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diff --git a/articles/network-watcher/azure-monitor-agent-with-connection-monitor.md b/articles/network-watcher/azure-monitor-agent-with-connection-monitor.md
@@ -8,7 +8,6 @@ ms.service: azure-network-watcher
 ms.topic: how-to
 ms.date: 03/12/2024
 
-#Customer intent: As an Azure administrator, I need use the Azure Monitor agent so I can monitor a connection with a non-Azure resource using the Connection monitor.
 # Customer intent: As an Azure administrator, I want to use the Azure Monitor agent to set up connection monitoring for both Azure and on-premises resources, so that I can ensure effective network connectivity and troubleshoot any issues efficiently.
 ---
 
diff --git a/articles/network-watcher/connection-monitor-connected-machine-agent.md b/articles/network-watcher/connection-monitor-connected-machine-agent.md
@@ -6,9 +6,8 @@ ms.author: halkazwini
 author: halkazwini
 ms.service: azure-network-watcher
 ms.topic: how-to
-ms.date: 03/25/2025
+ms.date: 02/25/2026
 
-#CustomerIntent: As an Azure administrator, I need to install the Azure Connected Machine agent so I can monitor a connection using the Connection Monitor.
 # Customer intent: As an Azure administrator, I want to install the Azure Connected Machine agent on my hybrid machines, so that I can manage them through Azure Arc and effectively monitor their connectivity.
 ---
 
diff --git a/articles/network-watcher/connection-monitor-create-using-portal.md b/articles/network-watcher/connection-monitor-create-using-portal.md
@@ -6,10 +6,9 @@ author: halkazwini
 ms.author: halkazwini
 ms.service: azure-network-watcher
 ms.topic: how-to
-ms.date: 01/24/2025
+ms.date: 02/25/2026
 ms.custom: sfi-image-nochange
 
-#CustomerIntent: As an Azure administrator, I want learn how to create a connection monitor in Network Watcher so I can monitor the communication between one VM and another.
 # Customer intent: "As an Azure administrator, I want to create a connection monitor in Network Watcher so that I can effectively monitor the network communication and connectivity between my virtual machines and various endpoints."
 ---
 # Create a connection monitor using the Azure portal
diff --git a/articles/network-watcher/connection-monitor-create-using-powershell.md b/articles/network-watcher/connection-monitor-create-using-powershell.md
@@ -9,7 +9,6 @@ ms.topic: how-to
 ms.date: 01/07/2021
 ms.custom: devx-track-azurepowershell
 
-#CustomerIntent: I need to create an Azure Network Watcher connection monitor using PowerShell to monitor communication between one VM and another.
 # Customer intent: As a network administrator, I want to create a connection monitor using PowerShell, so that I can effectively monitor connectivity between my virtual machines and endpoints.
 ---
 
diff --git a/articles/network-watcher/connection-monitor-install-azure-monitor-agent.md b/articles/network-watcher/connection-monitor-install-azure-monitor-agent.md
@@ -6,10 +6,9 @@ author: halkazwini
 ms.author: halkazwini
 ms.service: azure-network-watcher
 ms.topic: how-to
-ms.date: 03/25/2025
+ms.date: 02/25/2026
 ms.custom: devx-track-azurecli, devx-track-azurepowershell
 
-#Customer intent: As an Azure administrator, I need to install the Azure Monitor Agent on Azure Arc-enabled servers so I can monitor a connection using the Connection Monitor.
 # Customer intent: As an Azure administrator, I want to install and manage the Azure Monitor Agent on Azure Arc-enabled servers so that I can effectively monitor and analyze network connectivity and performance.
 ---
 
diff --git a/articles/network-watcher/connection-monitor-overview.md b/articles/network-watcher/connection-monitor-overview.md
@@ -6,10 +6,9 @@ author: halkazwini
 ms.author: halkazwini
 ms.service: azure-network-watcher
 ms.topic: concept-article
-ms.date: 12/29/2024
+ms.date: 02/25/2026
 ms.custom: sfi-image-nochange
 
