Merge pull request #305512 from v-albemi/confluent-1

Freshness - Azure Native integrations: Confluent Cloud, PR 1

Author: v-shils

articles/partner-solutions/apache-kafka-confluent-cloud/confluent-tools.md

@@ -2,16 +2,16 @@
 title: Confluent Resources and Developer Tools
 description: Learn about resources and developer tools you can use with Apache Kafka & Apache Flink on Confluent Cloud, an Azure Native Integrations service.
 ms.topic: overview
-ms.date: 05/28/2024
+ms.date: 09/17/2025
 
-#customer intent: As a developer implementing Apache Kafka & Apache Flink on Confluent Cloud , I want to know about other resources and tools available so that I can create applications that use Astro and Airflow for data orchestration.
+#customer intent: As a developer implementing Apache Kafka & Apache Flink on Confluent Cloud, I want to know about other resources and tools so that I can create applications that use Astro and Airflow for data orchestration.
 ---
 
 # Resources and tools for Apache Kafka & Apache Flink on Confluent Cloud
 
-In this article, learn about resources and tools you can use with Apache Kafka & Apache Flink on Confluent Cloud, an Azure Native Integrations service.
+In this article, you learn about resources and tools that you can use with Apache Kafka & Apache Flink on Confluent Cloud, an Azure Native Integrations service.
 
-## Confluent links
+## Confluent documentation
 
 For help with using Apache Kafka & Apache Flink on Confluent Cloud, see the following articles on the [Confluent website](https://docs.confluent.io/home/overview.html).
 
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ To learn about billing options:
 
 To learn about managing your solutions:
 
-* [Create a cluster in Confluent Cloud](https://docs.confluent.io/cloud/current/clusters/create-cluster.html)
+* [Create a cluster on Confluent Cloud](https://docs.confluent.io/cloud/current/clusters/create-cluster.html)
 * [Confluent Cloud environments](https://docs.confluent.io/current/cloud/using/environments.html)
 * [Confluent Cloud basics](https://docs.confluent.io/current/cloud/using/cloud-basics.html)
 
@@ -35,16 +35,16 @@ To learn more, see Confluent blog articles about Azure services that integrate w
 
 * [Use the Azure Cosmos DB sink connector](https://www.confluent.io/blog/announcing-confluent-cloud-azure-cosmos-db-connector)
 * [Set up secure networking with Azure Private Link](https://www.confluent.io/blog/how-to-set-up-secure-networking-in-confluent-with-azure-private-link)
-* [Search by using Azure Cache for Redis and Azure Spring Cloud](https://www.confluent.io/blog/real-time-search-and-analytics-with-confluent-cloud-azure-redis-spring-cloud)
+* [Search by using Azure Cache for Redis and Azure Spring Apps](https://www.confluent.io/blog/real-time-search-and-analytics-with-confluent-cloud-azure-redis-spring-cloud)
 * [Consume data with Confluent and Azure Databricks](https://www.confluent.io/blog/consume-avro-data-from-kafka-topics-and-secured-schema-registry-with-databricks-confluent-cloud-on-azure)
 
 ## Related content
 
-* For more help with using Apache Airflow on Astro, see the Apache Airflow on Astro documentation.
-* Get started with Apache Airflow on Astro, an Azure Native Integrations service:
+* For more help with using Apache Kafka & Apache Flink, see the [Apache Kafka](https://kafka.apache.org/documentation/) and [Apache Flink documentation](https://nightlies.apache.org/flink/flink-docs-lts/).
+* Get started with Apache Kafka & Apache Flink, an Azure Native Integrations service:
 
     > [!div class="nextstepaction"]
-    > [Azure portal](https://ms.portal.azure.com/?Azure_Marketplace_Astronomer_assettypeoptions=%7B%22Astronomer%22%3A%7B%22options%22%3A%22%22%7D%7D#browse/Astronomer.Astro%2Forganizations)
+    > [Azure portal](https://portal.azure.com/#view/HubsExtension/BrowseResource/resourceType/Microsoft.Confluent%2Forganizations)
 
