Merge pull request #313275 from AbdullahBell/ddos-freshness

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Azure DDoS Protection: General freshness update
diff --git a/articles/ddos-protection/alerts.md b/articles/ddos-protection/alerts.md
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ services: ddos-protection
 author: AbdullahBell
 ms.service: azure-ddos-protection
 ms.topic: tutorial
-ms.date: 03/17/2025
+ms.date: 03/17/2026
 ms.author: abell
 # Customer intent: "As a network administrator, I want to configure DDoS protection metric alerts through the management portal, so that I can receive timely notifications during an attack to effectively respond and mitigate potential threats."
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@@ -45,15 +45,15 @@ You can configure Azure Monitor to alert you using any available Azure DDoS Prot
 
 1. Select **Done**, then select **Next: Condition**.
 
-1. On the **Condition** tab, select **+ Add Condition**, then in the *Select a signal* search box, search, and select **Under DDoS attack or not**.
+1. On the **Condition** tab, select the dropdown for **Signal name**, then select **Under DDoS attack or not**.
 
-1. In the **Create an alert rule** page, select the following information. 
+1. In the **Alert logic** section, select the following information. 
 
     | Setting | Value |
     |--|--|
     | Threshold | Leave as the default *Static*. |
     | Aggregation type | Leave as default *Maximum*. |
-    | Operator | Select **Greater than or equal to**. |
+    | Value is | Select **Greater than or equal to**. |
     | Unit | Leave as default *Count*. |
     | Threshold value | Enter **1**. For the *Under DDoS attack or not metric*, **0** means you're not under attack while **1** means you are under attack. |
     | Check every | Choose how often the alert rule checks if the condition is met. Leave as default *1 minute*. |
@@ -104,6 +104,7 @@ Within a few minutes of attack detection, you should receive an email from Azure
 You can also learn more about [configuring webhooks](/azure/azure-monitor/alerts/alerts-webhooks?toc=%2fazure%2fvirtual-network%2ftoc.json) and [logic apps](../logic-apps/logic-apps-overview.md?toc=%2fazure%2fvirtual-network%2ftoc.json) for creating alerts.
 
