Remove APM release note files (#820)

colleenmcginnis · web-flow · commit e0583b44c455 · 2025-03-19T14:29:58.000Z
Removes APM release note files in favor of the files in [elastic/apm-server](https://github.com/elastic/apm-server/tree/main/docs/release-notes).
diff --git a/docset.yml b/docset.yml
@@ -15,6 +15,7 @@ cross_links:
   - apm-agent-rum-js
   - apm-aws-lambda
   - apm-k8s-attacher
+  - apm-server
   - asciidocalypse
   - beats
   - cloud
diff --git a/release-notes/elastic-apm/breaking-changes.md b/release-notes/elastic-apm/breaking-changes.md
diff --git a/release-notes/elastic-apm/deprecations.md b/release-notes/elastic-apm/deprecations.md
diff --git a/release-notes/elastic-apm/known-issues.md b/release-notes/elastic-apm/known-issues.md
diff --git a/release-notes/elastic-apm/release-notes.md b/release-notes/elastic-apm/release-notes.md
diff --git a/release-notes/elastic-apm/toc.yml b/release-notes/elastic-apm/toc.yml
diff --git a/release-notes/toc.yml b/release-notes/toc.yml
@@ -5,11 +5,6 @@ toc:
       - file: elastic-observability/known-issues.md
       - file: elastic-observability/breaking-changes.md
       - file: elastic-observability/deprecations.md
-  - file: elastic-apm/release-notes.md
-    children:
-      - file: elastic-apm/known-issues.md
-      - file: elastic-apm/breaking-changes.md
-      - file: elastic-apm/deprecations.md
   - file: elastic-security/release-notes.md
     children:
       - file: elastic-security/known-issues.md
diff --git a/solutions/observability/apps/apm-agent-compatibility.md b/solutions/observability/apps/apm-agent-compatibility.md
@@ -8,85 +8,85 @@ mapped_pages:
 The chart below outlines the compatibility between different versions of Elastic APM agents and extensions with the APM integration.
 
 
-## APM AWS Lambda extension [_apm_aws_lambda_extension] 
+## APM AWS Lambda extension [_apm_aws_lambda_extension]
 
 | {{apm-agent}} version | APM integration version |
 | --- | --- |
 | `1.x` | ≥ `8.2` |
 
 
-## Android agent [_android_agent] 
+## Android agent [_android_agent]
 
 | {{apm-agent}} version | APM integration version |
 | --- | --- |
 | `0.x` | ≥ `8.12` |
 
 
-## Go agent [_go_agent] 
+## Go agent [_go_agent]
 
 | {{apm-agent}} version | APM integration version |
 | --- | --- |
 | `1.x` | ≥ `6.5` |
 | `2.x` | ≥ `6.5` |
 
 
-## iOS agent [_ios_agent] 
+## iOS agent [_ios_agent]
 
 | {{apm-agent}} version | APM integration version |
 | --- | --- |
 | `1.x` | ≥ `8.12` |
 
 
-## Java agent [_java_agent] 
+## Java agent [_java_agent]
 
 | {{apm-agent}} version | APM integration version |
 | --- | --- |
 | `1.x` | ≥ `6.5` |
 
-::::{note} 
-Java agent < 1.43.0 not fully compatible with APM Server >= 8.11.0. For more information, check [Elastic APM known issues](/release-notes/elastic-apm/known-issues.md).
+::::{note}
+Java agent < 1.43.0 not fully compatible with APM Server >= 8.11.0. For more information, check [Elastic APM known issues](apm-server://release-notes/known-issues.md).
 
