[Linux] Content refresh (001)

Author: rwestMSFT

docs/linux/includes/odbc-sles.md

@@ -1,15 +1,18 @@
 ---
 author: rwestMSFT
 ms.author: randolphwest
-ms.date: 06/16/2025
+ms.date: 01/02/2026
 ms.service: sql
 ms.topic: include
 ms.custom:
   - linux-related-content
 ---
 <a id="SLES"></a>
 
-Use the following steps to install the **mssql-tools18** on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server.
+Use the following steps to install **mssql-tools18** on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server.
+
+> [!NOTE]  
+> Starting in [!INCLUDE [sssql25-md](../../includes/sssql25-md.md)], SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) isn't supported.
 
 1. Import the Microsoft package signing key.
 
@@ -62,7 +65,7 @@ Use the following steps to install the **mssql-tools18** on SUSE Linux Enterpris
    source ~/.bash_profile
    ```
 
-   To make **sqlcmd** or **bcp** accessible from the bash shell for interactive/non-login sessions, modify the `PATH` in the `~/.bashrc` file with the following command:
+   To make **sqlcmd** or **bcp** accessible from the bash shell for interactive and non-login sessions, modify the `PATH` in the `~/.bashrc` file with the following command:
 
    ```bash
    echo 'export PATH="$PATH:/opt/mssql-tools18/bin"' >> ~/.bashrc

docs/linux/includes/roll-back-sql-server.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 author: rwestMSFT
 ms.author: randolphwest
-ms.date: 07/03/2025
+ms.date: 01/02/2026
 ms.service: sql
 ms.subservice: linux
 ms.topic: include
@@ -10,13 +10,14 @@ ms.custom:
 ---
 To roll back or downgrade [!INCLUDE [ssnoversion-md](../../includes/ssnoversion-md.md)] to a previous release, use the following steps:
 
-1. Identify the version number for the [!INCLUDE [ssnoversion-md](../../includes/ssnoversion-md.md)] package you want to downgrade to. For a list of package numbers, see the release notes:
+1. Find the version number for the [!INCLUDE [ssnoversion-md](../../includes/ssnoversion-md.md)] package you want to downgrade to. For a list of package numbers, see the release notes:
 
+   - [Release notes for SQL Server 2025 on Linux](../sql-server-linux-release-notes-2025.md)
    - [Release notes for SQL Server 2022 on Linux](../sql-server-linux-release-notes-2022.md)
    - [Release notes for SQL Server 2019 on Linux](../sql-server-linux-release-notes-2019.md)
    - [Release notes for SQL Server 2017 on Linux](../sql-server-linux-release-notes-2017.md)
 
-1. Downgrade to a previous version of [!INCLUDE [ssnoversion-md](../../includes/ssnoversion-md.md)]. In the following commands, replace `<version_number>` with the [!INCLUDE [ssnoversion-md](../../includes/ssnoversion-md.md)] version number you identified in step 1.
+1. Downgrade to a previous version of [!INCLUDE [ssnoversion-md](../../includes/ssnoversion-md.md)]. In the following commands, replace `<version_number>` with the [!INCLUDE [ssnoversion-md](../../includes/ssnoversion-md.md)] version number you found in step 1.
 
    | Platform | Package update commands |
    | --- | --- |

docs/linux/new-to-linux-resources.md

@@ -4,54 +4,58 @@ titleSuffix: SQL Server
 description: Resources and guidance for SQL Server users who are new to Linux.
 author: rwestMSFT
 ms.author: randolphwest
-ms.date: 01/21/2025
+ms.date: 01/02/2026
 ms.service: sql
 ms.subservice: linux
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: article
 ms.custom:
   - linux-related-content
 ---
 # New to Linux resources for SQL users
 
 [!INCLUDE [SQL Server - Linux](../includes/applies-to-version/sql-linux.md)]
 
-This article is intended to provide a learning path through an introduction of Linux concepts. Use the sections in the article as a guided learning path to familiarize yourself with the Linux environment.
+This article provides a learning path through an introduction to Linux concepts. Use the sections in the article as a guided learning path to familiarize yourself with the Linux environment.
 
