Merge pull request #31860 from MicrosoftDocs/main

9/17/2024 AM Publish

Author: Daidihuang

azure-sql/database-watcher-manage.md

@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ description: Setup and configuration details for database watcher
 author: dimitri-furman
 ms.author: dfurman
 ms.reviewer: wiassaf
-ms.date: 08/21/2024
+ms.date: 09/17/2024
 ms.service: azure-sql
 ms.subservice: monitoring
 ms.topic: how-to
@@ -253,7 +253,7 @@ There are different scripts for Microsoft Entra authentication and SQL authentic
 > [!IMPORTANT]
 > Always use provided scripts to grant access to database watcher. Granting access in a different way can block data collection. For more information, see [Watcher authorization](database-watcher-overview.md#watcher-authorization).
 
-Before executing a script, replace all instances of placeholders that might be present in the script, such as `login-name-placeholder`, `user-name-placeholder`, and `password-placeholder` with the actual values.
+Before executing a script, replace all instances of placeholders that might be present in the script, such as `login-name-placeholder` and `password-placeholder` with the actual values.
 
 #### Grant access to Microsoft Entra authenticated watchers
 

azure-sql/database-watcher-overview.md

@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ description: An overview of database watcher for Azure SQL, a managed monitoring
 author: dimitri-furman
 ms.author: dfurman
 ms.reviewer: wiassaf
-ms.date: 09/05/2024
+ms.date: 09/16/2024
 ms.service: azure-sql
 ms.subservice: monitoring
 ms.topic: conceptual
@@ -259,9 +259,13 @@ If you select the **Dashboards** page of a watcher, but do not see a summary of
 - You might not have access to the data store. For more information, see [Grant users and groups access to the data store](database-watcher-manage.md#grant-users-and-groups-access-to-the-data-store).
 - You might not have network connectivity to the data store. For example, this happens if connections from your browser to the Azure Data Explorer cluster use public connectivity, but you [disable public access](/azure/data-explorer/security-network-restrict-public-access) to the cluster. In that case, you also cannot connect to the cluster from [Kusto Explorer](/azure/data-explorer/kusto/tools/kusto-explorer) or the Azure Data Explorer [web UI](/azure/data-explorer/web-ui-query-overview).
 
-  To resolve this, establish private connectivity from your machine to the Azure Data Explorer cluster. For example, you can:
+  To resolve this, establish private connectivity from your machine to the Azure Data Explorer cluster.
+
+  If you are connecting to Azure Data Explorer from an Azure VM, [create](/azure/data-explorer/security-network-private-endpoint-create) a private endpoint for the Azure Data Explorer cluster in the Azure virtual network where your Azure VM is deployed.
+  
+  If you are connecting to Azure Data Explorer from a machine on premises, you can:
     1. Use [Azure VPN Gateway](/azure/vpn-gateway/vpn-gateway-about-vpngateways) or [Azure ExpressRoute](/azure/expressroute/expressroute-introduction) to establish a private connection from your on-premises network to an Azure virtual network.
-    1. [Create](/azure/data-explorer/security-network-private-endpoint) another private endpoint for the Azure Data Explorer cluster in the Azure virtual network where the VPN or ExpressRoute connection terminates.
+    1. [Create](/azure/data-explorer/security-network-private-endpoint-create) a private endpoint for the Azure Data Explorer cluster in the Azure virtual network where the VPN or ExpressRoute connection terminates.
     1. [Configure DNS](/azure/private-link/private-endpoint-dns) for that private endpoint.
 
