Merge pull request #6917 from Brenduns/13677533-cert-connector-deprecation

PRMerger9 · web-flow · commit ca49d4bfd8c0 · 2022-03-01T06:51:25.000-08:00
13677533 - Edits for certificate connectors and deprecated versions
diff --git a/memdocs/intune/protect/certificate-connector-overview.md b/memdocs/intune/protect/certificate-connector-overview.md
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ keywords:
 author: brenduns
 ms.author: brenduns
 manager: dougeby
-ms.date: 02/18/2022
+ms.date: 02/28/2022
 ms.topic: how-to
 ms.service: microsoft-intune
 ms.subservice: protect
@@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ For Microsoft Intune to support use of certificates for authentication and the s
 This article introduces the Certificate Connector for Microsoft Intune, its lifecycle, and how to keep it up to date.
 
 > [!TIP]
-> Beginning on July 29, 2021, the **Certificate Connector for Microsoft** Intune replaces the use of *PFX Certificate Connector for Microsoft Intune* and *Microsoft Intune Connector*. The new connector includes the functionality of both previous connectors. With the release of version 6.2109.51.0 of the Certificate Connector for Microsoft, the previous connectors are no longer supported.
+> Beginning on July 29, 2021, the **Certificate Connector for Microsoft Intune** replaces the use of *PFX Certificate Connector for Microsoft Intune* and *Microsoft Intune Connector*. The new connector includes the functionality of both previous connectors. With the release of version 6.2109.51.0 of the Certificate Connector for Microsoft, the previous connectors are no longer supported.
 
 ## Connector overview
 
@@ -87,7 +87,7 @@ The Certificate Connector for Microsoft Intune supports:
 
 Periodically, updates  to the certificate connector are released. Announcements for new updates appear in the [What's new for the Certificate Connector](#whats-new-for-the-certificate-connector) section in this article.
 
-Intune supports each connector release for six months after its released. After the six months have passed, the connector is no longer be supported and might not function as expected.
+Intune supports each connector release for six months after its released. After the six months have passed, the connector is no longer supported and might not function as expected.
 
 If you don’t allow the connector to automatically update, plan to manually update it to the latest version at the first opportunity.
 
@@ -217,12 +217,14 @@ All events are tagged with a Task Category to aid in filtering.  Task categories
 
 ## What's new for the Certificate Connector
 
-Updates for the Certificate Connector for Microsoft Intune are released periodically. When we update the connector, you can read about the changes here.
+Updates for the Certificate Connector for Microsoft Intune are released periodically and then [supported for six months](#lifecycle). When we update the connector, you can read about the changes here.
 
 New updates for the connector can take a week or more to become available for each tenant.
 
+<!-- Note for future use if/when relevant>
 > [!IMPORTANT]
-> On February 1, 2022, Intune certificate connectors earlier than version **6.1806.5.0** will no longer allow you to issue certificates to users and devices.
+> On [DATE], certificate connectors earlier than version [version] will no longer allow you to issue certificates to users and devices.
+-->
 
 ### February 18, 2022
 
diff --git a/memdocs/intune/protect/certificate-connectors.md b/memdocs/intune/protect/certificate-connectors.md
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ keywords:
 author: brenduns
 ms.author: brenduns
 manager: dougeby
-ms.date: 12/02/2021
+ms.date: 02/28/2022
 ms.topic: how-to
 ms.service: microsoft-intune
 ms.subservice: protect
@@ -32,17 +32,15 @@ ms.collection: M365-identity-device-management
 
 # Certificate connectors for Microsoft Intune
 
+<!-- The details in this article are for deprecated functionality. These two connectors are no longer supported and this article will be retired at a future date. -->
+
 > [!IMPORTANT]
-> As of July 29, 2021, the **Certificate Connector for Microsoft** Intune replaces the use of *PFX Certificate Connector for Microsoft Intune* and *Microsoft Intune Connector*. The new connector includes the functionality of both previous connectors. Support for the previous connectors ends on 9/22/2021 with the release of version 6.2109.51.0 of the Certificate Connector for Microsoft.
->
-> On February 1, 2022, Intune certificate connectors earlier than version 6.1806.5.0 will no longer allow you to issue certificates to users and devices.
+> Beginning on July 29, 2021, the **Certificate Connector for Microsoft Intune** replaces the use of *PFX Certificate Connector for Microsoft Intune* and *Microsoft Intune Connector*. The new connector includes the functionality of both previous connectors. Support for the previous connectors that are described in this article, ended on 9/22/2021 with the release of version 6.2109.51.0 of the Certificate Connector for Microsoft.
 >
 > If you need to install a new certificate connector, or reinstall a connector, install the newer Certificate Connector for Microsoft Intune. For more information, see [Certificate Connector for Microsoft Intune](../protect/certificate-connector-overview.md).
 
 To support the use of certificates for authentication and the signing and encryption of email using S/MIME, Intune requires the use of a certificate connector. A certificate connector is software you install on an on-premises server. The connector enables cloud-managed devices to provision certificates from on-premises infrastructure, like an issuing Certificate Authority.
 