-#CustomerIntent: As an Azure administrator, I need to monitor communication between one VM and another. If the communication fails, I need to know why so that I can resolve the problem. 
 # Customer intent: "As an Azure administrator, I want to use a connectivity monitoring tool across Azure and hybrid environments, so that I can diagnose network issues, measure performance metrics, and ensure reliable communication between my virtual machines and endpoints."
 ---
 
diff --git a/articles/network-watcher/connection-monitor-schema.md b/articles/network-watcher/connection-monitor-schema.md
@@ -6,9 +6,8 @@ author: halkazwini
 ms.author: halkazwini
 ms.service: azure-network-watcher
 ms.topic: concept-article
-ms.date: 03/25/2025
+ms.date: 02/25/2026
 
-#CustomerIntent: As an Azure administrator, I want to learn about the available fields in connection monitor schemas so that I can understand the output of Log Analytics queries.
 # Customer intent: As an Azure administrator, I want to understand the fields in connection monitor test and path data schemas so that I can accurately interpret the logs and enhance network performance monitoring.
 ---
 
diff --git a/articles/network-watcher/diagnose-communication-problem-between-networks.md b/articles/network-watcher/diagnose-communication-problem-between-networks.md
@@ -6,9 +6,8 @@ author: halkazwini
 ms.author: halkazwini
 ms.service: azure-network-watcher
 ms.topic: tutorial
-ms.date: 01/29/2025
+ms.date: 02/25/2026
 
-#CustomerIntent: As a network administrator, I want to determine why resources in a virtual network can't communicate with resources in a different virtual network over a VPN connection.
 # Customer intent: As a network administrator, I want to diagnose and resolve communication issues between virtual networks connected by VPN gateways, so that I can ensure seamless connectivity between resources in different networks.
 ---
 
diff --git a/articles/network-watcher/diagnose-network-security-rules.md b/articles/network-watcher/diagnose-network-security-rules.md
@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@ ms.custom:
   - devx-track-azurepowershell
   - devx-track-azurecli
   - sfi-image-nochange
+
 # Customer intent: As a network administrator, I want to use NSG diagnostics to verify security rules on my virtual machine, so that I can troubleshoot traffic access issues effectively.
 ---
 
diff --git a/articles/network-watcher/diagnose-vm-network-routing-problem-cli.md b/articles/network-watcher/diagnose-vm-network-routing-problem-cli.md
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ description: In this article, you learn how to use Azure CLI to diagnose a virtu
 author: halkazwini
 ms.service: azure-network-watcher
 ms.topic: how-to
-ms.date: 10/29/2024
+ms.date: 02/25/2026
 ms.author: halkazwini
 ms.custom: devx-track-azurecli
 
diff --git a/articles/network-watcher/diagnose-vm-network-routing-problem-powershell.md b/articles/network-watcher/diagnose-vm-network-routing-problem-powershell.md
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ description: In this article, you learn how to diagnose a virtual machine networ
 author: halkazwini
 ms.service: azure-network-watcher
 ms.topic: how-to
-ms.date: 10/29/2024
+ms.date: 02/25/2026
 ms.author: halkazwini
 ms.custom: devx-track-azurepowershell
 
diff --git a/articles/network-watcher/diagnose-vm-network-routing-problem.md b/articles/network-watcher/diagnose-vm-network-routing-problem.md
@@ -6,10 +6,9 @@ author: halkazwini
 ms.author: halkazwini
 ms.service: azure-network-watcher
 ms.topic: tutorial
-ms.date: 10/29/2024
+ms.date: 02/25/2026
 ms.custom: sfi-image-nochange
 
-#CustomerIntent: As an Azure administrator, I want to diagnose virtual machine (VM) network routing problem that prevents it from communicating with the internet.
 # Customer intent: As an Azure administrator, I want to troubleshoot network routing issues for virtual machines using diagnostic tools, so that I can ensure proper communication between resources and identify potential routing problems effectively.
 ---
 
diff --git a/articles/network-watcher/diagnose-vm-network-traffic-filtering-problem.md b/articles/network-watcher/diagnose-vm-network-traffic-filtering-problem.md
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ author: halkazwini
 ms.author: halkazwini
 ms.service: azure-network-watcher
 ms.topic: quickstart
-ms.date: 09/23/2025
+ms.date: 02/25/2026
 ms.custom: sfi-image-nochange
 
