chore: Remove locales from docs.microsoft.com urls

Author: nschonni

content/actions/guides/building-and-testing-powershell.md

@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ This guide shows you how to use PowerShell for CI. It describes how to use Peste
 You should be familiar with YAML and the syntax for {% data variables.product.prodname_actions %}. For more information, see "[Learn {% data variables.product.prodname_actions %}](/actions/learn-github-actions)."
 
 We recommend that you have a basic understanding of PowerShell and Pester. For more information, see:
-- [Getting started with PowerShell](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/scripting/learn/ps101/01-getting-started)
+- [Getting started with PowerShell](https://docs.microsoft.com/powershell/scripting/learn/ps101/01-getting-started)
 - [Pester](https://pester.dev)
 
 {% data reusables.actions.enterprise-setup-prereq %}

content/actions/learn-github-actions/migrating-from-azure-pipelines-to-github-actions.md

@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ Jobs and steps in Azure Pipelines are very similar to jobs and steps in {% data
 
 ### Migrating script steps
 
-You can run a script or a shell command as a step in a workflow. In Azure Pipelines, script steps can be specified using the `script` key, or with the `bash`, `powershell`, or `pwsh` keys. Scripts can also be specified as an input to the [Bash task](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/devops/pipelines/tasks/utility/bash?view=azure-devops) or the [PowerShell task](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/devops/pipelines/tasks/utility/powershell?view=azure-devops).
+You can run a script or a shell command as a step in a workflow. In Azure Pipelines, script steps can be specified using the `script` key, or with the `bash`, `powershell`, or `pwsh` keys. Scripts can also be specified as an input to the [Bash task](https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/devops/pipelines/tasks/utility/bash?view=azure-devops) or the [PowerShell task](https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/devops/pipelines/tasks/utility/powershell?view=azure-devops).
 
 In {% data variables.product.prodname_actions %}, all scripts are specified using the `run` key. To select a particular shell, you can specify the `shell` key when providing the script. For more information, see "[Workflow syntax for {% data variables.product.prodname_actions %}](/actions/reference/workflow-syntax-for-github-actions#jobsjob_idstepsrun)."
 