     > [!div class="nextstepaction"]
-    > [Azure Marketplace](https://azuremarketplace.microsoft.com/en-us/marketplace/apps/astronomer1591719760654.astronomer?tab=Overview)
+    > [Azure Marketplace](https://azuremarketplace.microsoft.com/en-us/marketplace/apps/confluentinc.confluent-cloud-azure-prod?tab=Overview)

articles/partner-solutions/apache-kafka-confluent-cloud/create-cli.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: "Create a Confluent Cloud Resource - Azure CLI"
 description: Learn how to begin using Apache Kafka & Apache Flink on Confluent Cloud by creating an instance via the Azure CLI.
 ms.topic: quickstart
 ms.custom: devx-track-azurecli
-ms.date: 1/31/2024
+ms.date: 09/17/2025
 
 #customer intent: As a developer, I want to learn how to create a new instance of Apache Kafka & Apache Flink on Confluent Cloud by using the Azure CLI so that I can create my own resources.
 ---
@@ -17,30 +17,28 @@ In this quickstart, you use Azure Marketplace and the Azure CLI to create a reso
 - An Azure account. If you don't have an active Azure subscription, create a [free account](https://azure.microsoft.com/pricing/purchase-options/azure-account?cid=msft_learn).
 - The Owner or Contributor role for your Azure subscription. Only users who are assigned one of these roles can set up integration between Azure and Confluent. Before you get started, [verify that you have the required access](../../role-based-access-control/check-access.md).
 
-## Find offer
+## Find the offer
 
 Use the Azure portal to find the Apache Kafka & Apache Flink on Confluent Cloud application:
 
 1. Go to the [Azure portal](https://portal.azure.com/) and sign in.
 
 1. Search for and then select **Marketplace**.
 
-1. On the **Marketplace** page, choose from two billing options:
+1. On the **Marketplace** page, search for and then select the **Apache Kafka & Apache Flink on Confluent Cloud - An Azure Native ISV Service** offer.
 
-   - **Pay-as-you-go monthly plan**: Your Confluent Cloud consumption charges appear on your Azure monthly bill. This plan is publicly available.
-   - **Commitment plan**: You sign up for a minimum spend amount and get a discount on your committed usage of Confluent Cloud. This plan is available to customers who are approved for a private offer.
+1. Select the **Apache Kafka & Apache Flink on Confluent Cloud** tile. 
 
-   For **pay-as-you-go** customers, search for and then select the **Apache Kafka & Apache Flink on Confluent Cloud** offer.
+   :::image type="content" source="media/search-pay-as-you-go.png" alt-text="Screenshot that shows a search for an Azure Marketplace offer." lightbox="media/search-pay-as-you-go.png":::
 
-   :::image type="content" source="media/search-pay-as-you-go.png" alt-text="Screenshot that shows a search for an Azure Marketplace offer.":::
+1. On the **Apache Kafka & Apache Flink on Confluent Cloud - An Azure Native ISV Service** page, select your subscription. 
 
-   For **commitment** customers, select the **View private plans** link. The commitment requires you to sign up for a minimum spend amount. Use this option only when you know you need to use the service for an extended time.
+1. Under **Plan**, choose a billing plan. There are several billing options:
 
-   :::image type="content" source="media/view-private-offers.png" alt-text="Screenshot that shows the view private plans link.":::
+   - **Pay-as-you-go free trial**.   
+   - **Commitment plans**. You sign up for a minimum spend amount. Annual, monthly, multi-year, and one-time commitment plans are available. You can read about the plans on the **Plans + Pricing** tab.
 
-   Search for and then select the **Apache Kafka & Apache Flink on Confluent Cloud** private plan.
-
-   :::image type="content" source="media/select-from-private-offers.png" alt-text="Screenshot that shows the option to select a private plan.":::
+1. Select **Subscribe**. The **Create a Confluent organization** page opens. Rather than using this form, you'll create the organization in the next section by using the Azure CLI. 
 