 # Customer intent: As a network administrator, I want to diagnose network traffic filter issues for a virtual machine using IP flow verification, so that I can identify security rules that are blocking traffic and resolve any communication problems effectively.
diff --git a/articles/network-watcher/index.yml b/articles/network-watcher/index.yml
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ metadata:
   ms.topic: landing-page
   author: halkazwini
   ms.author: halkazwini
-  ms.date: 03/14/2025
+  ms.date: 02/25/2026
 # linkListType: architecture | concept | deploy | download | get-started | how-to-guide | learn | overview | quickstart | reference | tutorial | whats-new
 
 landingContent:
diff --git a/articles/network-watcher/migrate-to-connection-monitor-from-connection-monitor-classic.md b/articles/network-watcher/migrate-to-connection-monitor-from-connection-monitor-classic.md
@@ -6,9 +6,8 @@ author: halkazwini
 ms.author: halkazwini
 ms.service: azure-network-watcher
 ms.topic: how-to
-ms.date: 03/12/2024
+ms.date: 02/25/2026
 
-#CustomerIntent: As an Azure administrator, I want to migrate my connection monitors from Connection monitor (classic) to the new Connection monitor so I avoid service disruption. 
 # Customer intent: As an Azure administrator, I want to migrate my connection monitors from Connection monitor (classic) to the new Connection monitor, so that I can ensure continuous monitoring without any service interruptions.
 ---
 
diff --git a/articles/network-watcher/migrate-to-connection-monitor-from-network-performance-monitor.md b/articles/network-watcher/migrate-to-connection-monitor-from-network-performance-monitor.md
@@ -6,9 +6,8 @@ author: halkazwini
 ms.author: halkazwini
 ms.service: azure-network-watcher
 ms.topic: how-to
-ms.date: 03/12/2024
+ms.date: 02/25/2026
 
-#CustomerIntent: As an Azure administrator, I want to migrate my tests from Network performance monitor to the new Connection monitor so I avoid service disruption. 
 # Customer intent: As an Azure administrator, I want to migrate my tests from Network performance monitor to Connection monitor so that I can leverage enhanced monitoring capabilities and avoid service disruption during the transition.
 ---
 
diff --git a/articles/network-watcher/network-insights-overview.md b/articles/network-watcher/network-insights-overview.md
@@ -6,12 +6,11 @@ ms.author: halkazwini
 ms.reviewer: saggupta
 ms.service: azure-network-watcher
 ms.topic: concept-article
-ms.date: 03/11/2025
+ms.date: 02/25/2026
 ms.custom:
   - subject-monitoring
   - sfi-image-nochange
 
-#CustomerIntent: As an Azure administrator, I want to see a visual representation of my Azure network resources so that I can see their detailed network insights.
 # Customer intent: As an Azure administrator, I want to access comprehensive network health insights and metrics, so that I can effectively monitor and troubleshoot all deployed network resources without needing additional configurations.
 ---
 
diff --git a/articles/network-watcher/network-watcher-agent-update.md b/articles/network-watcher/network-watcher-agent-update.md
@@ -5,8 +5,9 @@ author: halkazwini
 ms.author: halkazwini
 ms.service: azure-network-watcher
 ms.topic: how-to
-ms.date: 01/24/2025
+ms.date: 02/25/2026
 ms.custom: devx-track-azurepowershell, devx-track-azurecli
+
 # Customer intent: "As a cloud administrator, I want to update the Network Watcher extension on my Azure virtual machines, so that I can ensure optimal network performance and access the latest monitoring features."
 ---
 
diff --git a/articles/network-watcher/network-watcher-diagnose-on-premises-connectivity.md b/articles/network-watcher/network-watcher-diagnose-on-premises-connectivity.md
@@ -6,9 +6,8 @@ ms.author: halkazwini
 author: halkazwini
 ms.service: azure-network-watcher
 ms.topic: how-to
-ms.date: 03/25/2025
+ms.date: 02/25/2026
 
