Merge pull request #313921 from AbdullahBell/private-link-freshness

Stacyrch140 · web-flow · commit 650a69130bb2 · 2026-03-30T17:37:50.000-04:00
Private Link freshness review - update portal steps, fix broken links, update CLI flags
diff --git a/articles/private-link/availability.md b/articles/private-link/availability.md
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ author: abell
 ms.author: abell
 ms.service: azure-private-link
 ms.topic: concept-article
-ms.date: 03/25/2025
+ms.date: 03/30/2026
 ms.custom: template-concept, references_regions, ignite-2024
 # Customer intent: "As a cloud architect, I want to understand the availability of Azure services that support Private Link, so that I can securely connect resources in my virtual network and enhance data privacy."
 ---
diff --git a/articles/private-link/configure-asg-private-endpoint.md b/articles/private-link/configure-asg-private-endpoint.md
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ author: abell
 ms.author: abell
 ms.service: azure-private-link
 ms.topic: how-to 
-ms.date: 03/25/2025
+ms.date: 03/30/2026
 ms.custom:
   - template-how-to
   - devx-track-azurepowershell
diff --git a/articles/private-link/create-private-link-service-bicep.md b/articles/private-link/create-private-link-service-bicep.md
@@ -2,11 +2,10 @@
 title: 'Quickstart: Create a private link service - Bicep'
 titleSuffix: Azure Private Link
 description: In this quickstart, you use Bicep to create a private link service.
-services: private-link
 author: abell
 ms.service: azure-private-link
 ms.topic: quickstart
-ms.date: 03/25/2025
+ms.date: 03/30/2026
 ms.author: abell
 ms.custom: subject-armqs, mode-arm, template-quickstart, devx-track-bicep
 # Customer intent: As a cloud administrator, I want to use Bicep to create a private link service, so that I can securely connect to virtual machines without exposing them to the public internet.
diff --git a/articles/private-link/create-private-link-service-cli.md b/articles/private-link/create-private-link-service-cli.md
@@ -1,11 +1,10 @@
 ---
 title: 'Quickstart - Create an Azure Private Link service - Azure CLI'
 description: In this quickstart, learn how to create an Azure Private Link service using Azure CLI.
-services: private-link
 author: abell
 ms.service: azure-private-link
 ms.topic: quickstart
-ms.date: 03/25/2025
+ms.date: 03/30/2026
 ms.author: abell
 ms.devlang: azurecli
 ms.custom: mode-api, devx-track-azurecli, template-quickstart
@@ -23,7 +22,7 @@ Get started creating a Private Link service that refers to your service.  Give P
 
 [!INCLUDE [azure-cli-prepare-your-environment.md](~/reusable-content/azure-cli/azure-cli-prepare-your-environment.md)] 
 
-- This quickstart requires version 2.0.28 or later of the Azure CLI. If using Azure Cloud Shell, the latest version is already installed.
+- This quickstart requires version 2.62.0 or later of the Azure CLI. If using Azure Cloud Shell, the latest version is already installed.
 
