diff --git a/azure-local/concepts/gateway-overview.md b/azure-local/concepts/gateway-overview.md index f3b1cc7411..b720c595aa 100644 --- a/azure-local/concepts/gateway-overview.md +++ b/azure-local/concepts/gateway-overview.md @@ -1,11 +1,11 @@ --- -title: RAS Gateway for Software Defined Networking -description: Learn about Remote Access Service (RAS) Gateway for Software Defined Networking in Azure Local and Windows Server. +title: RAS Gateway for Software Defined Networking managed by on-premises tools +description: Learn about Remote Access Service (RAS) Gateway for Software Defined Networking managed by on-premises tools in Azure Local and Windows Server. author: AnirbanPaul ms.author: anpaul ms.topic: overview ms.service: azure-local -ms.date: 07/16/2025 +ms.date: 09/05/2025 ms.custom: kr2b-contr-experiment --- # What is Remote Access Service (RAS) Gateway for Software Defined Networking? diff --git a/azure-local/concepts/network-controller-overview.md b/azure-local/concepts/network-controller-overview.md index c98b46e31e..ba24b4cc0b 100644 --- a/azure-local/concepts/network-controller-overview.md +++ b/azure-local/concepts/network-controller-overview.md @@ -1,11 +1,11 @@ --- title: Overview of Network Controller in Azure Local and Windows Server -description: Use this article to learn about Network Controller for Software Defined Networking in Azure Local and Windows Server. +description: Use this article to learn about Network Controller for Software Defined Networking managed by on-premises tools in Azure Local and Windows Server. author: AnirbanPaul ms.author: anpaul ms.topic: overview ms.service: azure-local -ms.date: 10/21/2024 +ms.date: 09/05/2025 --- # What is Network Controller? diff --git a/azure-local/concepts/plan-software-defined-networking-infrastructure-23h2.md b/azure-local/concepts/plan-software-defined-networking-infrastructure-23h2.md index a2a5312b15..e36ab54b23 100644 --- a/azure-local/concepts/plan-software-defined-networking-infrastructure-23h2.md +++ b/azure-local/concepts/plan-software-defined-networking-infrastructure-23h2.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- -title: Plan a Software Defined Network infrastructure for Azure Local, version 23H2 -description: This topic provides information on how to plan a Software Defined Network (SDN) infrastructure deployment for Azure Local, version 23H2. +title: Plan infrastructure for Software Defined Network managed by on-premises tools in Azure Local, version 23H2 +description: This topic provides information on how to plan a Software Defined Network (SDN) infrastructure deployment, managed by on-premises tools, for Azure Local, version 23H2. ms.topic: article ms.author: anpaul author: AnirbanPaul @@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ ms.service: azure-local > Applies to: Azure Local 2311.2 and later; Windows Server 2022, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016 -Learn about deployment planning for a Software Defined Network (SDN) infrastructure, including hardware and software prerequisites. This topic includes planning requirements for physical and logical network configuration, routing, gateways, network hardware, and more. It also includes considerations on extending an SDN infrastructure and using a phased deployment. +This article describes how to plan an infrastucture deployment for Software Defined Network (SDN) managed by on-premises tools, including hardware and software prerequisites. It outlines planning requirements for both physical and logical network configuration, routing, gateways, network hardware, and more. This article also includes considerations on extending an SDN infrastructure and using a phased deployment. ## Prerequisites diff --git a/azure-local/concepts/route-reflector-overview.md b/azure-local/concepts/route-reflector-overview.md index 25b1719dd5..43b8cdf19f 100644 --- a/azure-local/concepts/route-reflector-overview.md +++ b/azure-local/concepts/route-reflector-overview.