-This article describes the available connectors, their lifecycle, prerequisites for use, and how to keep them up to date.  
-
 ## Available connectors
 
 There are two certificate connectors for Intune. Each has its own uses and requirements.
@@ -146,6 +144,9 @@ For guidance on installation of this connector, see [Configure infrastructure to
 
 ## Connector Lifecycle
 
+> [!IMPORTANT]
+> Beginning on July 29, 2021, the [**Certificate Connector for Microsoft Intune**](../protect/certificate-connector-overview.md) replaces the use of *PFX Certificate Connector for Microsoft Intune* and *Microsoft Intune Connector*. The new connector includes the functionality of both previous connectors.
+
 Periodically, updated versions of certificate connectors are released. Announcements for new connector releases appear in the [What’s New](../fundamentals/whats-new.md) article for Intune and in the [What's new for Connectors](#whats-new-for-connectors) section near the end of this article.
 
 When a new version releases, support for the previous version is deprecated with a limited grace period for its continued use. After the grace period expires, support for that deprecated version ends, and it can stop functioning at any time. The grace period is six months.
@@ -270,7 +271,7 @@ All events are tagged with a Task Category to aid in filtering.  Task categories
 Updates for the two certificate connectors are released periodically. When we update a connector, you can read about the changes here.
 
 > [!IMPORTANT]
-> On February 1, 2022, Intune certificate connectors earlier than version 6.1806.5.0 will no longer allow you to issue certificates to users and devices. See the note at the to start of this article for detail on moving to the new **Certificate Connector for Microsoft**.
+> On June 1, 2022, Intune certificate connectors earlier than version 6.2101.13.0 will no longer allow you to issue certificates to users and devices. See the note at the to start of this article for detail on moving to the new **Certificate Connector for Microsoft**.
 
 ### PFX Certificate Connector release history
 
diff --git a/memdocs/intune/protect/certificates-imported-pfx-configure.md b/memdocs/intune/protect/certificates-imported-pfx-configure.md
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ keywords:
 author: brenduns
 ms.author: brenduns
 manager: dougeby
-ms.date: 09/22/2021
+ms.date: 02/28/2022
 ms.topic: how-to
 ms.service: microsoft-intune
 ms.subservice: protect
@@ -66,9 +66,6 @@ To use imported PKCS certificates with Intune, you'll need the following infrast
   - [Prerequisites](certificate-connector-prerequisites.md).
   - [Installation and configuration](certificate-connector-install.md).
 
-  > [!TIP]
-  > Beginning on July 29, 2021, the **Certificate Connector for Microsoft** Intune replaces the use of *PFX Certificate Connector for Microsoft Intune* and *Microsoft Intune Connector*. The new connector includes the functionality of both previous connectors. With the release of version 6.2109.51.0 of the Certificate Connector for Microsoft, the previous connectors are no longer supported.
-
 - **Windows Server**:
 
   The certificate connector installs on a Windows Server that meets the connectors [prerequisites](certificate-connector-prerequisites.md).
diff --git a/memdocs/intune/protect/certificates-pfx-configure.md b/memdocs/intune/protect/certificates-pfx-configure.md
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ keywords:
 author: brenduns
 ms.author: brenduns
 manager: dougeby
-ms.date: 01/18/2022
+ms.date: 02/28/2022
 ms.topic: how-to 
 ms.service: microsoft-intune
 ms.subservice: protect
@@ -68,9 +68,6 @@ To use PKCS certificates with Intune, you'll need the following infrastructure:
   - [Prerequisites](certificate-connector-prerequisites.md).
   - [Installation and configuration](certificate-connector-install.md).
 
-  > [!TIP]
-  > Beginning on July 29, 2021, the **Certificate Connector for Microsoft Intune** replaces the use of *PFX Certificate Connector for Microsoft Intune* and *Microsoft Intune Connector*. The new connector includes the functionality of both previous connectors. With the release of version 6.2109.51.0 of the Certificate Connector for Microsoft, the previous connectors are no longer supported.
-  
 ## Export the root certificate from the Enterprise CA
 
 To authenticate a device with VPN, WiFi, or other resources, a device needs a root or intermediate CA certificate. The following steps explain how to get the required certificate from your Enterprise CA.
diff --git a/memdocs/intune/protect/certificates-scep-configure.md b/memdocs/intune/protect/certificates-scep-configure.md
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ keywords:
 author: brenduns
 ms.author: brenduns
 manager: dougeby
-ms.date: 01/04/2022
+ms.date: 02/28/2022
 ms.topic: how-to
 ms.service: microsoft-intune
 ms.subservice: protect
@@ -59,9 +59,6 @@ To support SCEP, the following on-premises infrastructure must run on servers th
   - [Prerequisites](certificate-connector-prerequisites.md).
   - [Installation and configuration](certificate-connector-install.md).
 
-  > [!TIP]
-  > Beginning on July 29, 2021, the **Certificate Connector for Microsoft** Intune replaces the use of *PFX Certificate Connector for Microsoft Intune* and *Microsoft Intune Connector*. The new connector includes the functionality of both previous connectors. With the release of version 6.2109.51.0 of the Certificate Connector for Microsoft, the previous connectors are no longer supported.
-
 - **Certification Authority** – Use a Microsoft Active Directory Certificate Services Enterprise Certification Authority (CA) that runs on an Enterprise edition of Windows Server 2008 R2 with service pack 1, or later. The version of Windows Server you use must remain in support by Microsoft. A Standalone CA isn't supported. For more information, see [Install the Certification Authority](/previous-versions/windows/it-pro/windows-server-2012-R2-and-2012/jj125375(v=ws.11)).
 
   If your CA runs Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, you must [install the hotfix from KB2483564](https://support.microsoft.com/kb/2483564/).