 ## Create a resource group
 
@@ -190,7 +189,7 @@ az network vnet subnet update \
     --name subnet-1 \
     --vnet-name vnet-1 \
     --resource-group test-rg \
-    --disable-private-link-service-network-policies yes
+    --private-link-service-network-policies Disabled
 ```
 
 ## Create a private link service
diff --git a/articles/private-link/create-private-link-service-portal.md b/articles/private-link/create-private-link-service-portal.md
@@ -2,11 +2,10 @@
 title: 'Quickstart - Create a Private Link service - Azure portal'
 titleSuffix: Azure Private Link
 description: Learn how to create a Private Link service using the Azure portal in this quickstart.
-services: private-link
 author: abell
 ms.service: azure-private-link
 ms.topic: quickstart
-ms.date: 04/10/2025
+ms.date: 03/30/2026
 ms.author: abell
 ms.custom: mode-ui, template-quickstart
 #Customer intent: As someone with a basic network background who's new to Azure, I want to create an Azure Private Link service by using the Azure portal
diff --git a/articles/private-link/create-private-link-service-powershell.md b/articles/private-link/create-private-link-service-powershell.md
@@ -1,11 +1,10 @@
 ---
 title: 'Quickstart: Create an Azure private link service - Azure PowerShell'
 description: In this quickstart, learn how to create an Azure private link service using Azure PowerShell.
-services: private-link
 author: abell
 ms.service: azure-private-link
 ms.topic: quickstart
-ms.date: 03/25/2025
+ms.date: 03/30/2026
 ms.author: abell
 ms.custom: devx-track-azurepowershell, mode-api, template-quickstart
 #Customer intent: As someone with a basic network background, but is new to Azure, I want to create an Azure private link service
diff --git a/articles/private-link/create-private-link-service-template.md b/articles/private-link/create-private-link-service-template.md
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ description: In this quickstart, you use an Azure Resource Manager template (ARM
 author: abell
 ms.service: azure-private-link
 ms.topic: quickstart
-ms.date: 03/25/2025
+ms.date: 03/30/2026
 ms.author: abell
 ms.custom: subject-armqs, mode-arm, template-quickstart, devx-track-arm-template
 # Customer intent: As a cloud architect, I want to deploy a private link service using an ARM template, so that I can securely connect Azure resources while ensuring private network access.
diff --git a/articles/private-link/disable-private-link-service-network-policy.md b/articles/private-link/disable-private-link-service-network-policy.md
@@ -1,11 +1,10 @@
 ---
 title: 'Disable network policies for Azure Private Link service source IP address'
 description: Learn how to disable network policies for Azure Private Link.
-services: private-link
 author: abell
 ms.service: azure-private-link
 ms.topic: how-to
-ms.date: 03/25/2025
+ms.date: 03/30/2026
 ms.author: abell 
 ms.custom: template-how-to
 ms.devlang: azurecli
@@ -53,7 +52,7 @@ az network vnet subnet update \
     --name default \
     --vnet-name MyVnet \
     --resource-group myResourceGroup \
-    --disable-private-link-service-network-policies yes
+    --private-link-service-network-policies Disabled
 ```
 
 # [**JSON**](#tab/private-link-network-policy-json)
@@ -64,7 +63,7 @@ This section describes how to disable subnet private endpoint policies by using
 { 
     "name": "myVNet", 
     "type": "Microsoft.Network/virtualNetworks", 
-    "apiVersion": "2019-04-01", 
+    "apiVersion": "2024-05-01", 
     "location": "WestUS", 
     "properties": { 
         "addressSpace": { 
diff --git a/articles/private-link/how-to-approve-private-link-cross-subscription.md b/articles/private-link/how-to-approve-private-link-cross-subscription.md
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ author: abell
 ms.author: abell
 ms.service: azure-private-link
 ms.topic: how-to 
-ms.date: 03/25/2025
+ms.date: 03/30/2026
 # Customer intent: As a network administrator, I want to approve Private Link connections across Azure subscriptions.
 
 ---
@@ -160,9 +160,9 @@ For the private endpoint connection to complete successfully, the `Microsoft.Sto
 
 The private endpoint connection is in a **Pending** state until approved. Use the following steps to approve the private endpoint connection in **subscription-1**.
 
-1. In the search box at the top of the portal, enter **Private endpoint**. Select **Private endpoints**.
+1. In the search box at the top of the portal, enter **Private Link**. Select **Private Link** from the search results.
 
-1. Select **Pending connections**.
+1. In **Network foundation**, expand **Private Link** in the left menu and select **Pending connections**.
 