 ## Create a resource
 

articles/partner-solutions/apache-kafka-confluent-cloud/create-powershell.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: "Create a Confluent Cloud Resource - Azure PowerShell"
 description: Learn how to begin using Apache Kafka & Apache Flink on Confluent Cloud by creating an instance via Azure PowerShell.
 ms.topic: quickstart
 ms.custom: devx-track-azurepowershell
-ms.date: 1/31/2024
+ms.date: 09/17/2025
 
 #customer intent: As a developer, I want to learn how to create a new instance of Apache Kafka & Apache Flink on Confluent Cloud by using Azure PowerShell so that I can create my own resources.
 ---
@@ -17,31 +17,28 @@ In this quickstart, you use Azure Marketplace and Azure PowerShell to create a r
 - An Azure account. If you don't have an active Azure subscription, create a [free account](https://azure.microsoft.com/pricing/purchase-options/azure-account?cid=msft_learn).
 - The Owner or Contributor role for your Azure subscription. Only users who are assigned one of these roles can set up integration between Azure and Confluent. Before you get started, [verify that you have the required access](../../role-based-access-control/check-access.md).
 
-## Find offer
+## Find the offer
 
 Use the Azure portal to find the Apache Kafka & Apache Flink on Confluent Cloud application:
 
 1. Go to the [Azure portal](https://portal.azure.com/) and sign in.
 
 1. Search for and then select **Marketplace**.
 
-1. On the **Marketplace** page, choose from two billing options:
+1. On the **Marketplace** page, search for and then select the **Apache Kafka & Apache Flink on Confluent Cloud - An Azure Native ISV Service** offer.
 
-   - **Pay-as-you-go monthly plan**: Your Confluent Cloud consumption charges appear on your Azure monthly bill. This plan is publicly available.
-   - **Commitment plan**: You sign up for a minimum spend amount and get a discount on your committed usage of Confluent Cloud. This plan is available to customers who are approved for a private offer.
+1. Select the **Apache Kafka & Apache Flink on Confluent Cloud** tile. 
 
-   For **pay-as-you-go** customers, search for and then select the **Apache Kafka & Apache Flink on Confluent Cloud** offer.
+   :::image type="content" source="media/search-pay-as-you-go.png" alt-text="Screenshot that shows a search for an Azure Marketplace offer." lightbox="media/search-pay-as-you-go.png":::
 
-   :::image type="content" source="media/search-pay-as-you-go.png" alt-text="Screenshot that shows a search for an Azure Marketplace offer.":::
+1. On the **Apache Kafka & Apache Flink on Confluent Cloud - An Azure Native ISV Service** page, select your subscription. 
 
-   For **commitment** customers, select the **View private plans** link. The commitment requires you to sign up for a minimum spend amount. Use this option only when you know you need to use the service for an extended time.
+1. Under **Plan**, choose a billing plan. There are several billing options:
 
-   :::image type="content" source="media/view-private-offers.png" alt-text="Screenshot that shows the view private plans link.":::
-
-   Search for and then select the **Apache Kafka & Apache Flink on Confluent Cloud** private plan.
-
-   :::image type="content" source="media/select-from-private-offers.png" alt-text="Screenshot that shows the option to select a private plan.":::
+   - **Pay-as-you-go free trial**.   
+   - **Commitment plans**. You sign up for a minimum spend amount. Annual, monthly, multi-year, and one-time commitment plans are available. You can read about the plans on the **Plans + Pricing** tab.
 
+1. Select **Subscribe**. The **Create a Confluent organization** page opens. Rather than using this form, you'll create the organization in the next section by using the Azure CLI. 
 ## Create a resource
 
 Start by preparing your environment for Azure PowerShell:
@@ -50,10 +47,10 @@ Start by preparing your environment for Azure PowerShell:
 
 > [!IMPORTANT]
 > Currently, the `Az.Confluent` PowerShell module is in preview. During the preview, you must install the module separately by using the `Install-Module` cmdlet:
-
-```azurepowershell
-Install-Module -Name Az.Confluent -Scope CurrentUser -Repository PSGallery -Force
-```
+>
+> ```azurepowershell
+> Install-Module -Name Az.Confluent -Scope CurrentUser -Repository PSGallery -Force
+> ```
 