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- -title: Overview of BGP Route Reflector in Azure Localand Windows Server -description: Use this topic to learn about BGP Route Reflector for Software Defined Networking in Azure Local and Windows Server. +title: Overview of BGP Route Reflector in Azure Local and Windows Server +description: Use this topic to learn about BGP Route Reflector for Software Defined Networking managed by on-premises tools in Azure Local and Windows Server. author: AnirbanPaul ms.author: anpaul ms.topic: overview diff --git a/azure-local/concepts/sdn-multisite-overview.md b/azure-local/concepts/sdn-multisite-overview.md index d33fbd15c4..16239c57a8 100644 --- a/azure-local/concepts/sdn-multisite-overview.md +++ b/azure-local/concepts/sdn-multisite-overview.md @@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ ms.topic: concept-article author: alkohli zone_pivot_groups: windows-os ms.service: azure-local -ms.date: 12/17/2024 +ms.date: 09/05/2025 --- # What is SDN Multisite? diff --git a/azure-local/concepts/software-defined-networking-23h2.md b/azure-local/concepts/software-defined-networking-23h2.md index 8199288fd7..8c14549dd0 100644 --- a/azure-local/concepts/software-defined-networking-23h2.md +++ b/azure-local/concepts/software-defined-networking-23h2.md @@ -1,14 +1,14 @@ --- -title: Software defined networking (SDN) in Azure Local, version 23H2 -description: Software defined networking (SDN) provides a way to centrally configure and manage networks and network services such as switching, routing, and load balancing in Azure Local. +title: Software defined networking (SDN) managed by on-premises tools in Azure Local, version 23H2 +description: Software defined networking (SDN) managed by on-premises tools provides a way to centrally configure and manage networks and network services such as switching, routing, and load balancing in Azure Local. author: AnirbanPaul ms.author: anpaul ms.topic: article ms.service: azure-local -ms.date: 06/03/2025 +ms.date: 09/05/2025 --- -# Software Defined Networking (SDN) in Azure Local +# Software Defined Networking (SDN) managed by on-premises tools in Azure Local > Applies to: Azure Local 2311.2 and later; Windows Server 2022, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016 @@ -18,6 +18,10 @@ Virtual network elements such as [Hyper-V Virtual Switch](/windows-server/virtua There are three major SDN components, and you can choose which you want to deploy: Network Controller, Software Load Balancer, and Gateway. +You can manage SDN on Azure Local in two ways: with Azure Arc or with on-premises tools. This article provides an overview of SDN managed by on-premises tools. + +For details on SDN enabled by Azure Arc and a comparison of both management methods, see [Software Defined Networking enabled by Azure Arc on Azure Local (preview)](./sdn-overview.md). + ## Network Controller The [Network Controller](/windows-server/networking/sdn/technologies/Software-Defined-Networking-Technologies#network-controller) provides a centralized, programmable point of automation to manage, configure, monitor, and troubleshoot virtual network infrastructure in your data center. The Network Controller must be deployed on its own dedicated VMs. diff --git a/azure-local/concepts/software-load-balancer.md b/azure-local/concepts/software-load-balancer.md index 0b98e03b98..4056ea03ac 100644 --- a/azure-local/concepts/software-load-balancer.md +++ b/azure-local/concepts/software-load-balancer.md @@ -1,11 +1,11 @@ --- -title: Software Load Balancer (SLB) for SDN in Azure Local and Windows Server -description: Use this article to learn about Software Load Balancer for Software Defined Networking in Azure Local and Windows Server. +title: Software Load Balancer (SLB) for SDN managed by on-premises tools in Azure Local and Windows Server +description: Use this article to learn about Software Load Balancer for Software Defined Networking managed by on-premises tools in Azure Local and Windows Server. author: AnirbanPaul ms.author: anpaul ms.topic: overview ms.service: azure-local -ms.date: 10/25/2024 +ms.date: 09/05/2025 ms.custom: sfi-image-nochange --- diff --git a/azure-local/deploy/sdn-express-23h2.md b/azure-local/deploy/sdn-express-23h2.md index 819555c407..5e6cc6d222 100644 --- a/azure-local/deploy/sdn-express-23h2.md +++ b/azure-local/deploy/sdn-express-23h2.md @@ -1,9 +1,9 @@ --- -title: Deploy an SDN infrastructure using SDN Express for Azure Local, version 23H2 -description: Learn to deploy an SDN infrastructure using SDN Express for Azure Local, version 23h2. +title: Deploy infrastructure for Software Defined Network managed by on-premises tools using SDN Express for Azure Local, version 23H2 +description: Learn how to deploy infrastructure for Software Defined Network managed by on-premises tools using SDN Express for Azure Local, version 23h2. author: alkohli ms.topic: how-to -ms.date: 05/29/2025 +ms.date: 09/17/2025 ms.author: alkohli ms.reviewer: anirbanpaul --- diff --git a/azure-local/deploy/sdn-wizard-23h2.md b/azure-local/deploy/sdn-wizard-23h2.md index d4919cd7dd..cd27a60984 100644 --- a/azure-local/deploy/sdn-wizard-23h2.md +++ b/azure-local/deploy/sdn-wizard-23h2.md @@ -1,18 +1,18 @@ --- -title: Deploy SDN using Windows Admin Center for Azure Local -description: Learn how to deploy an SDN infrastructure using Windows Admin Center for Azure Local +title: Deploy Software Defined Network managed by on-premises tools using Windows Admin Center for Azure Local +description: Learn how to deploy infrastructure for Software Defined Network managed by on-premises tools using Windows Admin Center for Azure Local author: alkohli ms.topic: how-to -ms.date: 05/29/2025 +ms.date: 09/17/2025 ms.author: alkohli ms.reviewer: anirbanpaul --- -# Deploy SDN using Windows Admin Center for Azure Local +# Deploy SDN managed by on-premises tools using Windows Admin Center for Azure Local [!INCLUDE [applies-to](../includes/hci-applies-to-23h2.md)] -This article describes how to deploy Software Defined Networking (SDN) through Windows Admin Center after you deployed your Azure Local via the Azure portal. +This article describes how to deploy Software Defined Networking (SDN) managed by on-premises tools through Windows Admin Center after you deployed your Azure Local via the Azure portal. Windows Admin Center enables you to deploy all the SDN infrastructure components on your existing Azure Local, in the following deployment order: diff --git a/azure-local/manage/assign-public-ip-to-vm.md b/azure-local/manage/assign-public-ip-to-vm.md index e57f8e22d6..27a00b4564 100644 --- a/azure-local/manage/assign-public-ip-to-vm.md +++ b/azure-local/manage/assign-public-ip-to-vm.md @@ -1,9 +1,9 @@ --- title: Assign a public IP address to a virtual machine -description: Learn how to assign a public IP address to a virtual machine in an SDN environment. +description: Learn how to assign a public IP address to a virtual machine in SDN managed by on-premises tools. author: alkohli ms.topic: how-to -ms.date: 01/16/2025 +ms.date: 09/17/2025 ms.author: alkohli ms.reviewer: alkohli --- diff --git a/azure-local/manage/gateway-connections.md b/azure-local/manage/gateway-connections.md index c2751fa4f5..f9d615d48d 100644 --- a/azure-local/manage/gateway-connections.md +++ b/azure-local/manage/gateway-connections.md @@ -1,11 +1,11 @@ --- title: Manage Azure Local gateway connections using Windows Admin Center -description: Learn to manage your SDN gateway connections on Azure Local using Windows Admin Center. +description: Learn how to create, delete, and update gateway connections using Windows Admin Center after you deploy Software Defined Networking (SDN) managed by on-premises tools. ms.topic: how-to author: alkohli ms.author: alkohli ms.reviewer: anpaul -ms.date: 01/16/2025 +ms.date: 09/17/2025 ms.custom: sfi-image-nochange --- @@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ ms.custom: sfi-image-nochange > Applies to: Azure Local 2311.2 and later; Windows Server 2022, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016 -This article describes how to create, delete, and update gateway connections using Windows Admin Center after you deploy Software Defined