 1. Select the box next to your storage account in **subscription-1**.
 
diff --git a/articles/private-link/increase-private-endpoint-vnet-limits.md b/articles/private-link/increase-private-endpoint-vnet-limits.md
@@ -2,10 +2,9 @@
 title: Increase Private Endpoint virtual network limits
 titleSuffix: Azure Private Link
 description: Learn how to increase private endpoints virtual network limits by upgrading to High Scale Private Endpoints.
-services: private-link
 author: ivapplyr
 ms.author: ivapplyr
-ms.date: 04/01/2025
+ms.date: 03/30/2026
 ms.service: azure-private-link
 ms.topic: how-to
 #customer intent: As a network administrator, I want to increase private endpoint limits so that I can scale my virtual network infrastructure effectively.
@@ -112,7 +111,7 @@ $vnet | Set-AzVirtualNetwork
 #### [**CLI**](#tab/ARG-HSP-CLI)
 
 ```azurecli-interactive
-vnetName = "myVirtualNetwork"
+vnetName="myVirtualNetwork"
 resourceGroupName="myResourceGroup"
 
 az network vnet update --name $vnetName --resource-group $resourceGroupName --pe-vnet-policies="Basic"
@@ -147,13 +146,13 @@ To validate the configuration, verify all necessary properties are set correctly
 
 #### [**PowerShell**](#tab/validate-PowerShell)
 
-```Powershell
+```azurepowershell-interactive
 
 $vnetName = "myVirtualNetwork"
 $resourceGroupName = "myResourceGroup"
-$vnet = Get-AzVirtualNetwork /
--ResourceGroupName $resourceGroupName /
--Name $vnetName /
+$vnet = Get-AzVirtualNetwork `
+    -ResourceGroupName $resourceGroupName `
+    -Name $vnetName
 $vnet.PrivateEndpointVNetPolicies
 
 ```
diff --git a/articles/private-link/index.yml b/articles/private-link/index.yml
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ metadata:
 
   author: abell
   ms.author: abell
-  ms.date: 03/25/2025
+  ms.date: 03/30/2026
 
 # linkListType: architecture | concept | deploy | download | get-started | how-to-guide | learn | overview | quickstart | reference | tutorial | whats-new
 
diff --git a/articles/private-link/inspect-traffic-with-azure-firewall.md b/articles/private-link/inspect-traffic-with-azure-firewall.md
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ description: Learn about different scenarios to inspect traffic destined to a pr
 author: abell
 ms.service: azure-private-link
 ms.topic: concept-article
-ms.date: 03/25/2025
+ms.date: 03/30/2026
 ms.author: abell
 ms.custom:
   - template-how-to
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ Azure Firewall filters traffic using either:
 
 * [FQDN in network rules](../firewall/fqdn-filtering-network-rules.md) for TCP and UDP protocols
 
-* [FQDN in application rules](../firewall/features.md#application-fqdn-filtering-rules) for HTTP, HTTPS, and MSSQL.
+* [FQDN in application rules](../firewall/features-by-sku.md) for HTTP, HTTPS, and MSSQL.
 
 > [!IMPORTANT]
 > The use of application rules over network rules is recommended when inspecting traffic destined to private endpoints in order to maintain flow symmetry. Application rules are preferred over network rules to inspect traffic destined to private endpoints because Azure Firewall always SNATs traffic with application rules. If network rules are used, or an NVA is used instead of Azure Firewall, SNAT must be configured for traffic destined to private endpoints in order to maintain flow symmetry.
@@ -88,7 +88,7 @@ Use this pattern when a migration to a hub and spoke architecture isn't possible
 
 This architecture can be implemented if you have configured connectivity with your on-premises network using either:
 
-* [ExpressRoute](..\expressroute\expressroute-introduction.md)
+* [ExpressRoute](../expressroute/expressroute-introduction.md)
 
 * [Site to Site VPN](../vpn-gateway/tutorial-site-to-site-portal.md)
 
diff --git a/articles/private-link/manage-private-endpoint.md b/articles/private-link/manage-private-endpoint.md
@@ -2,11 +2,10 @@
 title: Manage Azure private endpoints
 titleSuffix: Azure Private Link
 description: Learn how to manage private endpoints in Azure.
-services: private-link
 author: abell
 ms.service: azure-private-link
 ms.topic: how-to
-ms.date: 03/25/2025
+ms.date: 03/30/2026
 ms.author: abell 
 ms.custom:
   - devx-track-azurepowershell
@@ -175,9 +174,9 @@ Use the following steps to manage a private endpoint connection in the Azure por
 
 1. Sign in to the [Azure portal](https://portal.azure.com).
 
-1. In the search box at the top of the portal, enter **Private Link**. In the search results, select **Private link**.
+1. In the search box at the top of the portal, enter **Private Link**. In the search results, select **Private Link**.
 
-1. In the **Private Link Center**, select **Private endpoints** or **Private link services**.
+1. In **Network foundation**, expand **Private Link** in the left menu and select **Private endpoints** or **Private link services**.
 