-#CustomerIntent: As an Azure administrator, I want to learn how to use VPN troubleshoot so I can troubleshoot my VPN virtual network gateways and their connections whenever resources in a virtual network can't communicate with on-premises resources over a VPN connection.
 # Customer intent: As an Azure administrator, I want to use the VPN troubleshoot tool in Network Watcher, so that I can diagnose and resolve connectivity issues between my on-premises VPN device and Azure virtual network gateways efficiently.
 ---
 
diff --git a/articles/network-watcher/network-watcher-monitor-with-azure-automation.md b/articles/network-watcher/network-watcher-monitor-with-azure-automation.md
@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@ ms.service: azure-network-watcher
 ms.topic: how-to
 ms.date: 11/20/2020
 ms.author: halkazwini
+
 # Customer intent: As a network administrator, I want to automate the monitoring of VPN gateway status using scripts and notifications, so that I can quickly detect and respond to network outages to ensure reliable service delivery.
 ---
 
diff --git a/articles/network-watcher/network-watcher-overview.md b/articles/network-watcher/network-watcher-overview.md
@@ -5,10 +5,9 @@ author: halkazwini
 ms.author: halkazwini
 ms.service: azure-network-watcher
 ms.topic: overview
-ms.date: 03/14/2025
+ms.date: 02/25/2026
 ms.custom: sfi-image-nochange
 
-#CustomerIntent: As someone with basic Azure network experience, I want to understand how Azure Network Watcher can help me resolve some of the network-related problems I've encountered and provide insight into how I use Azure networking.
 # Customer intent: As a network administrator, I want to utilize Azure Network Watcher's monitoring and diagnostic tools, so that I can effectively troubleshoot and optimize the performance of my cloud-based network resources.
 ---
 
diff --git a/articles/network-watcher/network-watcher-visualize-nsg-flow-logs-power-bi.md b/articles/network-watcher/network-watcher-visualize-nsg-flow-logs-power-bi.md
@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@ ms.author: halkazwini
 ms.service: azure-network-watcher
 ms.topic: how-to
 ms.date: 10/23/2024
+
 # Customer intent: As a network administrator, I want to visualize network security group flow logs in a business intelligence tool, so that I can gain insights into IP traffic patterns and enhance network security management.
 ---
 
diff --git a/articles/network-watcher/next-hop-overview.md b/articles/network-watcher/next-hop-overview.md
@@ -6,10 +6,9 @@ author: halkazwini
 ms.author: halkazwini
 ms.service: azure-network-watcher
 ms.topic: concept-article
-ms.date: 03/25/2025
+ms.date: 02/25/2026
 ms.custom: sfi-image-nochange
 
-#CustomerIntent: As an Azure administrator, I want to learn about Next hop feature so I can use it to get the next hop information of any virtual machine (VM) experiencing  routing issues to be able to diagnose and fix the issue.
 # Customer intent: As an Azure administrator, I want to understand the Next hop feature so that I can diagnose and resolve routing issues for virtual machines effectively.
 ---
 
diff --git a/articles/network-watcher/nsg-diagnostics-overview.md b/articles/network-watcher/nsg-diagnostics-overview.md
@@ -6,7 +6,8 @@ author: halkazwini
 ms.author: halkazwini
 ms.service: azure-network-watcher
 ms.topic: concept-article
-ms.date: 03/04/2025
+ms.date: 02/25/2026
+
 # Customer intent: As a network administrator, I want to use the NSG diagnostics tool to simulate network traffic flows, so that I can troubleshoot and verify the proper configuration of network security group rules in my Azure environment.
 ---
 
diff --git a/articles/network-watcher/nsg-flow-logs-bicep.md b/articles/network-watcher/nsg-flow-logs-bicep.md
@@ -6,14 +6,13 @@ author: halkazwini
 ms.author: halkazwini
 ms.service: azure-network-watcher
 ms.topic: quickstart
-ms.date: 03/12/2025
+ms.date: 12/18/2025
 ms.custom:
   - devx-track-bicep
   - subject-bicepqs
   - mode-arm
   - build-2025
 