Networking (SDN). Gateways are used for routing network traffic between a virtual network and another network, either local or remote. There are three types of gateway connections – Internet Protocol Security (IPsec), Generic Routing Encapsulation (GRE), and Layer 3 (L3). +This article describes how to create, delete, and update gateway connections using Windows Admin Center after you deploy Software Defined Networking (SDN) managed by on-premises tools. Gateways are used for routing network traffic between a virtual network and another network, either local or remote. There are three types of gateway connections – Internet Protocol Security (IPsec), Generic Routing Encapsulation (GRE), and Layer 3 (L3). > [!NOTE] > You need to deploy SDN gateways before you can create a gateway connection. Additionally, you need to deploy Software Load Balancers (SLBs) before you can create an IPsec connection. diff --git a/azure-local/manage/load-balance-multiple-networks.md b/azure-local/manage/load-balance-multiple-networks.md index cd76d5e587..cb0bd358f9 100644 --- a/azure-local/manage/load-balance-multiple-networks.md +++ b/azure-local/manage/load-balance-multiple-networks.md @@ -1,17 +1,17 @@ --- title: Load balance multiple logical networks for Azure Local -description: Learn how to load balance multiple Software Defined Networking (SDN) logical networks for Azure Local. +description: Learn how to load balance multiple logical networks in Software Defined Networking (SDN) managed by on-premises tools for Azure Local. author: alkohli ms.author: alkohli ms.topic: how-to -ms.date: 10/21/2024 +ms.date: 09/17/2025 --- # Load balance multiple SDN logical networks for Azure Local [!INCLUDE [hci-applies-to-23h2](../includes/hci-applies-to-23h2.md)] -This article provides guidance on how to load balance multiple Software Defined Networking (SDN) logical networks for Azure Local. By using multiple logical networks for load balancing, you have more control over isolating workloads from each other. +This article provides guidance on how to load balance multiple logical networks in Software Defined Networking (SDN) managed by on-premises tools for Azure Local. By using multiple logical networks for load balancing, you have more control over isolating workloads from each other. For information about how to create and manage logical networks, see [Manage tenant logical networks](./tenant-logical-networks.md). diff --git a/azure-local/manage/load-balancers.md b/azure-local/manage/load-balancers.md index 9149a071db..51e07f2380 100644 --- a/azure-local/manage/load-balancers.md +++ b/azure-local/manage/load-balancers.md @@ -1,18 +1,18 @@ --- -title: Manage Software Load Balancer for SDN -description: Learn how to manage Software Load Balancer for SDN +title: Manage Software Load Balancer for SDN managed by on-premises tools +description: Learn how to manage Software Load Balancer for SDN managed by on-premises tools ms.topic: how-to author: alkohli ms.author: alkohli ms.reviewer: anpaul -ms.date: 01/16/2025 +ms.date: 09/05/2025 --- -# Manage Software Load Balancer for SDN +# Manage Software Load Balancer for SDN managed by on-premises tools > Applies to: Azure Local 2311.2 and later; Windows Server 2022, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016 -In this topic, learn how to manage Software Load Balancer (SLB) policies using Windows Admin Center after you deploy Software Defined Networking (SDN). SLBs are used to evenly distribute network traffic among multiple resources. SLB enables multiple machines to host the same workload, providing high availability and scalability. You can create load balancers for your workloads hosted on traditional VLAN networks (SDN logical networks) as well as for workloads hosted on SDN virtual networks. To learn more about SLB, see [What is SLB for SDN?](../concepts/software-load-balancer.md) +In this article, learn how to manage Software Load Balancer (SLB) policies using Windows Admin Center after you deploy Software Defined Networking (SDN). SLBs are used to evenly distribute network traffic