screenshot of an Azure Cloud Shell instance using Bash within a Microsoft Edge browser window.":::
 
@@ -72,7 +72,7 @@ Once installed, you can perform many common Azure tasks, such as:
 - Check the current status and critical metrics of your services.
 - Stay informed with notifications and alerts about important health issues.
 - Review the latest Azure alerts.
-- Start, stop and restart virtual machines or web apps.
+- Start, stop, and restart virtual machines or web apps.
 - Connect to your virtual machines.
 - Manage permissions with role-based access control (RBAC).
 - Use the Azure Cloud Shell to run saved scripts or perform administrative tasks.
diff --git a/learn-pr/azure/tour-azure-portal/includes/3-navigate-the-portal.md b/learn-pr/azure/tour-azure-portal/includes/3-navigate-the-portal.md
@@ -14,9 +14,10 @@ You can change your default view to the customizable **Dashboard** in the portal
     :::column:::
     :::image type="content" source="../media/3-favorites.png" alt-text="Screenshot of the portal menu and Favorites in the Azure portal.":::
     :::column-end:::
+
     :::column span="3":::
 
-    In the left-hand sidebar of the portal is the portal menu, which lists different Azure services and resource types.
+    In the portal's left-hand sidebar is the portal menu, which lists different Azure services and resource types.
 
     Azure has many more services than what's shown in this menu. The services listed here are the ones in your **Favorites**.
 
@@ -44,15 +45,15 @@ Let's walk through each of these controls to understand them better.
 
 ### Cloud Shell
 
-Select the **Cloud Shell** icon (>_) to create a new Azure Cloud Shell session. Recall that Azure Cloud Shell is an interactive shell for managing Azure resources. This browser-based terminal lets you control and administer your Azure resources through a command-line interface built right into the portal.
+Select the **Cloud Shell** icon (**>_**) to create a new Azure Cloud Shell session. Recall that Azure Cloud Shell is an interactive shell for managing Azure resources. This browser-based terminal lets you control and administer your Azure resources through a command-line interface built right into the portal.
 
 ### Notifications
 
-Select the bell icon to display the **Notifications** pane. This pane gives you information about the most recent actions that have been carried out, along with their status.
+Select the **bell** icon to display the **Notifications** pane. This pane gives you information about the most recent actions that have been carried out, along with their status.
 
 ### Settings
 
-Select the gear icon to change the Azure portal settings. In the tabs at the left, there are multiple options that let you change settings such as:
+Select the **gear** icon to change the Azure portal settings. In the tabs at the left, there are multiple options that let you change settings such as:
 
 - Directories and subscription management
 - Inactivity sign out delay
@@ -65,7 +66,7 @@ Select the gear icon to change the Azure portal settings. In the tabs at the lef
 
 ### Support + troubleshooting pane
 
-Select the question mark icon to show the **Support + troubleshooting** pane. This is where you can get help if you're experiencing a problem or need support. You can also see if any ongoing health events are impacting your Azure subscription or find links to support resources.
+Select the **question mark** icon to show the **Support + troubleshooting** pane. This is where you can get help if you're experiencing a problem or need support. You can also see if any ongoing health events are impacting your Azure subscription or find links to support resources.
 
 ### Feedback pane
 
@@ -78,11 +79,11 @@ If you select your name in the top right corner, a menu opens with a few options
 - Sign in with another account, or sign out entirely
 - View your account profile, where you can change your password
 
-Select the "..." button on the right-hand side for options to:
+Select the **More options** (**...**) button on the right-hand side for options to:
 
 - Check your permissions
-- View your bill
 - Submit an idea
+- View your bill
 - Update your contact information
 
 ### Azure Marketplace
@@ -93,10 +94,10 @@ The solution catalog spans thousands of offerings across multiple industry categ
 
 ### Azure Advisor
 
-Finally, the Azure Advisor is a free service built into Azure that provides recommendations on high availability, security, performance, operational excellence, and cost. Advisor analyzes your deployed services and suggests ways to improve your environment across those areas. You can view recommendations in the portal or download them in PDF or CSV format.
+Finally, Azure Advisor is a free service built into Azure that provides recommendations on high availability, security, performance, operational excellence, and cost. Advisor analyzes your deployed services and suggests ways to improve your environment across those areas. You can view recommendations in the portal or download them in PDF or CSV format.
 