-This isn't intended to be a comprehensive list but instead provides the bare minimum you need to help you administer and navigate your [!INCLUDE [ssnoversion-md](../includes/ssnoversion-md.md)] on Linux environment. See the [full list of tutorials](https://www.linux.org/forums/linux-beginner-tutorials.123/) to learn more.
+This list isn't comprehensive but instead provides the bare minimum you need to help you administer and navigate your [!INCLUDE [ssnoversion-md](../includes/ssnoversion-md.md)] on Linux environment. See the [full list of tutorials](https://www.linux.org/forums/linux-beginner-tutorials.123/) to learn more.
 
 ## What is Linux?
 
 The [What is Linux](https://www.linux.org/threads/what-is-linux.4106/) module introduces the history of Linux as an operating system. The module explains *the Kernel* and where Linux is today. This tutorial serves as an introduction to Linux, helping you get started.
 
 ## Select a distribution
 
-After you know the history of Linux, decide which [distribution of Linux](https://www.linux.org/threads/selecting-a-linux-distribution.4117/) best suits your business needs. [SQL Server is supported](sql-server-linux-release-notes-2019.md#supported-platforms) on various distributions such as Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES), and Ubuntu.
+After you know the history of Linux, decide which [distribution of Linux](https://www.linux.org/threads/selecting-a-linux-distribution.4117/) best suits your business needs.
+
+[!INCLUDE [sssql25-md](../includes/sssql25-md.md)] is [supported](sql-server-linux-release-notes-2025.md#supported-platforms) on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Ubuntu.
+
+[!INCLUDE [sssql22-md](../includes/sssql22-md.md)] and earlier versions are [also supported](sql-server-linux-release-notes-2022.md#supported-platforms) on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES).
 
 ## Get around directories
 
-After you have chosen the appropriate distribution of Linux, familiarize yourself with [getting around Linux directories](https://www.linux.org/threads/getting-around-in-linux-directories.4120/).
+After you choose the appropriate distribution of Linux, familiarize yourself with [getting around Linux directories](https://www.linux.org/threads/getting-around-in-linux-directories.4120/).
 
-This module will help you answer the following questions:
+This module helps you answer the following questions:
 
 - How to navigate between different files
 - How to identify a file from a directory
 - Identify different directories
 
 ## Install new software
 
-Next, learn how to [install new software](https://www.linux.org/threads/installing-new-software-debian-red-hat-slackware.4119/) on your new Linux operating system. This module details installing new software to the Debian and Red Hat Linux operating systems.
+Next, learn how to [install new software](https://www.linux.org/threads/installing-new-software-debian-red-hat-slackware.4119/) on your new Linux operating system. This module covers installing new software on the Debian and Red Hat Linux operating systems.
 
 ## Root versus system user
 
-Understand user permissions, and the difference between a [root user and a system user](https://www.linux.org/threads/when-to-work-as-root-when-to-work-as-a-system-user.4136/). This module helps you decide which user permissions are appropriate to use for which scenario.
+Understand user permissions, and the difference between a [root user and a system user](https://www.linux.org/threads/when-to-work-as-root-when-to-work-as-a-system-user.4136/). This module helps you decide which user permissions are appropriate for each scenario.
 
 ## File system and permissions
 
 After you're familiar with recognizing different users and groups in Linux, learn how you can change ownership and file permissions on different files in Linux operating systems using the [chown (change ownership)](https://www.linux.org/threads/file-permisions-chown.4125/) and [chmod (change permissions)](https://www.linux.org/threads/file-permissions-chmod.4124) commands.
 