 After you sign in, use the [`New-AzConfluentOrganization`](/powershell/module/az.confluent/new-azconfluentorganization) cmdlet to create the new organization resource:
 

articles/partner-solutions/apache-kafka-confluent-cloud/get-support.md

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 title: Get Support for Confluent Cloud
 description: Learn how to contact support for Confluent Cloud in the Azure portal.
 ms.topic: conceptual
-ms.date: 1/31/2024
+ms.date: 09/17/2025
 ms.custom: sfi-image-nochange
 
 #customer intent: As a developer, I want learn how to contact support for Apache Kafka & Apache Flink on Confluent Cloud so that I can get help with a problem.
@@ -14,30 +14,30 @@ This article describes how to contact support for your instance of Apache Kafka
 
 ## Contact support
 
-To submit a support request to Confluent, either contact [Confluent support](https://support.confluent.io) or submit a request through the Azure portal.
+To submit a support request to Confluent, either contact [Confluent support](https://support.confluent.io) or submit a request on the Azure portal.
 
 > [!NOTE]
-> For first-time users, reset your password before you sign in to the Confluent support portal. If you don't have an account with Confluent Cloud, send an email to `[email protected]` for assistance.
+> First-time users should reset their password before signing in to the Confluent support portal. If you don't have an account with Confluent Cloud, send an email to `[email protected]` for assistance.
 
-In the portal, you can either submit a request through Azure Help + support or submit a request directly from your instance of Apache Kafka & Apache Flink on Confluent Cloud on Azure.
+In the portal, you can either submit a request via Azure help and support or submit a request directly from your instance of Apache Kafka & Apache Flink on Confluent Cloud on Azure.
 
-To submit a request through Azure Help + support:
+To submit a request by using Azure help and support:
 
-1. In the portal menu, select **Help + support**.
+1. In the left pane of the portal, select **Help + support**.
 1. Select **Create a support request**.
-1. For **Issue type**, select **Technical**.
-1. Select your subscription.
-1. In the list of services, select **Confluent on Azure**.
+1. In **Describe your issue**, briefly describe the problem. Select **Go**.
+1. In the list of services, select **Confluent on Azure**. Select **Next**. 
+1. Select the link to the Confluent support portal.
 
-    :::image type="content" source="media/support-request-help.png" alt-text="Screenshot that shows how to create a support request for help in the Azure portal.":::
+    :::image type="content" source="media/support-request-help.png" alt-text="Screenshot that shows how to create a support request in the Azure portal." lightbox="media/support-request-help.png":::
 
 To submit a request from your resource:
 
-1. In the Azure portal, select your Confluent organization.
-1. On the left menu, under **Support + troubleshooting**, select **New support request**.
-1. Select **Confluent portal**.
+1. In the Azure portal, go to your Confluent organization.
+1. In the left menu, under **Support + troubleshooting**, select **New support request**.
+1. Select the link to the Confluent portal.
 
-    :::image type="content" source="media/support-request.png" alt-text="Screenshot that shows how to create a support request from your Confluent instance in the Azure portal.":::
+    :::image type="content" source="media/support-request.png" alt-text="Screenshot that shows how to create a support request from your Confluent instance in the Azure portal." lightbox="media/support-request.png":::
 
 ## Related content
 
@@ -48,4 +48,4 @@ To submit a request from your resource:
     > [Azure portal](https://portal.azure.com/#view/HubsExtension/BrowseResource/resourceType/Microsoft.Confluent%2Forganizations)
 
     > [!div class="nextstepaction"]
-    > [Azure Marketplace](https://azuremarketplace.microsoft.com/marketplace/apps/confluentinc.confluent-cloud-azure-prod?tab=Overview)
+    > [Azure Marketplace](https://azuremarketplace.microsoft.com/en-us/marketplace/apps/confluentinc.confluent-cloud-azure-prod?tab=Overview)