 - The Azure Data Explorer cluster might be stopped. For more information, see [Stopped Azure Data Explorer clusters](database-watcher-manage.md#stopped-azure-data-explorer-clusters).

azure-sql/includes/sql-vm-feature-benefits.md

@@ -10,9 +10,8 @@ ms.topic: include
 | --- | --- |
 | **Azure portal management** | Unlocks [management in the portal](../virtual-machines/windows/manage-sql-vm-portal.md), so that you can view all of your SQL Server VMs in one place, and enable or disable SQL specific features directly from the portal. <br /> <br /> Included with basic registration.  |  
 | **Automated backup** |Automates the scheduling of backups for all databases for either the default instance or a [properly installed named instance](../virtual-machines/windows/frequently-asked-questions-faq.yml#can-i-use-a-named-instance-of-sql-server-with-the-iaas-extension-) of SQL Server on the VM. For more information, see [Automated backup for SQL Server in Azure virtual machines (Resource Manager)](../virtual-machines/windows/automated-backup-sql-2014.md). <br /> <br /> Requires SQL IaaS Agent extension. |
-| **Automated patching** |Configures a maintenance window during which important Windows and SQL Server security updates to your VM can take place, so you can avoid updates during peak times for your workload. For more information, see [Automated patching for SQL Server in Azure virtual machines (Resource Manager)](../virtual-machines/windows/automated-patching.md). <br /> <br /> Requires SQL IaaS Agent extension. |
+| **Automatic patching** | Automatically install Windows and SQL Server security updates (including Cumulative Updates for SQL Server) to your virtual machine during a configured maintenance window to avoid updating during peak times for your workload. For more information, see [Automatic patching through Azure Update Manager](../virtual-machines/azure-update-manager-sql-vm.md). <br /> <br /> Requires SQL IaaS Agent extension.  |
 | **Azure Key Vault integration** |Enables you to automatically install and configure Azure Key Vault on your SQL Server VM. For more information, see [Configure Azure Key Vault integration for SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines (Resource Manager)](../virtual-machines/windows/azure-key-vault-integration-configure.md). <br /> <br /> Requires SQL IaaS Agent extension. |
-| **Azure Update Manager integration** | Since Automated Patching doesn't install Cumulative Updates for SQL Server, you can replace it by integrating [Azure Update Manager](../virtual-machines/azure-update-manager-sql-vm.md) into your [SQL virtual machines](../virtual-machines/windows/manage-sql-vm-portal.md) resource, which adds improved patching functionality for your SQL Server VMs.  <br /> <br /> Requires SQL IaaS Agent extension.  | 
 | **Configure tempdb** | You can [configure your tempdb](../virtual-machines/windows/manage-sql-vm-portal.md#storage-configuration) directly from the Azure portal, such as specifying the number of files, their initial size, their location, and the autogrowth ratio. Restart your SQL Server service for the changes to take effect. <br /> <br /> Requires SQL IaaS Agent extension.  | 
 | **Defender for Cloud portal integration** | If you've enabled [Microsoft Defender for SQL](/azure/defender-for-cloud/defender-for-sql-usage), then you can view Defender for Cloud recommendations directly in the [SQL virtual machines](../virtual-machines/windows/manage-sql-vm-portal.md) resource of the Azure portal. See [Security best practices](../virtual-machines/windows/security-considerations-best-practices.md) to learn more. <br /> <br /> Requires SQL IaaS Agent extension. |
 | **Extended security updates** | Automatically receive security updates for your SQL Server on Azure VMs, up to three years after extended [SQL Server lifecycle support](/lifecycle/products/?terms=sql%20server) ends. | 

azure-sql/managed-instance/service-tiers-next-gen-general-purpose-use.md

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 ---
-title: Use Next-gen General Purpose service tier
-description: Learn about the differences between the service tiers available to Azure SQL Managed Instance. 
+title: Use Next-gen General Purpose service tier (preview)
+description: Learn how to use the Next-gen General Purpose service tier (preview) in Azure SQL Managed Instance, which is an architectural upgrade to the existing General Purpose service tier that can be used for new and existing instances. 
 author: urosmil
 ms.author: urmilano
 ms.reviewer: wiassaf, mathoma
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ ms.service: azure-sql-managed-instance
 ms.subservice: service-overview
 ms.topic: conceptual
 ---
-# Use Next-gen General Purpose service tier - Azure SQL Managed Instance
+# Use Next-gen General Purpose service tier (preview) - Azure SQL Managed Instance
 [!INCLUDE[appliesto-sqlmi](../includes/appliesto-sqlmi.md)]
 
 This article teaches you how to use the Next-gen General Purpose service tier upgrade for [Azure SQL Managed Instance](sql-managed-instance-paas-overview.md). The Next-gen General Purpose service tier is an architectural upgrade to the existing General Purpose service tier that can be used for new and existing instances. 

azure-sql/virtual-machines/windows/automated-patching.md

@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ description: This article explains the Automated Patching feature for SQL Server
 author: dplessMSFT
 ms.author: dpless
 ms.reviewer: mathoma, randolphwest
-ms.date: 06/18/2024
+ms.date: 09/17/2024
 ms.service: virtual-machines-sql
 ms.subservice: management
 ms.topic: article
@@ -18,8 +18,11 @@ tags: azure-resource-manager
 Automated Patching establishes a maintenance window for an Azure virtual machine running SQL Server. Automated Updates can only be installed during this maintenance window. For SQL Server, this restriction ensures that system updates and any associated restarts occur at the best possible time for the database.
 
 > [!IMPORTANT]  
-> - With automated patching, only Windows and SQL Server updates marked as **Important** or **Critical** are installed. Other SQL Server updates, such as service packs and cumulative updates that are not marked as **Important** or **Critical**, must be installed manually. 
-> - To automatically install Cumulative Updates, review the integrated [Azure Update Manager](../azure-update-manager-sql-vm.md) experience. 
+> - The automated patching feature has been retired and will be removed on September 17th, 2027. To avoid service disruptions, you must migrate to [Azure Update Manager](../azure-update-manager-sql-vm.md) before this date. We recommend avoiding the use of automated patching in new environments. For existing environments, migrate to [Azure Update Manager](../azure-update-manager-sql-vm.md) as soon as possible to continue receiving future enhancements for the patching feature on your SQL Server on Azure VM.
+> - With automated patching, only Windows and SQL Server updates marked as **Important** or **Critical** are installed. Other SQL Server updates, such as service packs and cumulative updates that are not marked as **Important** or **Critical**, must be installed manually. To automatically install Cumulative Updates, use the integrated [Azure Update Manager](../azure-update-manager-sql-vm.md) experience instead. 
+
+
+
 
 ## Prerequisites
 

azure-sql/virtual-machines/windows/doc-changes-updates-release-notes-whats-new.md

@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ description: Learn about the new features for and improvements to SQL Server on
 author: MashaMSFT
 ms.author: mathoma
 ms.reviewer: randolphwest, mathoma
-ms.date: 09/05/2024
+ms.date: 09/17/2024
 ms.service: virtual-machines-sql
 ms.subservice: service-overview
 ms.topic: whats-new
@@ -63,6 +63,7 @@ Learn about significant changes to the SQL Server on Azure VMs documentation. Fo
 | Changes | Details |
 | --- | --- |
 | **Azure Key Vault Managed Hardware Security Module (HSM) support with Extensible Key Management**| Azure Key Vault Managed HSM is supported for SQL Server and SQL Server on Azure VMs when using the latest version of the SQL Server Connector, as well as Azure SQL. For more information, see [Set up SQL Server TDE Extensible Key Management by using Azure Key Vault](/sql/relational-databases/security/encryption/setup-steps-for-extensible-key-management-using-the-azure-key-vault). |
+|**Automated patching retirement** | The [automated patching](automated-patching.md) feature has been retired and will be removed on September 17th, 2027. Migrate to [Azure Update Manager](../azure-update-manager-sql-vm.md) as soon as possible to continue receiving new updates to the patching feature for your SQL Server on Azure VM and avoid future service disruptions. |
 
 ### August 2024
 
@@ -101,7 +102,6 @@ Learn about significant changes to the SQL Server on Azure VMs documentation. Fo
 
 
 
-
 ## Archive
 
 For updates made in previous years, see the [What's new archive](doc-changes-updates-release-notes-whats-new-archive.md).