 1. For each of your endpoints, you can view the number of private endpoint connections associated with it. You can filter the resources as needed.
 
diff --git a/articles/private-link/media/private-endpoint-export-dns/download-host-file.png b/articles/private-link/media/private-endpoint-export-dns/download-host-file.png
diff --git a/articles/private-link/media/private-endpoint-export-dns/private-link-center.png b/articles/private-link/media/private-endpoint-export-dns/private-link-center.png
diff --git a/articles/private-link/media/private-link-tsg/private-link-center.png b/articles/private-link/media/private-link-tsg/private-link-center.png
diff --git a/articles/private-link/monitor-private-link.md b/articles/private-link/monitor-private-link.md
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: Monitor Azure Private Link
 description: Learn how to monitor Azure Private Link using Azure Monitor, including data collection, analysis, and alerting.
-ms.date: 03/25/2025
+ms.date: 03/30/2026
 ms.custom: horz-monitor
 ms.topic: concept-article
 author: AbdullahBell
diff --git a/articles/private-link/private-endpoint-export-dns.md b/articles/private-link/private-endpoint-export-dns.md
@@ -6,42 +6,38 @@ author: abell
 ms.author: abell
 ms.service: azure-private-link
 ms.topic: how-to 
-ms.date: 01/06/2025
+ms.date: 03/30/2026
 ms.custom: template-how-to
 # Customer intent: As a cloud administrator, I want to export DNS records for a private endpoint in the portal, so that I can ensure proper name resolution for my Azure resources.
 ---
 
 # Export DNS records for a private endpoint by using the Azure portal
 
-A private endpoint in Azure requires DNS records for name resolution of the endpoint. The DNS record resolves the private IP address of the endpoint for the configured resource. To export the DNS records of the endpoint, use the Azure Private Link Center in the portal.
+A private endpoint in Azure requires DNS records for name resolution of the endpoint. The DNS record resolves the private IP address of the endpoint for the configured resource. To export the DNS records of the endpoint, use the Private Link section in the Network foundation page in the portal.
 
 ## Prerequisites
 
 - An Azure account with an active subscription. [Create an account for free](https://azure.microsoft.com/pricing/purchase-options/azure-account?cid=msft_learn).
-- A private endpoint configured in your subscription. For the example in this article, a private endpoint to an Azure web app is used. For more information on how to create a private endpoint for a web app, see [Tutorial: Connect to a web app using an Azure private endpoint](tutorial-private-endpoint-webapp-portal.md).
+- A private endpoint configured in your subscription. For the example in this article, a private endpoint to an Azure web app is used. For more information on how to create a private endpoint for a web app, see [Quickstart: Create a private endpoint by using the Azure portal](create-private-endpoint-portal.md).
 
 ## Export endpoint DNS records
 
-In this section, you sign in to the Azure portal and search for the Private Link Center.
+In this section, you sign in to the Azure portal and select the private endpoints page.
 
 1. Sign in to the [Azure portal](https://portal.azure.com).
 
 1. In the search box at the top of the portal, enter **Private Link**.
 
-1. Select **Private link**.
+1. Select **Private Link** from the search results.
 
-1. In the Private Link Center, select **Private endpoints**.
+1. In **Network foundation**, expand **Private Link** in the left menu and select **Private endpoints**.
 
-    :::image type="content" source="./media/private-endpoint-export-dns/private-link-center.png" alt-text="Screenshot that shows selecting private endpoints in the Private Link Center.":::
-
-1. In **Private endpoints**, select the endpoint for which you want to export the DNS records. Select **Download host file** to download the endpoint DNS records in a host file format.
-    
-    :::image type="content" source="./media/private-endpoint-export-dns/download-host-file.png" alt-text="Screenshot that shows downloading endpoint DNS records.":::
+1. In **Private endpoints**, select the endpoint for which you want to export the DNS records. Select **Generate hostfile** to download the endpoint DNS records in a host file format. If the button isn't visible in the toolbar, select the **More commands** (**...**) button to find it.
 