 ## Clean up resources
+
 You can keep your resources for the next tutorial. If no longer needed, delete the alerts.
 
 1. In the search box at the top of the portal, enter **Alerts**. Select **Alerts** in the search results.
diff --git a/articles/ddos-protection/ddos-diagnostic-alert-templates.md b/articles/ddos-protection/ddos-diagnostic-alert-templates.md
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ services: ddos-protection
 author: AbdullahBell
 ms.service: azure-ddos-protection
 ms.topic: tutorial
-ms.date: 03/17/2025
+ms.date: 03/17/2026
 ms.author: abell
 # Customer intent: "As a network administrator, I want to configure DDoS protection diagnostic logging alerts so that I can receive timely notifications and take action during potential DDoS attacks to protect my resources."
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diff --git a/articles/ddos-protection/ddos-faq.yml b/articles/ddos-protection/ddos-faq.yml
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ metadata:
   author: AbdullahBell
   ms.service: azure-ddos-protection
   ms.topic: faq
-  ms.date: 03/17/2025
+  ms.date: 03/17/2026
   ms.author: abell
 title: Azure DDoS Protection frequently asked questions
 summary: This article answers common questions about Azure DDoS Protection.
diff --git a/articles/ddos-protection/ddos-optimization-guide.md b/articles/ddos-protection/ddos-optimization-guide.md
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ services: ddos-protection
 author: AbdullahBell
 ms.service: azure-ddos-protection
 ms.topic: concept-article
-ms.date: 07/28/2025
+ms.date: 03/17/2026
 ms.author: abell
 # Customer intent: As a cloud architect or IT administrator, I want to optimize costs for Azure DDoS Protection, so that I can maintain effective security protection while controlling expenses and maximizing return on investment.
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diff --git a/articles/ddos-protection/ddos-pricing-guide.md b/articles/ddos-protection/ddos-pricing-guide.md
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ services: ddos-protection
 author: AbdullahBell
 ms.service: azure-ddos-protection
 ms.topic: concept-article
-ms.date: 07/28/2025
+ms.date: 03/17/2026
 ms.author: abell
 # Customer intent: As a cloud architect, I want to compare the pricing of Azure DDoS Protection tiers, so that I can choose the most cost-effective solution for protecting my virtual network and public IP addresses.
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diff --git a/articles/ddos-protection/ddos-protection-features.md b/articles/ddos-protection/ddos-protection-features.md
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ services: ddos-protection
 author: AbdullahBell
 ms.service: azure-ddos-protection
 ms.topic: concept-article
-ms.date: 03/17/2025
+ms.date: 03/17/2026
 ms.author: abell
 # Customer intent: As a network security administrator, I want to implement Azure DDoS Protection, so that I can ensure my organization's resources are safeguarded against DDoS attacks through automatic mitigation, real-time monitoring, and tailored protection policies.
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diff --git a/articles/ddos-protection/ddos-protection-partner-onboarding.md b/articles/ddos-protection/ddos-protection-partner-onboarding.md
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ description: "Understand partnering opportunities enabled by Azure DDoS Protecti
 ms.service: azure-ddos-protection
 author: AbdullahBell
 ms.topic: how-to
-ms.date: 03/17/2025
+ms.date: 03/17/2026
 ms.author: abell
 # Customer intent: "As a product manager, I want to understand the integration opportunities provided by DDoS protection services, so that I can enhance my product offerings and ensure robust security against DDoS attacks for our customers."
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diff --git a/articles/ddos-protection/ddos-protection-reference-architectures.md b/articles/ddos-protection/ddos-protection-reference-architectures.md
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ services: ddos-protection
 author: AbdullahBell
 ms.service: azure-ddos-protection
 ms.topic: concept-article
-ms.date: 03/17/2025
+ms.date: 03/17/2026
 ms.author: abell
 ms.custom: fasttrack-edit, linux-related-content
 # Customer intent: "As a network architect, I want to understand Azure DDoS Protection reference architectures, so that I can effectively design resilient and secure cloud applications against DDoS attacks."
diff --git a/articles/ddos-protection/ddos-protection-sku-comparison.md b/articles/ddos-protection/ddos-protection-sku-comparison.md
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ author: AbdullahBell
 ms.author: Abell
 ms.service: azure-ddos-protection
 ms.topic: concept-article
-ms.date: 03/17/2025
+ms.date: 03/17/2026
 ms.custom: template-concept
 # Customer intent: "As a cloud security administrator, I want to compare the DDoS Protection tiers, so that I can select the appropriate level of security for my Azure resources based on my organization's needs."
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diff --git a/articles/ddos-protection/ddos-rapid-response.md b/articles/ddos-protection/ddos-rapid-response.md
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ services: ddos-protection
 author: AbdullahBell
 ms.service: azure-ddos-protection
 ms.topic: how-to
-ms.date: 03/17/2025
+ms.date: 03/17/2026
 ms.author: abell
 # Customer intent: "As a network administrator, I want to engage the DDoS Rapid Response team during an active attack, so that I can receive specialized support to mitigate the attack and ensure the availability of my protected resources."
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diff --git a/articles/ddos-protection/ddos-response-strategy.md b/articles/ddos-protection/ddos-response-strategy.md
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ services: ddos-protection
 author: AbdullahBell
 ms.service: azure-ddos-protection
 ms.topic: concept-article
-ms.date: 03/17/2025
+ms.date: 03/17/2026
 ms.author: abell
