Merge pull request #36555 from Albertyang0/2026_02-Monthly-broken-links-fix-111

2026_02 - Fix monthly broken links

Author: prmerger-automator[bot]

docs/relational-databases/security/encryption/always-encrypted-enclaves-no-attestation-plan.md

@@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ These requirements include:
   - If you're running [!INCLUDE [ssnoversion-md](../../../includes/ssnoversion-md.md)] in a VM:
     - In Azure, use a [Generation 2 VM size](/azure/virtual-machines/generation-2#generation-2-vm-sizes) (recommended) or use a Generation 1 VM size with nested virtualization enabled. Check the [individual VM sizes documentation](/azure/virtual-machines/sizes) to determine which Generation 1 VM sizes support nested virtualization.
     - On Hyper-V 2016 or later (outside of Azure), make sure your VM is a Generation 2 VM (recommended) or that it's a Generation 1 VM with nested virtualization enabled. For more information, see [Should I create a generation 1 or 2 virtual machine in Hyper-V?](/windows-server/virtualization/hyper-v/plan/should-i-create-a-generation-1-or-2-virtual-machine-in-hyper-v) and [Configure nested virtualization](/virtualization/hyper-v-on-windows/user-guide/nested-virtualization#configure-nested-virtualization).
-    - On VMware vSphere 6.7 or later, enable virtualization-based security support for the VM as described in the [VMware documentation](https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-vSphere/6.7/com.vmware.vsphere.vm_admin.doc/GUID-C2E78F3E-9DE2-44DB-9B0A-11440800AADD.html).
+    - On VMware vSphere 7.0 or later, enable virtualization-based security support for the VM as described in the [VMware documentation](https://techdocs.broadcom.com/us/en/vmware-cis/vsphere/vsphere/7-0/vsphere-security/securing-windows-guest-operating-systems-with-virtual-based-security/enable-virtualization-based-security-on-a-virtual-machine.html).
     - Other hypervisors and public clouds may support nested virtualization capabilities that enable Always Encrypted with VBS Enclaves as well. Check your virtualization solution's documentation for compatibility and configuration instructions.
 
 - Virtualization-based security (VBS) must be enabled and running.

docs/relational-databases/security/tutorial-getting-started-with-always-encrypted-enclaves-hgs.md

@@ -43,7 +43,7 @@ To get started with Always Encrypted with secure enclaves, you need at least two
   - If you're running [!INCLUDE [ssnoversion-md](../../includes/ssnoversion-md.md)] in a VM:
     - In Azure, use a [Generation 2 VM size](/azure/virtual-machines/generation-2#generation-2-vm-sizes) (recommended) or use a Generation 1 VM size with nested virtualization enabled. Check the [individual VM sizes documentation](/azure/virtual-machines/sizes) to determine which Generation 1 VM sizes support nested virtualization.
     - On Hyper-V 2016 or later (outside of Azure), make sure your VM is a Generation 2 VM (recommended) or that it's a Generation 1 VM with nested virtualization enabled. For more information, see [Should I create a generation 1 or 2 virtual machine in Hyper-V?](/windows-server/virtualization/hyper-v/plan/should-i-create-a-generation-1-or-2-virtual-machine-in-hyper-v) and [Configure nested virtualization](/virtualization/hyper-v-on-windows/user-guide/nested-virtualization#configure-nested-virtualization).
-    - On VMware vSphere 6.7 or later, enable Virtualization Based Security support for the VM as described in the [VMware documentation](https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-vSphere/6.7/com.vmware.vsphere.vm_admin.doc/GUID-C2E78F3E-9DE2-44DB-9B0A-11440800AADD.html).
+    - On VMware vSphere 7.0 or later, enable Virtualization Based Security support for the VM as described in the [VMware documentation](https://techdocs.broadcom.com/us/en/vmware-cis/vsphere/vsphere/7-0/vsphere-security/securing-windows-guest-operating-systems-with-virtual-based-security/enable-virtualization-based-security-on-a-virtual-machine.html).
     - Other hypervisors and public clouds may support nested virtualization capabilities that enable Always Encrypted with VBS Enclaves as well. Check your virtualization solution's documentation for compatibility and configuration instructions.
 - The latest version of [SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)](/ssms/install/install). As an alternative, you can install SSMS on another machine.
 

docs/relational-databases/security/tutorial-getting-started-with-always-encrypted-enclaves.md

@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ The computer hosting your SQL Server instance (referred to as SQL Server compute
   - If you're running [!INCLUDE [ssnoversion-md](../../includes/ssnoversion-md.md)] in a VM:
     - In Azure, use a [Generation 2 VM size](/azure/virtual-machines/generation-2#generation-2-vm-sizes) (recommended) or use a Generation 1 VM size with nested virtualization enabled. Check the [individual VM sizes documentation](/azure/virtual-machines/sizes) to determine which Generation 1 VM sizes support nested virtualization.
     - On Hyper-V 2016 or later (outside of Azure), make sure your VM is a Generation 2 VM (recommended) or that it's a Generation 1 VM with nested virtualization enabled. For more information, see [Should I create a generation 1 or 2 virtual machine in Hyper-V?](/windows-server/virtualization/hyper-v/plan/should-i-create-a-generation-1-or-2-virtual-machine-in-hyper-v) and [Configure nested virtualization](/virtualization/hyper-v-on-windows/user-guide/nested-virtualization#configure-nested-virtualization).
-    - On VMware vSphere 6.7 or later, enable Virtualization Based Security support for the VM as described in the [VMware documentation](https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-vSphere/6.7/com.vmware.vsphere.vm_admin.doc/GUID-C2E78F3E-9DE2-44DB-9B0A-11440800AADD.html).
+    - On VMware vSphere 7.0 or later, enable Virtualization Based Security support for the VM as described in the [VMware documentation](https://techdocs.broadcom.com/us/en/vmware-cis/vsphere/vsphere/7-0/vsphere-security/securing-windows-guest-operating-systems-with-virtual-based-security/enable-virtualization-based-security-on-a-virtual-machine.html).
     - Other hypervisors and public clouds may support nested virtualization capabilities that enable Always Encrypted with VBS Enclaves as well. Check your virtualization solution's documentation for compatibility and configuration instructions.
 - The latest version of [SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)](/ssms/install/install). As an alternative, you can install SSMS on another machine.