 1. The downloaded host file records look similar to this example:
 
     ```text
-    # Exported from the Azure portal "2021-07-26 11:26:03Z"
+    # Exported from the Azure portal "2026-03-30 11:26:03Z"
     # Private IP    FQDN    Private Endpoint Id
     10.1.0.4    mywebapp8675.scm.azurewebsites.net    #/subscriptions/aaaa0a0a-bb1b-cc2c-dd3d-eeeeee4e4e4e/resourceGroups/myResourceGroup/providers/Microsoft.Network/privateEndpoints/mywebappendpoint
     10.1.0.4    mywebapp8675.azurewebsites.net    #/subscriptions/aaaa0a0a-bb1b-cc2c-dd3d-eeeeee4e4e4e/resourceGroups/myResourceGroup/providers/Microsoft.Network/privateEndpoints/mywebappendpoint
diff --git a/articles/private-link/private-endpoint-overview.md b/articles/private-link/private-endpoint-overview.md
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ services: private-link
 author: abell
 ms.service: azure-private-link
 ms.topic: concept-article
-ms.date: 03/25/2025
+ms.date: 03/30/2026
 ms.author: abell
 ms.custom:
   - references_regions
diff --git a/articles/private-link/private-link-disable-snat.md b/articles/private-link/private-link-disable-snat.md
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ author: abell
 ms.author: abell
 ms.service: azure-private-link
 ms.topic: how-to #Don't change
-ms.date: 03/11/2025
+ms.date: 03/30/2026
 
 #customer intent: As a network administrator, I want to disable SNAT requirement for private endpoint traffic through NVA so that I can ensure symmetric routing and comply with internal logging standards.
 
diff --git a/articles/private-link/private-link-faq.yml b/articles/private-link/private-link-faq.yml
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ metadata:
   author: abell
   ms.service: azure-private-link
   ms.topic: faq
-  ms.date: 03/25/2025
+  ms.date: 03/30/2026
   ms.author: abell
 title: Azure Private Link frequently asked questions (FAQ)
 summary: |
diff --git a/articles/private-link/private-link-overview.md b/articles/private-link/private-link-overview.md
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ services: private-link
 author: abell
 ms.service: azure-private-link
 ms.topic: overview
-ms.date: 03/25/2025
+ms.date: 03/30/2026
 ms.author: abell
 ms.custom: template-overview, fasttrack-edit, references_regions, FY23 content-maintenance, ignite-2024
 # Customer intent: As a network architect, I want to implement Azure Private Link to access Azure services privately, so that I can enhance security and eliminate data leakage risks while maintaining seamless connectivity across my organization's virtual networks.
diff --git a/articles/private-link/rbac-permissions.md b/articles/private-link/rbac-permissions.md
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ author: abell
 ms.author: abell
 ms.service: azure-private-link
 ms.topic: concept-article
-ms.date: 03/25/2025
+ms.date: 03/30/2026
 # Customer intent: As a cloud administrator, I want to understand the RBAC permissions required for deploying private endpoints and private link services, so that I can effectively manage access and ensure secure connectivity to Azure resources.
 ---
 
diff --git a/articles/private-link/troubleshoot-private-link-connectivity.md b/articles/private-link/troubleshoot-private-link-connectivity.md
@@ -4,9 +4,8 @@ description: Step-by-step guidance to diagnose private link connectivity
 author: abell
 ms.service: azure-private-link
 ms.topic: troubleshooting
-ms.date: 01/06/2025
+ms.date: 03/30/2026
 ms.author: abell
-ms.custom: sfi-image-nochange
 # Customer intent: "As a network administrator, I want to diagnose Azure Private Link connectivity issues, so that I can ensure secure, private access to services and troubleshoot any problems effectively."
 ---
 
@@ -38,11 +37,9 @@ If you experience connectivity problems with your private link setup, review the
 
 1. Review Private Link configuration by browsing the resource.
 
-    a. Go to [Private Link Center](https://portal.azure.com/#blade/Microsoft_Azure_Network/PrivateLinkCenterBlade/overview).
-      
-      :::image type="content" source="./media/private-link-tsg/private-link-center.png" alt-text="Screenshot of Private Link Center.":::
+    a. In the [Azure portal](https://portal.azure.com), search for and select **Private Link**.
 
-    b. On the left pane, select **Private link services**.
+    b. In **Network foundation**, expand **Private Link** in the left menu and select **Private link services**.
 
     c. Filter and select the private link service that you want to diagnose.
 
diff --git a/articles/private-link/tutorial-private-endpoint-sql-cli.md b/articles/private-link/tutorial-private-endpoint-sql-cli.md