 # Customer intent: As an IT security manager, I want to develop a comprehensive DDoS response strategy, so that I can effectively mitigate threats and ensure business continuity during an attack on our Azure resources.
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diff --git a/articles/ddos-protection/ddos-view-alerts-defender-for-cloud.md b/articles/ddos-protection/ddos-view-alerts-defender-for-cloud.md
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ services: ddos-protection
 author: AbdullahBell
 ms.service: azure-ddos-protection
 ms.topic: tutorial
-ms.date: 03/17/2025
+ms.date: 03/17/2026
 ms.author: abell
 # Customer intent: As a cloud administrator, I want to view DDoS protection alerts in the security management portal so that I can investigate and respond effectively to potential DDoS attacks on our public IP addresses.
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diff --git a/articles/ddos-protection/ddos-view-diagnostic-logs.md b/articles/ddos-protection/ddos-view-diagnostic-logs.md
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ services: ddos-protection
 author: AbdullahBell
 ms.service: azure-ddos-protection
 ms.topic: tutorial
-ms.date: 03/17/2025
+ms.date: 03/17/2026
 ms.author: abell
 ms.custom: sfi-image-nochange
 # Customer intent: As a network administrator, I want to view DDoS protection diagnostic logs in a Log Analytics workspace, so that I can monitor attack notifications, mitigation reports, and flow logs to ensure effective security and response during DDoS attacks.
diff --git a/articles/ddos-protection/index.yml b/articles/ddos-protection/index.yml
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ metadata:
   keywords: azure ddos protection
   author: AbdullahBell
   ms.author: abell
-  ms.date: 03/17/2025
+  ms.date: 03/17/2026
   ms.service: azure-ddos-protection
   ms.topic: landing-page
   ms.custom: azure-ddos-protection
diff --git a/articles/ddos-protection/inline-protection-glb.md b/articles/ddos-protection/inline-protection-glb.md
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ author: AbdullahBell
 ms.service: azure-ddos-protection
 ms.topic: how-to
 ms.author: abell
-ms.date: 06/18/2025
+ms.date: 03/17/2026
 # Customer intent: As a network security engineer, I want to implement inline L7 DDoS protection using a Gateway Load Balancer and partner NVAs, so that I can ensure real-time traffic inspection and minimize latency for sensitive workloads against DDoS attacks.
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diff --git a/articles/ddos-protection/manage-ddos-protection-terraform.md b/articles/ddos-protection/manage-ddos-protection-terraform.md
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ ms.service: azure-ddos-protection
 ms.topic: quickstart
 ms.custom: devx-track-terraform
 ms.author: tarcher
-ms.date: 03/17/2025
+ms.date: 03/17/2026
 content_well_notification: 
   - AI-contribution
 ai-usage: ai-assisted
diff --git a/articles/ddos-protection/manage-permissions.md b/articles/ddos-protection/manage-permissions.md
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ services: ddos-protection
 author: AbdullahBell
 ms.service: azure-ddos-protection
 ms.topic: how-to
-ms.date: 03/17/2025
+ms.date: 03/17/2026
 ms.author: abell
 # Customer intent: "As a network administrator, I want to manage permissions for DDoS protection plans, so that I can ensure proper access control and compliance across multiple subscriptions and virtual networks."
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diff --git a/articles/ddos-protection/monitor-ddos-protection-reference.md b/articles/ddos-protection/monitor-ddos-protection-reference.md
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
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 title: Monitor Azure DDoS Protection monitoring data reference
 description: This article contains important reference material you need when you monitor Azure DDoS Protection by using Azure Monitor.
-ms.date: 03/17/2025
+ms.date: 03/17/2026
 ms.custom: horz-monitor
 ms.topic: reference
 author: AbdullahBell
diff --git a/articles/ddos-protection/monitor-ddos-protection.md b/articles/ddos-protection/monitor-ddos-protection.md
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: Monitor Azure DDoS Protection
 description: Learn how to monitor Azure DDoS Protection using Azure Monitor, including data collection, analysis, and alerting.
-ms.date: 03/17/2025
+ms.date: 03/17/2026
 ms.custom: horz-monitor
 ms.topic: concept-article
 author: AbdullahBell
diff --git a/articles/ddos-protection/policy-reference.md b/articles/ddos-protection/policy-reference.md
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ description: Lists Azure Policy built-in policy definitions for Azure DDoS Prote
 services: ddos-protection
 author: AbdullahBell
 ms.service: azure-ddos-protection
-ms.date: 03/17/2025
+ms.date: 03/17/2026
 ms.author: abell
 ms.custom: subject-policy-reference
 ms.topic: include
diff --git a/articles/ddos-protection/test-through-simulations.md b/articles/ddos-protection/test-through-simulations.md
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ services: ddos-protection
 author: AbdullahBell
 ms.service: azure-ddos-protection
 ms.topic: tutorial
-ms.date: 03/17/2025
+ms.date: 03/17/2026
 ms.author: abell
 # Customer intent: As a network security engineer, I want to conduct DDoS protection simulations, so that I can assess and optimize our incident response procedures in the event of an actual DDoS attack.
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diff --git a/articles/ddos-protection/types-of-attacks.md b/articles/ddos-protection/types-of-attacks.md
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ services: ddos-protection
 author: AbdullahBell
 ms.service: azure-ddos-protection
 ms.topic: concept-article
-ms.date: 03/17/2025
+ms.date: 03/17/2026
 ms.author: abell
 # Customer intent: As a network security administrator, I want to understand the types of attacks mitigated by DDoS protection, so that I can implement appropriate defenses to safeguard my network and ensure service availability.
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