among multiple resources. SLB enables multiple machines to host the same workload, providing high availability and scalability. You can create load balancers for your workloads hosted on traditional VLAN networks (SDN logical networks) as well as for workloads hosted on SDN virtual networks. To learn more about SLB, see [What is SLB for SDN?](../concepts/software-load-balancer.md) > [!NOTE] >You need to deploy the SDN Network Controller and SLB components before you can create load balancer policies. diff --git a/azure-local/manage/sdn-log-collection.md b/azure-local/manage/sdn-log-collection.md index e86524c179..5392f7115b 100644 --- a/azure-local/manage/sdn-log-collection.md +++ b/azure-local/manage/sdn-log-collection.md @@ -1,17 +1,17 @@ --- -title: Collect Software Defined Networking logs on Azure Local -description: Learn how to collect logs to troubleshoot Software Defined Networking (SDN) in Azure Local. +title: Collect logs for Software Defined Networking managed by on-premises tools on Azure Local +description: Learn how to collect logs to troubleshoot Software Defined Networking (SDN) managed by on-premises tools in Azure Local. ms.topic: how-to ms.author: sethm author: sethmanheim -ms.date: 01/16/2025 +ms.date: 09/05/2025 --- # Collect logs for Software Defined Networking on Azure Local > Applies to: Azure Local 2311.2 and later; Windows Server 2022, Windows Server 2019 -This article describes how to collect logs for Software Defined Networking (SDN) on Azure Local. +This article describes how to collect logs for Software Defined Networking (SDN) managed by on-premises tools on Azure Local. The SDN logs help you identify and troubleshoot advanced issues in your SDN environment. Use these logs to gather key information before you contact Microsoft support. diff --git a/azure-local/manage/sdn-manage-certs.md b/azure-local/manage/sdn-manage-certs.md index 8cfaae3c2b..c983453366 100644 --- a/azure-local/manage/sdn-manage-certs.md +++ b/azure-local/manage/sdn-manage-certs.md @@ -1,10 +1,10 @@ --- -title: Manage certificates for Software Defined Networking -description: Learn how to manage certificates for Network Controller Northbound and Southbound communications when you deploy Software Defined Networking (SDN). +title: Manage certificates for Software Defined Networking (SDN) managed by on-premises tools +description: Learn how to manage certificates for Network Controller Northbound and Southbound communications when you deploy Software Defined Networking (SDN) managed by on-premises tools. ms.topic: how-to ms.author: anpaul author: AnirbanPaul -ms.date: 01/16/2025 +ms.date: 09/05/2025 --- # Manage certificates for Software Defined Networking diff --git a/azure-local/manage/sdn-technical-reference.md b/azure-local/manage/sdn-technical-reference.md index 671138af2a..1507ae9de8 100644 --- a/azure-local/manage/sdn-technical-reference.md +++ b/azure-local/manage/sdn-technical-reference.md @@ -1,10 +1,10 @@ --- -title: Technical reference for Software Defined Networking (SDN) in Azure Local. -description: This technical reference serves as a one-stop-shop to access learning resources available for SDN. +title: Technical reference for Software Defined Networking (SDN) managed by on-premises tools in Azure Local. +description: This technical reference serves as a one-stop-shop to access learning resources available for SDN managed by on-premises tools. ms.topic: article author: alkohli ms.author: alkohli -ms.date: 05/29/2025 +ms.date: 09/05/2025 --- # Technical reference for Software Defined Networking in Azure Local diff --git a/azure-local/manage/tenant-virtual-networks.md b/azure-local/manage/tenant-virtual-networks.md index 39d91b71a2..e5cf8f501e 100644 --- a/azure-local/manage/tenant-virtual-networks.md +++ b/azure-local/manage/tenant-virtual-networks.md @@ -1,10 +1,10 @@ --- title: Manage tenant virtual networks -description: This topic provides step-by-step instructions on how to use Windows Admin Center to create, update, and delete Hyper-V Network Virtualization (HNV) virtual networks after you have