 ::::
 
 
 
-## .NET agent [_net_agent] 
+## .NET agent [_net_agent]
 
 | {{apm-agent}} version | APM integration version |
 | --- | --- |
 | `1.x` | ≥ `6.5` |
 
 
-## Node.js agent [_node_js_agent] 
+## Node.js agent [_node_js_agent]
 
 | {{apm-agent}} version | APM integration version |
 | --- | --- |
 | `3.x` | ≥ `6.6` |
 
 
-## PHP agent [_php_agent] 
+## PHP agent [_php_agent]
 
 | {{apm-agent}} version | APM integration version |
 | --- | --- |
 | `1.x` | ≥ `7.0` |
 
 
-## Python agent [_python_agent] 
+## Python agent [_python_agent]
 
 | {{apm-agent}} version | APM integration version |
 | --- | --- |
 | `6.x` | ≥ `6.6` |
 
 
-## Ruby agent [_ruby_agent] 
+## Ruby agent [_ruby_agent]
 
 | {{apm-agent}} version | APM integration version |
 | --- | --- |
 | `3.x` | ≥ `6.5` |
 | `4.x` | ≥ `6.5` |
 
 
-## JavaScript RUM agent [_javascript_rum_agent] 
+## JavaScript RUM agent [_javascript_rum_agent]
 
 | {{apm-agent}} version | APM integration version |
 | --- | --- |
diff --git a/solutions/observability/apps/switch-self-installation-to-apm-integration.md b/solutions/observability/apps/switch-self-installation-to-apm-integration.md
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ mapped_pages:
 
 The {{stack}} ({{es}} and {{kib}}) must be upgraded to version 7.14 or higher. See the [{{stack}} Installation and Upgrade Guide](../../../deploy-manage/upgrade/deployment-or-cluster.md) for guidance.
 
-Review the [Elastic APM release notes](/release-notes/elastic-apm/release-notes.md) and [Elastic {{observability}} release notes](/release-notes/elastic-observability/release-notes.md) for important changes between your current APM version and this one.
+Review the [Elastic APM release notes](apm-server://release-notes/index.md) and [Elastic {{observability}} release notes](/release-notes/elastic-observability/release-notes.md) for important changes between your current APM version and this one.
 
 
 ## Add a {{fleet}} Server [apm-integration-upgrade-2]
diff --git a/solutions/observability/apps/upgrade-elastic-cloud-apm-server-standalone-to-8.md b/solutions/observability/apps/upgrade-elastic-cloud-apm-server-standalone-to-8.md
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ This upgrade guide is for the standalone method of running APM Server. Only use
 
 Follow these steps to upgrade:
 
-1. Review the [Elastic APM release notes](/release-notes/elastic-apm/release-notes.md) and [Elastic {{observability}} release notes](/release-notes/elastic-observability/release-notes.md).
+1. Review the [Elastic APM release notes](apm-server://release-notes/index.md) and [Elastic {{observability}} release notes](/release-notes/elastic-observability/release-notes.md).
 2. Upgrade {{ecloud}} to 9.0.0-beta1, See [Upgrade versions](../../../deploy-manage/upgrade/deployment-or-cluster.md) for instructions.
 3. (Optional) Upgrade to the APM integration. Got time for one more upgrade? See [Switch to the Elastic APM integration](switch-to-elastic-apm-integration.md).
 
diff --git a/solutions/observability/apps/upgrade-elastic-cloud-with-apm-integration-to-80.md b/solutions/observability/apps/upgrade-elastic-cloud-with-apm-integration-to-80.md
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ This upgrade guide is for the Elastic APM integration. Only use this guide if bo
 
 Follow these steps to upgrade:
 
-1. Review the [Elastic APM release notes](/release-notes/elastic-apm/release-notes.md) and [Elastic {{observability}} release notes](/release-notes/elastic-observability/release-notes.md).
+1. Review the [Elastic APM release notes](apm-server://release-notes/index.md) and [Elastic {{observability}} release notes](/release-notes/elastic-observability/release-notes.md).
 2. Upgrade your {{ecloud}} instance to 9.0.0-beta1. See [Upgrade versions](../../../deploy-manage/upgrade/deployment-or-cluster.md) for details. The APM integration will automatically be upgraded to version 9.0.0-beta1 as a part of this process.
 