 ## Commands for system administration
 
-Introduce yourself to the [frequently used commands](https://www.linux.org/threads/commands-for-system-administration.4126/) system administrators rely on to control their Linux operating systems. These commands include: `df`, `du`, `TOP`, `ps`, `mkdir`, `rmdir`, `rm`, and `mv`.
+Introduce yourself to the [frequently used commands](https://www.linux.org/threads/commands-for-system-administration.4126/) that system administrators rely on to control their Linux operating systems. These commands include: `df`, `du`, `TOP`, `ps`, `mkdir`, `rmdir`, `rm`, and `mv`.
 
 ## Related content
 

docs/linux/sample-unattended-install-redhat.md

@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ description: Use a sample bash script to install SQL Server on Red Hat Enterpris
 author: rwestMSFT
 ms.author: randolphwest
 ms.reviewer: amitkh
-ms.date: 05/02/2025
+ms.date: 01/02/2026
 ms.service: sql
 ms.subservice: linux
 ms.topic: install-set-up-deploy
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ ms.custom:
 This sample bash script installs [!INCLUDE [ssnoversion-md](../includes/ssnoversion-md.md)] on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) without interactive input. It provides examples of installing the [!INCLUDE [ssde-md](../includes/ssde-md.md)], the SQL Server command-line tools, SQL Server Agent, and performs post-install steps. You can optionally install full-text search and create an administrative user.
 
 > [!TIP]  
-> If you don't need an unattended installation script, the fastest way to install SQL Server is to follow the [Quickstart: Install SQL Server and create a database on Red Hat](quickstart-install-connect-red-hat.md). For other setup information, see [Installation guidance for SQL Server on Linux](sql-server-linux-setup.md).
+> If you don't need an unattended installation script, the fastest way to install SQL Server is to follow the [Quickstart: Install SQL Server and create a database on Red Hat Enterprise Linux](quickstart-install-connect-red-hat.md). For other setup information, see [Installation guidance for SQL Server on Linux](sql-server-linux-setup.md).
 
 ## Prerequisites
 
@@ -166,13 +166,13 @@ To run the script:
    > [!CAUTION]  
    > [!INCLUDE [password-complexity](includes/password-complexity.md)]
 
-1. Mark the script as executable
+1. Mark the script as executable:
 
    ```bash
    chmod +x install_sql.sh
    ```
 
-1. Run the script
+1. Run the script:
 
    ```bash
    ./install_sql.sh

docs/linux/sample-unattended-install-ubuntu.md

@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ titleSuffix: SQL Server
 description: Learn to use a sample bash script to install SQL Server on Ubuntu Server without interactive input.
 author: rwestMSFT
 ms.author: randolphwest
-ms.date: 05/02/2025
+ms.date: 01/02/2026
 ms.service: sql
 ms.subservice: linux
 ms.topic: install-set-up-deploy
@@ -170,13 +170,13 @@ To run the script:
 
 1. Customize `MSSQL_SA_PASSWORD`, `MSSQL_PID`, and any of the other variables you'd like to change.
 
-1. Mark the script as executable
+1. Mark the script as executable:
 
    ```bash
    chmod +x install_sql.sh
    ```
 
-1. Run the script
+1. Run the script:
 
    ```bash
    ./install_sql.sh

docs/linux/sql-server-linux-active-directory-authentication.md

@@ -4,8 +4,8 @@ titleSuffix: SQL Server
 description: This tutorial provides the configuration steps for Active Directory authentication for SQL Server on Linux.
 author: amitkh-msft
 ms.author: amitkh
-ms.reviewer: vanto, randolphwest
-ms.date: 07/03/2025
+ms.reviewer: randolphwest
+ms.date: 01/02/2026
 ms.service: sql
 ms.subservice: linux
 ms.topic: tutorial
@@ -38,10 +38,13 @@ Before you configure Active Directory Authentication, you need to:
 