deployed Software Defined Networking (SDN). +description: This topic provides step-by-step instructions on how to use Windows Admin Center to create, update, and delete Hyper-V Network Virtualization (HNV) virtual networks after you have deployed Software Defined Networking (SDN) managed by on-premises tools. author: AnirbanPaul ms.author: anpaul ms.topic: how-to -ms.date: 01/16/2025 +ms.date: 09/17/2025 --- # Manage tenant virtual networks diff --git a/azure-local/manage/troubleshoot-common-sdn-issues.md b/azure-local/manage/troubleshoot-common-sdn-issues.md index 4df06b4b53..3cd78fadfe 100644 --- a/azure-local/manage/troubleshoot-common-sdn-issues.md +++ b/azure-local/manage/troubleshoot-common-sdn-issues.md @@ -1,17 +1,17 @@ --- -title: Collect traces and logs to troubleshoot common SDN issues -description: Learn how to collect network traces and logs to troubleshoot common Software Defined Networking (SDN) issues in Azure Local. +title: Collect traces and logs to troubleshoot common issues in SDN managed by on-premises tools +description: Learn how to collect network traces and logs to troubleshoot common issues in Software Defined Networking (SDN) managed by on-premises tools. ms.topic: how-to ms.author: arudell author: arudell -ms.date: 01/16/2025 +ms.date: 09/05/2025 --- # Collect traces and logs to troubleshoot common SDN issues > Applies to: Azure Local 2311.2 and later; Windows Server 2022, Windows Server 2019 -This article describes what data to collect to troubleshoot common issues in Software Defined Networking (SDN) on Azure Local. Use this information to perform initial troubleshooting before contacting Microsoft Support. +This article describes what data to collect to troubleshoot common issues in Software Defined Networking (SDN) managed by on-premises tools on Azure Local. Use this information to perform initial troubleshooting before contacting Microsoft Support. ## Prerequisites diff --git a/azure-local/manage/troubleshoot-sdn-deployment.md b/azure-local/manage/troubleshoot-sdn-deployment.md index 97b8febf83..43e4d4df0c 100644 --- a/azure-local/manage/troubleshoot-sdn-deployment.md +++ b/azure-local/manage/troubleshoot-sdn-deployment.md @@ -1,10 +1,10 @@ --- -title: Troubleshoot Software Defined Networking deployment in Azure Local, version 23H2 via Windows Admin Center -description: Learn how to troubleshoot the deployment of Software Defined Networking (SDN) in Azure Local, version 23H2 via Windows Admin Center. +title: Troubleshoot deployment of Software Defined Networking managed by on-premises tools in Azure Local, version 23H2 via Windows Admin Center +description: Learn how to troubleshoot the deployment of Software Defined Networking (SDN) managed by on-premises tools in Azure Local, version 23H2 via Windows Admin Center. ms.topic: how-to ms.author: alkohli author: alkohli -ms.date: 04/11/2025 +ms.date: 09/17/2025 --- # Troubleshoot Software Defined Networking deployment in Azure Local via Windows Admin Center diff --git a/azure-local/manage/troubleshoot-software-load-balancer.md b/azure-local/manage/troubleshoot-software-load-balancer.md index 41808c4e7e..3f14767f98 100644 --- a/azure-local/manage/troubleshoot-software-load-balancer.md +++ b/azure-local/manage/troubleshoot-software-load-balancer.md @@ -1,17 +1,17 @@ --- -title: Troubleshoot Software Load Balancer (SLB) for SDN in Azure Local and Windows Server -description: Learn how to troubleshoot Software Load Balancer for SDN in Azure Local and Windows Server. +title: Troubleshoot Software Load Balancer (SLB) for SDN managed by on-premises tools in Azure Local and Windows Server +description: Learn how to troubleshoot Software Load Balancer for SDN managed by on-premises tools in Azure Local and Windows Server. ms.topic: how-to ms.author: sethm author: sethmanheim -ms.date: 01/16/2025 +ms.date: 09/05/2025 --- # Troubleshoot Software Load Balancer for SDN > Applies to: Azure Local 2311.2 and later; Windows Server 2022, Windows Server 2019 -If you've set up Software Load Balancer (SLB) for Software Defined Networking (SDN) and