-#CustomerIntent: As an Azure administrator, I need to enable NSG flow logs using a Bicep file so that I can log the traffic flowing through a network security group.
 # Customer intent: As an Azure administrator, I want to configure NSG flow logs using a Bicep file so that I can programmatically log and monitor the traffic through my network security groups.
 ---
 
diff --git a/articles/network-watcher/nsg-flow-logs-manage.md b/articles/network-watcher/nsg-flow-logs-manage.md
@@ -6,9 +6,8 @@ author: halkazwini
 ms.author: halkazwini
 ms.service: azure-network-watcher
 ms.topic: how-to
-ms.date: 04/18/2025
+ms.date: 12/18/2025
 
-#CustomerIntent: As an Azure administrator, I want to log my virtual network IP traffic using Network Watcher NSG flow logs so that I can analyze it later.
 # Customer intent: As an Azure network administrator, I want to create, manage, and analyze NSG flow logs, so that I can monitor and understand the IP traffic flowing through my network security groups effectively.
 ---
 
diff --git a/articles/network-watcher/nsg-flow-logs-migrate.md b/articles/network-watcher/nsg-flow-logs-migrate.md
@@ -6,9 +6,8 @@ author: halkazwini
 ms.author: halkazwini
 ms.service: azure-network-watcher
 ms.topic: how-to
-ms.date: 10/28/2024
+ms.date: 02/25/2026
 
-#CustomerIntent: As an Azure administrator, I want to migrate my network security group flow logs to the new virtual network flow logs so that I can use all the benefits of virtual network flow logs, which overcome some of the network security group flow logs limitations.
 # Customer intent: As an Azure administrator, I want to migrate my network security group flow logs to virtual network flow logs using a migration script, so that I can take advantage of the enhanced features of virtual network flow logs and address the limitations of the existing setup.
 ---
 
diff --git a/articles/network-watcher/nsg-flow-logs-policy-portal.md b/articles/network-watcher/nsg-flow-logs-policy-portal.md
@@ -6,10 +6,9 @@ author: halkazwini
 ms.author: halkazwini
 ms.service: azure-network-watcher
 ms.topic: how-to
-ms.date: 09/26/2024
+ms.date: 12/18/2025
 ms.custom: sfi-image-nochange
 
-#CustomerIntent: As an Azure administrator, I want to use Azure Policy to audit and deploy network security group flow logs.
 # Customer intent: As an Azure administrator, I want to use built-in policies to audit and deploy NSG flow logs, so that I can ensure compliance and improve visibility for network security groups within my organization.
 ---
 
diff --git a/articles/network-watcher/nsg-flow-logs-template.md b/articles/network-watcher/nsg-flow-logs-template.md
@@ -6,10 +6,9 @@ author: halkazwini
 ms.author: halkazwini
 ms.service: azure-network-watcher
 ms.topic: quickstart
-ms.date: 03/12/2025
+ms.date: 12/18/2025
 ms.custom: devx-track-azurepowershell, subject-armqs, mode-arm, devx-track-arm-template
 
-#CustomerIntent: As an Azure administrator, I want to learn how to enable NSG flow logs using an ARM template so that I can log traffic flowing through a network security group.
 # Customer intent: As an Azure administrator, I want to enable NSG flow logs using an ARM template so that I can efficiently monitor and analyze network traffic for security compliance.
 ---
 
diff --git a/articles/network-watcher/packet-capture-alert-triggered.md b/articles/network-watcher/packet-capture-alert-triggered.md
@@ -5,8 +5,9 @@ author: halkazwini
 ms.author: halkazwini 
 ms.service: azure-network-watcher
 ms.topic: how-to
-ms.date: 03/25/2025
+ms.date: 02/25/2026
 ms.custom: devx-track-azurepowershell
+
 # Customer intent: As a network administrator, I want to set up alert-triggered packet captures using cloud-based monitoring tools, so that I can proactively analyze network traffic anomalies and respond to potential issues efficiently.
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diff --git a/articles/network-watcher/packet-capture-inspect.md b/articles/network-watcher/packet-capture-inspect.md
@@ -6,9 +6,9 @@ author: halkazwini
 ms.author: halkazwini
 ms.service: azure-network-watcher
 ms.topic: how-to
-ms.date: 03/25/2025
+ms.date: 02/25/2026
 ms.custom: sfi-image-nochange
-#CustomerIntent: As a network administrator, I want to inspect packets captured by Network Watcher to investigate network problems.
+
 # Customer intent: As a network administrator, I want to analyze packet capture files using open-source tools, so that I can troubleshoot network issues, identify unauthorized traffic, and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.
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diff --git a/articles/network-watcher/required-rbac-permissions.md b/articles/network-watcher/required-rbac-permissions.md
@@ -8,7 +8,6 @@ ms.service: azure-network-watcher
 ms.topic: concept-article
 ms.date: 06/24/2025
 
