PS-10381 [DOCS] - Update Release Notes to Clarify FIPS Support in Unified Community Builds 8.0

	modified:   docs/fips.md
	modified:   docs/release-notes/8.0.44-35.md

Author: patrickbirch

docs/fips.md

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-<!-- Introduced in Percona Server for MySQL Pro 8.0.35-27, Percona Server for MySQL Pro implements the same level of FIPS support as MySQL. --> Percona Server for MySQL can run in FIPS mode if a FIPS-enabled OpenSSL library and FIPS Object Module are available at runtime or if compiled using a FIPS-validated version of OpenSSL. You can also receive this functionality by [building Percona Server for MySQL from source code](compile-percona-server.md).
+<!-- Introduced in Percona Server for MySQL Pro 8.0.35-27, Percona Server for MySQL Pro implements the same level of FIPS support as MySQL. --> 
 
 The Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) are a set of regulations mandated by the United States government that ensure the security of computer systems for non-military government agencies and their contractors. These standards specify how to perform cryptographic operations, such as encryption, hashing, and digital signatures. FIPS mode is a mode of operation that enforces these standards and rejects any non-compliant algorithms or parameters.
 
+Percona Server for MySQL can run in FIPS mode if a FIPS-enabled OpenSSL library and FIPS Object Module are available at runtime or if compiled using a FIPS-validated version of OpenSSL. FIPS mode remains off by default and must be enabled via [OS/OpenSSL configuration](#prerequisites). 
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+## Version changes
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+Introduced in Percona Server for MySQL Pro build for [8.0.35-27](release-notes/8.0.35-27.md). You can also receive this functionality by [building Percona Server for MySQL from source code](compile-percona-server.md).
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+[Percona Server for MySQL 8.0.44-35](release-notes/8.0.44-35.md) includes the FIPS-capable binaries in all builds. No Pro build is required for FIPS compatibility. 
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 ## Prerequisites
 
 To prepare Percona Server for MySQL for FIPS certification, do the following:

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 ## Release highlights
 
+Introduced in Percona Server for MySQL Pro build for 8.0.35-27, Percona Server for MySQL implements the same level of [FIPS support](../fips.md) as MySQL.
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 Percona Server for MySQL implements telemetry that fills in the gaps in our understanding of how you use Percona Server to improve our products. Participation in the anonymous program is optional. You can opt-out if you prefer not to share this information. Find more information in the [Telemetry on Percona Server for MySQL](../telemetry.md) document.
 
 This merge fixes the following issue:

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 Announcement – Discontinuation of the Percona PRO Program
 
-Percona has consolidated its build offerings. The Pro builds are no longer required, and all features have been merged into the main open source Community release.
+Percona has consolidated its build offerings. The Pro builds are no longer required, and all features have been merged into the main open source Community release. [FIPS-capable binaries](../fips.md) are included in all builds. The FIPS mode remains off by default and must be enabled via [OS/OpenSSL configuration](../fips.md#prerequisites).
 
 ### MySQL 8.0.44