 - Set up an Active Directory Domain Controller (Windows) on your network
 - Install [!INCLUDE [ssNoVersion](../includes/ssnoversion-md.md)]
-  - [Quickstart: Install SQL Server and create a database on Red Hat](quickstart-install-connect-red-hat.md)
+  - [Quickstart: Install SQL Server and create a database on Red Hat Enterprise Linux](quickstart-install-connect-red-hat.md)
   - [Quickstart: Install SQL Server and create a database on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server](quickstart-install-connect-suse.md)
   - [Quickstart: Install SQL Server and create a database on Ubuntu](quickstart-install-connect-ubuntu.md)
 
+> [!NOTE]  
+> Starting in [!INCLUDE [sssql25-md](../includes/sssql25-md.md)], SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) isn't supported.
+
 <a id="join"></a>
 
 ## Join SQL Server host to Active Directory domain
@@ -77,7 +80,7 @@ Join your [!INCLUDE [ssnoversion-md](../includes/ssnoversion-md.md)] Linux host
 
    > [!NOTE]  
    > If you receive an error, `Insufficient access rights`, check with your domain administrator that you have sufficient permissions to set an SPN on this account. The account that is used to register an SPN will need the `Write servicePrincipalName` permissions. For more information, see [Register a Service Principal Name for Kerberos connections](../database-engine/configure-windows/register-a-service-principal-name-for-kerberos-connections.md).
-   >  
+   >
    > If you change the TCP port in the future, you must run the **setspn** command again with the new port number. You also need to add the new SPN to the [!INCLUDE [ssnoversion-md](../includes/ssnoversion-md.md)] service keytab by following the steps in the next section.
 
 For more information, see [Register a Service Principal Name for Kerberos connections](../database-engine/configure-windows/register-a-service-principal-name-for-kerberos-connections.md).
@@ -278,7 +281,7 @@ While it's not recommended, it's possible to use utilities, such as **realmd**,
 
 > [!NOTE]  
 > [!INCLUDE [ssnoversion-md](../includes/ssnoversion-md.md)] login by using an FQDN (for example, `CONTOSO.COM\Username`) isn't supported. Use the `CONTOSO\Username` format.
->  
+>
 > [!INCLUDE [ssnoversion-md](../includes/ssnoversion-md.md)] logins from Domain Local groups aren't supported. Use Global Security Domain groups instead.
 
 ## Related content

docs/linux/sql-server-linux-active-directory-join-domain.md

@@ -4,8 +4,8 @@ titleSuffix: SQL Server
 description: This article provides guidance joining a SQL Server Linux host machine to an Active Directory domain. You can use a built-in SSSD package or use third-party Active Directory providers.
 author: amitkh-msft
 ms.author: amitkh
-ms.reviewer: vanto, randolphwest
-ms.date: 07/03/2025
+ms.reviewer: randolphwest
+ms.date: 01/02/2026
 ms.service: sql
 ms.subservice: linux
 ms.topic: how-to
@@ -29,6 +29,9 @@ Before you configure Active Directory authentication, you need to set up an Acti
 
 The sample steps described in this article are for guidance only and refer to Ubuntu 16.04, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 7.x, and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 12 operating systems. Actual steps might slightly differ in your environment depending on how your overall environment is configured and operating system version. For example, Ubuntu 18.04 uses **netplan** while Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8.x uses **nmcli** among other tools to manage and configure network. You should engage your system and domain administrators for your environment for specific tooling, configuration, customization, and any required troubleshooting.
 
+> [!NOTE]  
+> Starting in [!INCLUDE [sssql25-md](../includes/sssql25-md.md)], SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) isn't supported.
+
 ### Reverse DNS (rDNS)
 
 When you set up a computer running Windows Server as a domain controller, you might not have a rDNS zone by default. Ensure that an applicable rDNS zone exists for both the domain controller and the IP address of the Linux machine that will be running [!INCLUDE [ssnoversion-md](../includes/ssnoversion-md.md)].
@@ -82,7 +85,7 @@ nameserver 10.0.0.4
    sudo vi /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/ifcfg-eth0
    ```
 