 ::::{note}
diff --git a/solutions/observability/apps/upgrade-self-installation-of-apm-integration-to-8x.md b/solutions/observability/apps/upgrade-self-installation-of-apm-integration-to-8x.md
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ This upgrade guide is for the Elastic APM integration. Only use this guide if bo
 ## Prerequisites [_prerequisites_9]
 
 1. Prior to upgrading to version 9.0.0-beta1, {{es}}, and {{kib}} must be upgraded to version 7.17. To upgrade {{es}} and {{kib}}, see the [{{stack}} Installation and Upgrade Guide](https://www.elastic.co/guide/en/elastic-stack/7.17/upgrading-elastic-stack.html)
-2. Review the [Elastic APM release notes](/release-notes/elastic-apm/release-notes.md) and [Elastic {{observability}} release notes](/release-notes/elastic-observability/release-notes.md).
+2. Review the [Elastic APM release notes](apm-server://release-notes/index.md) and [Elastic {{observability}} release notes](/release-notes/elastic-observability/release-notes.md).
 
 
 ## Upgrade steps [_upgrade_steps_2]
diff --git a/solutions/observability/apps/upgrade-self-installation-of-apm-server-standalone-to-8x.md b/solutions/observability/apps/upgrade-self-installation-of-apm-server-standalone-to-8x.md
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ This upgrade guide is for the standalone method of running APM Server. Only use
     * To upgrade {{es}} and {{kib}}, see the [{{stack}} Installation and Upgrade Guide](https://www.elastic.co/guide/en/elastic-stack/7.17/upgrading-elastic-stack.html)
     * To upgrade APM Server to version 7.17, see [upgrade to version 7.17](https://www.elastic.co/guide/en/apm/guide/7.17/upgrading-to-717.html).
 
-2. Review the [Elastic APM release notes](/release-notes/elastic-apm/release-notes.md) and [Elastic {{observability}} release notes](/release-notes/elastic-observability/release-notes.md).
+2. Review the [Elastic APM release notes](apm-server://release-notes/index.md) and [Elastic {{observability}} release notes](/release-notes/elastic-observability/release-notes.md).
 
 
 ## Upgrade steps [_upgrade_steps]
diff --git a/solutions/observability/apps/upgrade-to-version-8x.md b/solutions/observability/apps/upgrade-to-version-8x.md
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ This guide explains the upgrade process for version 9.0.0-beta1. For a detailed
 * APM Server now only writes to well-defined data streams; writing to classic indices is no longer supported.
 * APM Server has a new {{es}} output implementation with defaults that should be sufficient for most use cases.
 
-As a result of the above changes, a number of index management and index tuning configuration variables have been removed. See the APM [release notes](/release-notes/elastic-apm/release-notes.md), [breaking changes](https://www.elastic.co/guide/en/observability/current/apm-breaking.html) for full details.
+As a result of the above changes, a number of index management and index tuning configuration variables have been removed. See the APM [release notes](apm-server://release-notes/index.md), [breaking changes](https://www.elastic.co/guide/en/observability/current/apm-breaking.html) for full details.
 
 
 ## Find your upgrade guide [_find_your_upgrade_guide]
diff --git a/solutions/observability/apps/upgrade.md b/solutions/observability/apps/upgrade.md
@@ -8,6 +8,6 @@ mapped_pages:
 This guide gives general recommendations for upgrading Elastic APM.
 
 * [{{apm-agent}} compatibility](apm-agent-compatibility.md)
-* [Breaking Changes](/release-notes/elastic-apm/breaking-changes.md)
+* [Breaking Changes](apm-server://release-notes/breaking-changes.md)
 * [Upgrade to version 9.0.0-beta1](upgrade-to-version-8x.md)
 * [Switch to the Elastic APM integration](switch-to-elastic-apm-integration.md)