content/actions/reference/encrypted-secrets.md

@@ -106,7 +106,7 @@ steps:
 ```
 {% endraw %}
 
-Avoid passing secrets between processes from the command line, whenever possible. Command-line processes may be visible to other users (using the `ps` command) or captured by [security audit events](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/identity/ad-ds/manage/component-updates/command-line-process-auditing). To help protect secrets, consider using environment variables, `STDIN`, or other mechanisms supported by the target process.
+Avoid passing secrets between processes from the command line, whenever possible. Command-line processes may be visible to other users (using the `ps` command) or captured by [security audit events](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-server/identity/ad-ds/manage/component-updates/command-line-process-auditing). To help protect secrets, consider using environment variables, `STDIN`, or other mechanisms supported by the target process.
 
 If you must pass secrets within a command line, then enclose them within the proper quoting rules. Secrets often contain special characters that may unintentionally affect your shell. To escape these special characters, use quoting with your environment variables. For example:
 

content/actions/reference/specifications-for-github-hosted-runners.md

@@ -29,15 +29,15 @@ You can specify the runner type for each job in a workflow. Each job in a workfl
 
 #### Cloud hosts for {% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom %}-hosted runners
 
-{% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom %} hosts Linux and Windows runners on Standard_DS2_v2 virtual machines in Microsoft Azure with the {% data variables.product.prodname_actions %} runner application installed. The {% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom %}-hosted runner application is a fork of the Azure Pipelines Agent. Inbound ICMP packets are blocked for all Azure virtual machines, so ping or traceroute commands might not work. For more information about the Standard_DS2_v2 machine resources, see "[Dv2 and DSv2-series](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-machines/dv2-dsv2-series#dsv2-series)" in the Microsoft Azure documentation.
+{% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom %} hosts Linux and Windows runners on Standard_DS2_v2 virtual machines in Microsoft Azure with the {% data variables.product.prodname_actions %} runner application installed. The {% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom %}-hosted runner application is a fork of the Azure Pipelines Agent. Inbound ICMP packets are blocked for all Azure virtual machines, so ping or traceroute commands might not work. For more information about the Standard_DS2_v2 machine resources, see "[Dv2 and DSv2-series](https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/virtual-machines/dv2-dsv2-series#dsv2-series)" in the Microsoft Azure documentation.
 
 {% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom %} uses [MacStadium](https://www.macstadium.com/) to host the macOS runners.
 
 #### Administrative privileges of {% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom %}-hosted runners
 
 The Linux and macOS virtual machines both run using passwordless `sudo`. When you need to execute commands or install tools that require more privileges than the current user, you can use `sudo` without needing to provide a password. For more information, see the "[Sudo Manual](https://www.sudo.ws/man/1.8.27/sudo.man.html)."
 
-Windows virtual machines are configured to run as administrators with User Account Control (UAC) disabled. For more information, see "[How User Account Control works](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/identity-protection/user-account-control/how-user-account-control-works)" in the Windows documentation.
+Windows virtual machines are configured to run as administrators with User Account Control (UAC) disabled. For more information, see "[How User Account Control works](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/identity-protection/user-account-control/how-user-account-control-works)" in the Windows documentation.
 
 ### Supported runners and hardware resources
 

content/admin/authentication/configuring-authentication-and-provisioning-for-your-enterprise-using-azure-ad.md

@@ -10,17 +10,17 @@ versions:
 
 ### About authentication and user provisioning with Azure AD
 
-Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) is a service from Microsoft that allows you to centrally manage user accounts and access to web applications. For more information, see [What is Azure Active Directory?](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory/fundamentals/active-directory-whatis) in the Microsoft Docs.
+Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) is a service from Microsoft that allows you to centrally manage user accounts and access to web applications. For more information, see [What is Azure Active Directory?](https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/active-directory/fundamentals/active-directory-whatis) in the Microsoft Docs.
 
 To manage identity and access for {% data variables.product.product_name %}, you can use an Azure AD tenant as a SAML IdP for authentication. You can also configure Azure AD to automatically provision accounts and access with SCIM. This configuration allows you to assign or unassign the {% data variables.product.prodname_ghe_managed %} application for a user account in your Azure AD tenant to automatically create, grant access to, or deactivate a corresponding user account on {% data variables.product.product_name %}.
 
 For more information about managing identity and access for your enterprise on {% data variables.product.product_location %}, see "[Managing identity and access for your enterprise](/admin/authentication/managing-identity-and-access-for-your-enterprise)."
 
 ### Prerequisites
 
-To configure authentication and user provisioning for {% data variables.product.product_name %} using Azure AD, you must have an Azure AD account and tenant. For more information, see the [Azure AD website](https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/free/active-directory) and [Quickstart: Create an Azure Active Directory tenant](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory/develop/quickstart-create-new-tenant) in the Microsoft Docs.
+To configure authentication and user provisioning for {% data variables.product.product_name %} using Azure AD, you must have an Azure AD account and tenant. For more information, see the [Azure AD website](https://azure.microsoft.com/free/active-directory) and [Quickstart: Create an Azure Active Directory tenant](https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/active-directory/develop/quickstart-create-new-tenant) in the Microsoft Docs.
 
-{% data reusables.saml.assert-the-administrator-attribute %} For more information about including the `administrator` attribute in the SAML claim from Azure AD, see [How to: customize claims issued in the SAML token for enterprise applications](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory/develop/active-directory-saml-claims-customization) in the Microsoft Docs.