-   The contents should look similar to the following example:
+   The output looks similar to the following example:
 
    ```ini
    PEERDNS=no
@@ -102,7 +105,7 @@ nameserver 10.0.0.4
    sudo vi /etc/resolv.conf
    ```
 
-   The contents should look similar to the following example:
+   The output looks similar to the following example:
 
    ```output
    search contoso.com com
@@ -115,7 +118,7 @@ nameserver 10.0.0.4
    sudo vi /etc/hosts
    ```
 
-   The contents should look similar to the following example:
+   The output looks similar to the following example:
 
    ```output
    <IP address> DC1.CONTOSO.COM CONTOSO.COM CONTOSO
@@ -131,7 +134,7 @@ nameserver 10.0.0.4
    sudo vi /etc/sysconfig/network/config
    ```
 
-   The contents should look similar to the following example:
+   The output looks similar to the following example:
 
    ```ini
    NETCONFIG_DNS_STATIC_SEARCHLIST=""
@@ -150,7 +153,7 @@ nameserver 10.0.0.4
    sudo vi /etc/resolv.conf
    ```
 
-   The contents should look similar to the following example:
+   The output looks similar to the following example:
 
    ```output
    search contoso.com com
@@ -167,7 +170,7 @@ nameserver 10.0.0.4
    sudo vi /etc/netplan/******.yaml
    ```
 
-   The contents should look similar to the following example:
+   The output looks similar to the following example:
 
    ```yml
    network:
@@ -197,7 +200,7 @@ nameserver 10.0.0.4
    /etc/resolv.conf
    ```
 
-   The contents should look similar to the following example:
+   The output looks similar to the following example:
 
    ```output
    search contoso.com com
@@ -212,7 +215,7 @@ nameserver 10.0.0.4
    sudo vi /etc/network/interfaces
    ```
 
-   The contents should look similar to the following example:
+   The output looks similar to the following example:
 
    ```output
    # The primary network interface
@@ -237,7 +240,7 @@ nameserver 10.0.0.4
    sudo vi /etc/resolv.conf
    ```
 
-   The contents should look similar to the following example:
+   The output looks similar to the following example:
 
    ```output
    search contoso.com com
@@ -380,7 +383,7 @@ Verify that your `/etc/krb5.conf` is configured correctly. For most third-party
 sudo vi /etc/krb5.conf
 ```
 
-The contents should look similar to the following example:
+The output looks similar to the following example:
 
 ```ini
 [libdefaults]

docs/linux/sql-server-linux-ad-auth-adutil-tutorial.md

@@ -3,17 +3,16 @@ title: Configure Active Directory Authentication with SQL Server on Linux Using
 description: Step by step on how to configure Active Directory authentication with SQL Server on Linux using adutil
 author: amitkh-msft
 ms.author: amitkh
-ms.reviewer: vanto, randolphwest
-ms.date: 07/03/2025
+ms.reviewer: randolphwest
+ms.date: 01/02/2026
 ms.service: sql
 ms.subservice: linux
 ms.topic: tutorial
-monikerRange: ">=sql-server-linux-2017 || >=sql-server-2017 || =sqlallproducts-allversions"
 ms.custom:
   - linux-related-content
   - sfi-image-nochange
+monikerRange: ">=sql-server-linux-2017 || >=sql-server-2017 || =sqlallproducts-allversions"
 ---
-
 # Tutorial: Use adutil to configure Active Directory authentication with SQL Server on Linux
 
 [!INCLUDE [SQL Server - Linux](../includes/applies-to-version/sql-linux.md)]
@@ -170,7 +169,7 @@ Once you [create the user and SPNs](#adutil-spn), you can create the keytab usin
    /opt/mssql/bin/mssql-conf validate-ad-config /var/opt/mssql/secrets/mssql.keytab
    ```
 
-   You should see output similar to the following example:
+   The output looks similar to the following example:
 
    ```output
    Detected Configuration: