Merge pull request #314125 from duongau/duau/bastion-author-update

prmerger-automator[bot] · web-flow · commit 09235297cfe5 · 2026-04-02T00:22:11.000Z
Update author metadata for Bastion articles
diff --git a/articles/bastion/bastion-connect-to-aks-private-cluster.md b/articles/bastion/bastion-connect-to-aks-private-cluster.md
@@ -2,11 +2,11 @@
 title: 'Connect to AKS Private Cluster Using Azure Bastion (Preview)'
 titleSuffix: Azure Bastion
 description: Learn how to securely connect to Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) private clusters using Azure Bastion's native client tunneling. Step-by-step guide with prerequisites and commands to establish secure access without exposing endpoints.
-author: abell
+author: cherylmc
 ms.service: azure-bastion
 ms.topic: how-to
 ms.date: 07/29/2025
-ms.author: abell
+ms.author: cherylmc
 
 # Customer intent: "As a cloud administrator, I want to establish a secure connection to an AKS private cluster using Azure Bastion, so that I can access my Kubernetes resources without exposing them to the public internet."
 ---
diff --git a/articles/bastion/bastion-connect-vm-linux-rdp.md b/articles/bastion/bastion-connect-vm-linux-rdp.md
@@ -2,11 +2,11 @@
 title: 'Connect to a Linux VM using RDP'
 titleSuffix: Azure Bastion
 description: Learn how to use Azure Bastion to connect to a Linux VM using RDP via the Azure portal or a specified IP address.
-author: abell
+author: cherylmc
 ms.service: azure-bastion
 ms.topic: how-to
 ms.date: 03/12/2026
-ms.author: abell
+ms.author: cherylmc
 ms.custom:
   - linux-related-content
 # Customer intent: "As a cloud administrator, I want to establish a secure RDP connection to a Linux VM using a Bastion host, so that I can access my virtual machines without exposing them to the public internet."
diff --git a/articles/bastion/bastion-connect-vm-rdp-windows.md b/articles/bastion/bastion-connect-vm-rdp-windows.md
@@ -2,11 +2,11 @@
 title: 'Connect to a Windows VM using RDP'
 titleSuffix: Azure Bastion
 description: Learn how to use Azure Bastion to connect to a Windows VM using RDP via the Azure portal, a specified IP address, or a native client.
-author: abell
+author: cherylmc
 ms.service: azure-bastion
 ms.topic: how-to
 ms.date: 03/06/2026
-ms.author: abell
+ms.author: cherylmc
 
 # Customer intent: "As a cloud administrator, I want to establish a secure RDP connection to a Windows VM using a Bastion host, so that I can access my virtual machines without exposing them to the public internet."
 ---
diff --git a/articles/bastion/bastion-connect-vm-scale-set.md b/articles/bastion/bastion-connect-vm-scale-set.md
@@ -1,11 +1,11 @@
 ---
 title: 'Connect to a virtual machine scale set using Azure Bastion'
 description: Learn how to connect to an Azure virtual machine scale set using Azure Bastion.
-author: abell
+author: cherylmc
 ms.service: azure-bastion
 ms.topic: how-to
 ms.date: 01/23/2025
-ms.author: abell
+ms.author: cherylmc
 
 # Customer intent: "As an IT administrator, I want to connect to a virtual machine scale set using a secure gateway, so that I can manage instances without needing additional clients or software."
 ---
diff --git a/articles/bastion/bastion-connect-vm-ssh-linux.md b/articles/bastion/bastion-connect-vm-ssh-linux.md
@@ -2,12 +2,12 @@
 title: 'Connect to a Linux VM using SSH'
 titleSuffix: Azure Bastion
 description: Learn how to use Azure Bastion to connect to a Linux VM using SSH via the Azure portal, a specified IP address, or a native client.
-author: abell
+author: cherylmc
 ms.service: azure-bastion
 ms.custom: linux-related-content
 ms.topic: how-to
 ms.date: 03/12/2026
-ms.author: abell
+ms.author: cherylmc
 # Customer intent: "As a cloud administrator, I want to securely connect to a Linux VM using SSH through a managed service, so that I can ensure safe access without exposing RDP/SSH ports to the internet."
 ---
 
diff --git a/articles/bastion/bastion-connect-vm-ssh-windows.md b/articles/bastion/bastion-connect-vm-ssh-windows.md
@@ -2,11 +2,11 @@
 title: 'Connect to a Windows VM using SSH'
 titleSuffix: Azure Bastion
 description: Learn how to use Azure Bastion to connect to a Windows VM using SSH via the Azure portal.
-author: abell
+author: cherylmc
 ms.service: azure-bastion
 ms.topic: how-to
 ms.date: 03/12/2026
-ms.author: abell
+ms.author: cherylmc
 # Customer intent: "As a cloud administrator, I want to connect to a Windows VM using SSH through a secure service, so that I can manage the VM without exposing sensitive ports to the internet."
 ---
 
diff --git a/articles/bastion/bastion-create-host-powershell.md b/articles/bastion/bastion-create-host-powershell.md
@@ -2,11 +2,11 @@
 title: 'Deploy Bastion:PowerShell'
 titleSuffix: Azure Bastion
 description: Learn how to deploy Azure Bastion using PowerShell.
-author: abell
+author: cherylmc
 ms.service: azure-bastion
 ms.topic: how-to
 ms.date: 03/03/2025
-ms.author: abell
+ms.author: cherylmc
 ms.custom: devx-track-azurepowershell
 # Customer intent: As someone with a networking background, I want to deploy Bastion and connect to a VM.
 ---
diff --git a/articles/bastion/bastion-entra-id-authentication.md b/articles/bastion/bastion-entra-id-authentication.md
@@ -2,11 +2,11 @@
 title: 'Configure Microsoft Entra ID authentication'
 titleSuffix: Azure Bastion
 description: Learn how to configure Microsoft Entra ID authentication for RDP and SSH connections through Azure Bastion, including role assignments, virtual machine extensions, and connection steps.
-author: abell
+author: cherylmc
 ms.service: azure-bastion
 ms.topic: how-to
 ms.date: 03/09/2026
-ms.author: abell
+ms.author: cherylmc
 
 # Customer intent: "As a cloud administrator, I want to configure Microsoft Entra ID authentication with Azure Bastion, so that I can use identity-based access policies and MFA for my virtual machines."
 ---
diff --git a/articles/bastion/bastion-faq.md b/articles/bastion/bastion-faq.md
@@ -1,11 +1,11 @@
 ---
 title: 'Azure Bastion FAQ'
 description: Learn about frequently asked questions for Azure Bastion.
-author: abell
+author: cherylmc
 ms.service: azure-bastion
 ms.topic: faq
 ms.date: 12/10/2025
-ms.author: abell
+ms.author: cherylmc
 ms.custom: references_regions
 # Customer intent: "As a cloud administrator, I want to understand the deployment and connectivity requirements for Azure Bastion, so that I can effectively manage and secure remote access to our virtual machines."
 ---
diff --git a/articles/bastion/bastion-nsg.md b/articles/bastion/bastion-nsg.md
@@ -1,11 +1,11 @@
 ---
 title: Configure NSG rules for Azure Bastion
 description: Learn how to configure required network security group rules for Azure Bastion to protect your deployment, prevent unauthorized access, and keep your Bastion host healthy.
-author: abell
+author: cherylmc
 ms.service: azure-bastion
 ms.topic: concept-article
 ms.date: 02/24/2026
-ms.author: abell
+ms.author: cherylmc
 # Customer intent: As a network administrator, I want to understand and configure network security groups for Azure Bastion, so that I can manage secure ingress and egress traffic to virtual machines while maintaining compliance and security practices. I want to understand the impact of not having the correct NSG rules in place from a security perspective. This is a procedural article. 
 ---
 # Configure NSG rules for Azure Bastion
diff --git a/articles/bastion/bastion-overview.md b/articles/bastion/bastion-overview.md
@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
 ---
 title: What is Azure Bastion?
 description: Azure Bastion is a fully managed service that provides secure and seamless RDP/SSH connectivity to virtual machines without exposing RDP/SSH ports externally.
-author: abell
-ms.author: abell
+author: cherylmc
+ms.author: cherylmc
 ms.service: azure-bastion
 services: bastion
 ms.topic: overview
diff --git a/articles/bastion/bastion-sku-comparison.md b/articles/bastion/bastion-sku-comparison.md
@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
 ---
 title: Choose the right Azure Bastion SKU to meet your needs
 description: Learn about the different Azure Bastion SKU tiers and choose the right one for your requirements.
-author: abell
-ms.author: abell
+author: cherylmc
+ms.author: cherylmc
 ms.service: azure-bastion
 ms.topic: concept-article
 ms.date: 11/24/2025
diff --git a/articles/bastion/bastion-vm-copy-paste.md b/articles/bastion/bastion-vm-copy-paste.md
@@ -2,11 +2,11 @@
 title: 'Copy and paste to and from a Windows virtual machine: Azure'
 titleSuffix: Azure Bastion
 description: Learn how copy and paste to and from a Windows VM using Bastion.
-author: abell
+author: cherylmc
 ms.service: azure-bastion
 ms.topic: how-to
 ms.date: 04/04/2024
-ms.author: abell
+ms.author: cherylmc
 # Customer intent: I want to copy and paste to and from VMs using Azure Bastion.
 
 ---
diff --git a/articles/bastion/bastion-vm-full-screen.md b/articles/bastion/bastion-vm-full-screen.md
@@ -2,11 +2,11 @@
 title: 'View virtual machine session full screen in browser'
 titleSuffix: Azure Bastion
 description: Learn how to change the virtual machine view to full screen and back in your browser for an RDP or SSH connection in Azure Bastion.
-author: abell
+author: cherylmc
 ms.service: azure-bastion
 ms.topic: how-to
 ms.date: 10/21/2022
-ms.author: abell
+ms.author: cherylmc
 # Customer intent: I want to manage my VM experience using Azure Bastion.
 
 ---
diff --git a/articles/bastion/configuration-settings.md b/articles/bastion/configuration-settings.md
@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
 ---
 title: About Azure Bastion configuration settings
 description: Learn about the available configuration settings for Azure Bastion.
-author: abell
-ms.author: abell
+author: cherylmc
+ms.author: cherylmc
 ms.service: azure-bastion
 ms.topic: concept-article
 ms.date: 11/24/2025
diff --git a/articles/bastion/configure-host-scaling.md b/articles/bastion/configure-host-scaling.md
@@ -2,11 +2,11 @@
 title: Configure host scaling
 titleSuffix: Azure Bastion
 description: Learn how to add more instances (scale units) to Azure Bastion.
-author: abell
+author: cherylmc
 ms.service: azure-bastion
 ms.topic: how-to
 ms.date: 03/13/2026
-ms.author: abell
+ms.author: cherylmc
 # Customer intent: As a network administrator, I want to configure scale units and understand what the impact it will be on my cloud environment.
 
 ---
diff --git a/articles/bastion/connect-ip-address.md b/articles/bastion/connect-ip-address.md
@@ -2,11 +2,11 @@
 title: 'About Azure Bastion IP-based connection'
 titleSuffix: Azure Bastion
 description: Learn about IP-based connection in Azure Bastion, including supported scenarios, SKU requirements, and limitations.
-author: abell
+author: cherylmc
 ms.service: azure-bastion
 ms.topic: concept-article
 ms.date: 03/09/2026
-ms.author: abell
+ms.author: cherylmc
 
 # Customer intent: As a network administrator, I want to understand how IP-based connection works with Azure Bastion, so that I can determine whether it's the right approach for securely connecting to on-premises, non-Azure, or Azure virtual machines.
 ---
diff --git a/articles/bastion/connect-vm-native-client-linux.md b/articles/bastion/connect-vm-native-client-linux.md
@@ -2,12 +2,12 @@
 title: 'Connect to a VM using Bastion - Linux native client'
 titleSuffix: Azure Bastion
 description: Learn how to connect to a VM from a Linux computer by using Bastion and a native client.
-author: abell
+author: cherylmc
 ms.service: azure-bastion
 ms.custom: devx-track-azurecli, linux-related-content
 ms.topic: how-to
 ms.date: 01/28/2025
-ms.author: abell
+ms.author: cherylmc
 # Customer intent: As a Linux user, I want to connect to a VM using Azure Bastion with a native client, so that I can securely access and manage my virtual machines without exposing them to the public internet.
 ---
 
diff --git a/articles/bastion/connect-vm-native-client-windows.md b/articles/bastion/connect-vm-native-client-windows.md
@@ -2,12 +2,12 @@
 title: 'Connect to a VM using Bastion - Windows native client'
 titleSuffix: Azure Bastion
 description: Learn how to connect to a VM from a Windows computer by using Bastion and a native client.
-author: abell
+author: cherylmc
 ms.service: azure-bastion
 ms.custom: devx-track-azurecli
 ms.topic: how-to
 ms.date: 01/28/2025
-ms.author: abell
+ms.author: cherylmc
 # Customer intent: "As a system administrator, I want to connect to VMs using a native Windows client via Bastion, so that I can securely access my cloud resources with supported authentication methods."
 ---
 
diff --git a/articles/bastion/cost-optimization.md b/articles/bastion/cost-optimization.md
@@ -2,11 +2,11 @@
 title: Azure Bastion Cost Optimization Principles
 description: Learn how to optimize Azure Bastion costs while maintaining secure remote access. Get actionable strategies to maximize your cloud investment.
 services: bastion
-author: AbdullahBell
+author: cherylmc
 ms.service: azure-bastion
 ms.topic: concept-article
 ms.date: 11/20/2025
-ms.author: abell
+ms.author: cherylmc
 # Customer intent: As a cloud architect or IT administrator, I want to optimize costs for Azure Bastion, so that I can maintain secure remote access to virtual machines while controlling expenses and maximizing return on investment.
 ---
 
diff --git a/articles/bastion/create-host-cli.md b/articles/bastion/create-host-cli.md
@@ -2,11 +2,11 @@
 title: 'Deploy Bastion: CLI'
 titleSuffix: Azure Bastion
 description: Learn how to deploy Azure Bastion using CLI
-author: abell
+author: cherylmc
 ms.service: azure-bastion
 ms.topic: how-to
 ms.date: 04/05/2024
-ms.author: abell
+ms.author: cherylmc
 ms.custom: devx-track-azurecli
 ms.devlang: azurecli
 # Customer intent: As someone with a networking background, I want to deploy Bastion and connect to a VM.
diff --git a/articles/bastion/design-architecture.md b/articles/bastion/design-architecture.md
@@ -1,10 +1,10 @@
 ---
 title: 'About Azure Bastion design and architecture'
 description: Learn about the different architectures available with Azure Bastion.
-author: abell
+author: cherylmc
 ms.topic: concept-article
 ms.date: 03/14/2025
-ms.author: abell
+ms.author: cherylmc
 ms.service: azure-bastion
 # Customer intent: "As a cloud architect, I want to understand the different deployment architectures of Azure Bastion, so that I can select the appropriate configuration to enhance security and manage RDP/SSH connectivity to my virtual machines."
 ---
diff --git a/articles/bastion/index.yml b/articles/bastion/index.yml
@@ -8,8 +8,8 @@ metadata:
   description: Learn how to use Azure Bastion to connect to a virtual machine. Configure secure and seamless RDP/SSH connectivity to your virtual machines directly in the Azure portal over SSL.
   ms.service: azure-bastion
   ms.topic: landing-page
-  author: abell
-  ms.author: abell
+  author: cherylmc
+  ms.author: cherylmc
   ms.date: 03/03/2025
 
 # linkListType: architecture | concept | deploy | download | get-started | how-to-guide | learn | overview | quickstart | reference | tutorial | whats-new
diff --git a/articles/bastion/kerberos-authentication-portal.md b/articles/bastion/kerberos-authentication-portal.md
@@ -2,11 +2,11 @@
 title: Configure Bastion for Kerberos authentication - Azure portal
 titleSuffix: Azure Bastion
 description: Learn how to configure Bastion to use Kerberos authentication via the Azure portal.
-author: abell
+author: cherylmc
 ms.service: azure-bastion
 ms.topic: how-to
 ms.date: 12/09/2024
-ms.author: abell
+ms.author: cherylmc
 
 # Customer intent: "As a cloud administrator, I want to configure Azure Bastion to use Kerberos authentication, so that I can ensure secure access to my virtual machines without relying on less secure authentication methods."
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diff --git a/articles/bastion/monitor-bastion-reference.md b/articles/bastion/monitor-bastion-reference.md
@@ -4,8 +4,8 @@ description: This article contains important reference material you need when yo
 ms.date: 12/02/2024
 ms.custom: horz-monitor
 ms.topic: reference
-author: abell
-ms.author: abell
+author: cherylmc
+ms.author: cherylmc
 ms.service: azure-bastion
 # Customer intent: As a cloud administrator, I want to monitor the performance metrics and logs of Azure Bastion, so that I can ensure its availability and optimize resource utilization for my organization's needs.
 ---
diff --git a/articles/bastion/monitor-bastion.md b/articles/bastion/monitor-bastion.md
@@ -4,8 +4,8 @@ description: Start here to learn how to monitor Azure Bastion by using Azure Mon
 ms.date: 12/02/2024
 ms.custom: horz-monitor
 ms.topic: concept-article
-author: abell
-ms.author: abell
+author: cherylmc
+ms.author: cherylmc
 ms.service: azure-bastion
 # Customer intent: As a cloud administrator, I want to monitor Azure Bastion using Azure Monitor so that I can collect and analyze performance data and logs to ensure system reliability and optimize resource management.
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diff --git a/articles/bastion/native-client.md b/articles/bastion/native-client.md
@@ -2,11 +2,11 @@
 title: Configure Bastion for native client connections
 titleSuffix: Azure Bastion
 description: Learn how to configure Bastion for native client connections.
-author: abell
+author: cherylmc
 ms.service: azure-bastion
 ms.topic: how-to
 ms.date: 04/07/2025
-ms.author: abell
+ms.author: cherylmc
 # Customer intent: "As a cloud administrator, I want to configure Bastion for native client connections, so that I can securely access VMs using local SSH or RDP clients while managing my network efficiently."
 ---
 
diff --git a/articles/bastion/private-only-deployment.md b/articles/bastion/private-only-deployment.md
@@ -1,11 +1,11 @@
 ---
 title: Deploy private-only Bastion
 description: Learn how to deploy Bastion for a private-only scenario.
-author: abell
+author: cherylmc
 ms.service: azure-bastion
 ms.topic: how-to
 ms.date: 03/31/2025
-ms.author: abell
+ms.author: cherylmc
 ms.custom:
   - ignite-2024
   - sfi-image-nochange
diff --git a/articles/bastion/quickstart-deploy-terraform.md b/articles/bastion/quickstart-deploy-terraform.md
@@ -5,8 +5,8 @@ ms.topic: quickstart
 ms.date: 01/22/2025
 ms.custom: devx-track-terraform
 ms.service: azure-bastion
-author: abell
-ms.author: abell
+author: cherylmc
+ms.author: cherylmc
 #customer intent: As a Terraform user, I want to learn how to use Terraform to create Azure resources that set up Azure Bastion host. The Azure resources in an Azure Bastion deployment include an Azure resource group, a virtual network, an Azure Bastion subnet, a public IP, and an Azure Bastion host.
 content_well_notification: 
   - AI-contribution
diff --git a/articles/bastion/quickstart-host-arm-template.md b/articles/bastion/quickstart-host-arm-template.md
@@ -2,8 +2,8 @@
 title: 'Quickstart: Deploy Azure Bastion to a virtual network using an ARM template'
 titleSuffix: Azure Bastion
 description: Learn how to deploy Azure Bastion to a virtual network by using an Azure Resource Manager template.
-author: abell
-ms.author: abell
+author: cherylmc
+ms.author: cherylmc
 ms.service: azure-bastion
 ms.topic: quickstart 
 ms.date: 03/31/2025
diff --git a/articles/bastion/quickstart-host-portal.md b/articles/bastion/quickstart-host-portal.md
diff --git a/articles/bastion/secure-bastion.md b/articles/bastion/secure-bastion.md
diff --git a/articles/bastion/session-monitoring.md b/articles/bastion/session-monitoring.md
diff --git a/articles/bastion/session-recording.md b/articles/bastion/session-recording.md
diff --git a/articles/bastion/shareable-link.md b/articles/bastion/shareable-link.md
diff --git a/articles/bastion/troubleshoot.md b/articles/bastion/troubleshoot.md
diff --git a/articles/bastion/upgrade-sku.md b/articles/bastion/upgrade-sku.md
diff --git a/articles/bastion/vm-about.md b/articles/bastion/vm-about.md
diff --git a/articles/bastion/vm-upload-download-native.md b/articles/bastion/vm-upload-download-native.md
diff --git a/articles/bastion/vnet-peering.md b/articles/bastion/vnet-peering.md
diff --git a/articles/bastion/work-remotely-support.md b/articles/bastion/work-remotely-support.md