-#CustomerIntent: As an Azure administrator, I want to know the required Azure role-based access control (Azure RBAC) permissions to use each of the Network Watcher capabilities, so I can assign them correctly to users using any of those capabilities.
 # Customer intent: As an Azure administrator, I want to understand the Azure RBAC permissions required for Network Watcher capabilities, so that I can effectively manage user access and ensure they can utilize the features needed for their roles.
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diff --git a/articles/network-watcher/traffic-analytics-usage-scenarios.md b/articles/network-watcher/traffic-analytics-usage-scenarios.md
@@ -6,10 +6,11 @@ author: halkazwini
 ms.author: halkazwini
 ms.service: azure-network-watcher
 ms.topic: concept-article
-ms.date: 10/18/2024
+ms.date: 02/25/2026
 ms.custom:
   - references_regions
   - sfi-image-nochange
+
 # Customer intent: As a network administrator, I want to analyze traffic patterns and security insights across my environment, so that I can optimize performance, enhance security, and ensure proper traffic management.
 ---
 
diff --git a/articles/network-watcher/traffic-analytics-zero-trust.md b/articles/network-watcher/traffic-analytics-zero-trust.md
@@ -1,18 +1,17 @@
 ---
 title: Apply Zero Trust Principles to Segment Azure Network through Traffic Analytics
 description: Learn how to use Azure Traffic Analytics to apply Zero Trust principles, segment networks, and detect security risks in your Azure environment.
-author:      shijaiswal # GitHub alias
-ms.author:   shijaiswal # Microsoft alias
+author: shijaiswal
+ms.author: shijaiswal
 ms.service: azure-network-watcher
 ms.topic: concept-article
-ms.date:     06/04/2025
+ms.date: 06/04/2025
+
 # Customer intent: As a network security engineer, I want to utilize traffic analytics to implement Zero Trust principles in my Azure environment, so that I can enhance network segmentation, detect threats, and improve overall security visibility.
 ---
 
 # Apply Zero Trust principles to segment Azure network through traffic analytics
 
-
-
 Zero Trust is a security strategy. It isn't a product or a service, but an approach in designing and implementing the following set of security principles.
 
 |Principle|Description|
diff --git a/articles/network-watcher/vm-network-troubleshooter.md b/articles/network-watcher/vm-network-troubleshooter.md
@@ -9,6 +9,7 @@ ms.topic: concept-article
 ms.date: 05/07/2025
 ms.custom:
   - build-2025
+
 # Customer intent: "As an Azure user troubleshooting connectivity issues, I want to use the VM network troubleshooter to check if commonly used ports are blocked, so that I can quickly diagnose and resolve network access problems on my virtual machines."
 ---
 
diff --git a/articles/network-watcher/vpn-troubleshoot-cli.md b/articles/network-watcher/vpn-troubleshoot-cli.md
@@ -6,10 +6,9 @@ author: halkazwini
 ms.author: halkazwini
 ms.service: azure-network-watcher
 ms.topic: how-to
-ms.date: 01/29/2025
+ms.date: 02/25/2026
 ms.custom: devx-track-azurecli
 
-#CustomerIntent: As a network administrator, I want to determine why resources in a virtual network can't communicate with resources in a different virtual network over a VPN connection.
 # Customer intent: As a network administrator, I want to troubleshoot VPN gateways and connections using the Azure CLI, so that I can resolve connectivity issues between my virtual network and on-premises networks effectively.
 ---
 
diff --git a/articles/network-watcher/vpn-troubleshoot-powershell.md b/articles/network-watcher/vpn-troubleshoot-powershell.md