your data path isn't working through SLB, there could be several reasons behind it. This article helps you identify and troubleshoot some common issues in SLB for SDN. +If you've set up Software Load Balancer (SLB) for Software Defined Networking (SDN) and your data path isn't working through SLB, there could be several reasons behind it. This article helps you identify and troubleshoot some common issues in SLB for SDN managed by on-premises tools. For an overview of SLB and how to manage it, see [What is Software Load Balancer (SLB) for SDN?](../concepts/software-load-balancer.md) and [Manage Software Load Balancer for SDN](./load-balancers.md). diff --git a/azure-local/manage/update-network-controller-certificates.md b/azure-local/manage/update-network-controller-certificates.md index 2f46e8fede..be63b22427 100644 --- a/azure-local/manage/update-network-controller-certificates.md +++ b/azure-local/manage/update-network-controller-certificates.md @@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ description: This article describes how to renew Network Controller certificates author: alkohli ms.author: alkohli ms.topic: how-to -ms.date: 01/16/2025 +ms.date: 09/17/2025 ms.custom: sfi-image-nochange --- @@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ ms.custom: sfi-image-nochange This article provides instructions on how to renew or change Network Controller certificates, both automatically and manually. If you face any issues in renewing your Network Controller certificates, contact Microsoft Support. -In your Software Defined Networking (SDN) infrastructure, the Network Controller uses certificate-based authentication to secure Northbound communication channels with management clients and Southbound communications with network devices, such as the Software Load Balancer. The Network Controller certificates come with a validity period, after which they become invalid and can no longer be trusted for use. We highly recommend that you renew them before they expire. +In your Software Defined Networking (SDN) managed by on-premises tools infrastructure, the Network Controller uses certificate-based authentication to secure Northbound communication channels with management clients and Southbound communications with network devices, such as the Software Load Balancer. The Network Controller certificates come with a validity period, after which they become invalid and can no longer be trusted for use. We highly recommend that you renew them before they expire. For an overview of Network Controller, see [What is Network Controller?](../concepts/network-controller-overview.md) diff --git a/azure-local/manage/update-sdn-infrastructure-certificates.md b/azure-local/manage/update-sdn-infrastructure-certificates.md index 88132e9323..fa254d8ed0 100644 --- a/azure-local/manage/update-sdn-infrastructure-certificates.md +++ b/azure-local/manage/update-sdn-infrastructure-certificates.md @@ -1,10 +1,10 @@ --- -title: Renew certificates for Software Defined Networking infrastructure +title: Renew certificates for Software Defined Networking managed by on-premises tools infrastructure description: This article describes how to renew or change SDN server and Software Load Balancer multiplexer certificates. author: alkohli ms.author: alkohli ms.topic: how-to -ms.date: 01/16/2025 +ms.date: 09/17/2025 --- # Renew certificates for Software Defined Networking infrastructure diff --git a/azure-local/manage/update-sdn.md b/azure-local/manage/update-sdn.md index 4b51e12b14..f630a14332 100644 --- a/azure-local/manage/update-sdn.md +++ b/azure-local/manage/update-sdn.md @@ -1,11 +1,11 @@ --- -title: Update SDN infrastructure for Azure Local -description: Learn to update SDN infrastructure for Azure Local. +title: Update infrastructure for SDN managed by on-premises tools for Azure Local +description: Learn to update infrastructure for SDN managed by on-premises tools. ms.topic: how-to author: alkohli ms.author: alkohli ms.reviewer: anpaul -ms.date: 01/16/2025 +ms.date: 09/05/2025 --- # Update SDN infrastructure for Azure Local