 You can access Azure Advisor by selecting **Advisor** from the navigation menu, or search for it in the **All Services** menu.
 
 :::image type="content" source="../media/3-advisordashboard.png" alt-text="Screenshot of the Azure Advisor Overview page in the Azure portal.":::
 
-Now let's try some of these features out!
+Now, let's try some of these features out!
diff --git a/learn-pr/azure/tour-azure-portal/includes/4-exercise-work-with-blades.md b/learn-pr/azure/tour-azure-portal/includes/4-exercise-work-with-blades.md
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ In this unit, you learn how to create and find different types of resources in t
 
 ## Activate the Azure sandbox
 
-1. Start by **activating the Azure sandbox above**.
+1. Start by selecting the **Activate sandbox** button at the top of this page.
 
 1. Once it's activated, sign in to the [Azure portal](https://portal.azure.com/learn.docs.microsoft.com?azure-portal=true). Make sure to use the same account with which you activated the sandbox.
 
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ Now let's start exploring how to create resources in Azure. We won't actually cr
 
 1. To the right of **Popular Marketplace products**, select **See more in Marketplace**. The full list of available **Compute** offerings appears.
 
-1. In the **Featured** section, select the option for **Windows Server**. If you don't see it, select **See more**.
+1. In the **Operating Systems** section, select the option for **Windows Server**. If you don't see it, select **See more**.
 
 1. Select the drop-down list under **Plan** to see all of the available Windows Server images.
 
@@ -48,4 +48,4 @@ The search box at the top of the **Create a resource** pane defaults to checking
 
 1. Select the **X** at the top right-hand corner to close the **Create a resource** pane.
 
-Many of the principles you have learned in this exercise apply throughout the Azure portal experience. In the next unit, you continue your journey in the Azure portal and configure other settings in Azure.
+Many of the principles you learned in this exercise apply throughout the Azure portal experience. In the next unit, you continue your journey in the Azure portal and configure other settings in Azure.
diff --git a/learn-pr/azure/tour-azure-portal/includes/5-exercise-navigate-the-portal.md b/learn-pr/azure/tour-azure-portal/includes/5-exercise-navigate-the-portal.md
diff --git a/learn-pr/azure/tour-azure-portal/includes/6-customize-the-dashboard.md b/learn-pr/azure/tour-azure-portal/includes/6-customize-the-dashboard.md
diff --git a/learn-pr/azure/tour-azure-portal/includes/7-exercise-customize-the-dashboard.md b/learn-pr/azure/tour-azure-portal/includes/7-exercise-customize-the-dashboard.md
diff --git a/learn-pr/azure/tour-azure-portal/includes/8-preview-features.md b/learn-pr/azure/tour-azure-portal/includes/8-preview-features.md
diff --git a/learn-pr/azure/tour-azure-portal/includes/9-summary.md b/learn-pr/azure/tour-azure-portal/includes/9-summary.md
diff --git a/learn-pr/azure/tour-azure-portal/index.yml b/learn-pr/azure/tour-azure-portal/index.yml

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`1`		-Azure is a cloud platform that provides the compute, storage, and networking resources needed to build cloud-hosted applications. As a new user, the Azure portal is likely to be the primary way you interact with Azure. The Azure portal lets you create and manage all your Azure resources. For example, you can set up a new database, increase the compute power of your virtual machines, and monitor your monthly costs. It's also a great learning tool since you can survey all available resources and use guided wizards to create new ones.
	`1`	+Azure is a cloud platform that provides the compute, storage, and networking resources needed to build cloud-hosted applications. As a new user, the Azure portal is likely to be the primary way you interact with Azure. The Azure portal lets you create and manage all your Azure resources. For example, you can set up a new database, increase the compute power of your virtual machines, and monitor your monthly costs. It's also a great learning tool because you can survey all available resources and use guided wizards to create new ones.
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`3`	`3`	`Here, you learn how to sign in to the portal and navigate the portal interface. You learn how to deploy new resources and explore preview features. You also learn how to customize the dashboard so it's convenient to locate and monitor your most essential services.`
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