+{% data reusables.saml.assert-the-administrator-attribute %} For more information about including the `administrator` attribute in the SAML claim from Azure AD, see [How to: customize claims issued in the SAML token for enterprise applications](https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/active-directory/develop/active-directory-saml-claims-customization) in the Microsoft Docs.
 
 {% data reusables.saml.create-a-machine-user %}
 

content/admin/enterprise-management/upgrading-github-enterprise-server.md

@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@ There are two types of snapshots:
 | Platform | Snapshot method | Snapshot documentation URL |
 |---|---|---|
 | Amazon AWS | Disk | <https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AWSEC2/latest/UserGuide/ebs-creating-snapshot.html>
-| Azure | VM | <https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/documentation/articles/backup-azure-vms/>
+| Azure | VM | <https://azure.microsoft.com/documentation/articles/backup-azure-vms/>
 | Hyper-V | VM | <https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-server/virtualization/hyper-v/manage/enable-or-disable-checkpoints-in-hyper-v>
 | Google Compute Engine | Disk | <https://cloud.google.com/compute/docs/disks/create-snapshots>
 | VMware | VM | <https://pubs.vmware.com/vsphere-50/topic/com.vmware.wssdk.pg.doc_50/PG_Ch11_VM_Manage.13.3.html>

content/admin/enterprise-support/submitting-a-ticket.md

@@ -58,7 +58,7 @@ After submitting your support request and optional diagnostic information, {% da
 {% if currentVersion == "github-ae@latest" %}
 ### Submitting a ticket using the {% data variables.contact.ae_azure_portal %}
 
-Commercial customers can submit a support request in the {% data variables.contact.contact_ae_portal %}. Government customers should use the [Azure portal for government customers](https://portal.azure.us/#blade/Microsoft_Azure_Support/HelpAndSupportBlade). For more information, see [Create an Azure support request](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-portal/supportability/how-to-create-azure-support-request) in the Microsoft documentation.
+Commercial customers can submit a support request in the {% data variables.contact.contact_ae_portal %}. Government customers should use the [Azure portal for government customers](https://portal.azure.us/#blade/Microsoft_Azure_Support/HelpAndSupportBlade). For more information, see [Create an Azure support request](https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/azure-portal/supportability/how-to-create-azure-support-request) in the Microsoft documentation.
 
 For urgent issues, to ensure a quick response, after you submit a ticket, please call the support hotline immediately. Your Technical Support Account Manager (TSAM) will provide you with the number to use in your onboarding session.
 

content/admin/installation/installing-github-enterprise-server-on-azure.md

@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ You can deploy {% data variables.product.prodname_ghe_server %} on global Azure
 
 - {% data reusables.enterprise_installation.software-license %}
 - You must have an Azure account capable of provisioning new machines. For more information, see the [Microsoft Azure website](https://azure.microsoft.com).
-- Most actions needed to launch your virtual machine (VM) may also be performed using the Azure Portal. However, we recommend installing the Azure command line interface (CLI) for initial setup. Examples using the Azure CLI 2.0 are included below. For more information, see Azure's guide "[Install Azure CLI 2.0](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/cli/azure/install-azure-cli?view=azure-cli-latest)."
+- Most actions needed to launch your virtual machine (VM) may also be performed using the Azure Portal. However, we recommend installing the Azure command line interface (CLI) for initial setup. Examples using the Azure CLI 2.0 are included below. For more information, see Azure's guide "[Install Azure CLI 2.0](https://docs.microsoft.com/cli/azure/install-azure-cli?view=azure-cli-latest)."
 
 ### Hardware considerations
 
@@ -26,9 +26,9 @@ Before launching {% data variables.product.product_location %} on Azure, you'll
 
 #### Supported VM types and regions
 
-The {% data variables.product.prodname_ghe_server %} appliance requires a premium storage data disk, and is supported on any Azure VM that supports premium storage. For more information, see "[Supported VMs](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/storage/common/storage-premium-storage#supported-vms)" in the Azure documentation. For general information about available VMs, see [the Azure virtual machines overview page](http://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/pricing/details/virtual-machines/#Linux).
+The {% data variables.product.prodname_ghe_server %} appliance requires a premium storage data disk, and is supported on any Azure VM that supports premium storage. For more information, see "[Supported VMs](https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/storage/common/storage-premium-storage#supported-vms)" in the Azure documentation. For general information about available VMs, see [the Azure virtual machines overview page](https://azure.microsoft.com/pricing/details/virtual-machines/#Linux).
 
-{% data variables.product.prodname_ghe_server %} supports any region that supports your VM type. For more information about the supported regions for each VM, see Azure's "[Products available by region](https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/regions/services/)."
+{% data variables.product.prodname_ghe_server %} supports any region that supports your VM type. For more information about the supported regions for each VM, see Azure's "[Products available by region](https://azure.microsoft.com/regions/services/)."
 
 #### Recommended VM types
 
@@ -47,20 +47,20 @@ We recommend you use a DS v2 instance type with at least 14 GB of RAM. You can u
 
 {% data reusables.enterprise_installation.create-ghe-instance %}
 
-1. Find the most recent {% data variables.product.prodname_ghe_server %} appliance image. For more information about the `vm image list` command, see "[az vm image list](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/cli/azure/vm/image?view=azure-cli-latest#az_vm_image_list)" in the Microsoft documentation.
+1. Find the most recent {% data variables.product.prodname_ghe_server %} appliance image. For more information about the `vm image list` command, see "[az vm image list](https://docs.microsoft.com/cli/azure/vm/image?view=azure-cli-latest#az_vm_image_list)" in the Microsoft documentation.
   ```shell
   $ az vm image list --all -f GitHub-Enterprise | grep '"urn":' | sort -V
   ```
 
-2. Create a new VM using the appliance image you found. For more information, see "[az vm create](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/cli/azure/vm?view=azure-cli-latest#az_vm_create)" in the Microsoft documentation.
+2. Create a new VM using the appliance image you found. For more information, see "[az vm create](https://docs.microsoft.com/cli/azure/vm?view=azure-cli-latest#az_vm_create)" in the Microsoft documentation.
 
-  Pass in options for the name of your VM, the resource group, the size of your VM, the name of your preferred Azure region, the name of the appliance image VM you listed in the previous step, and the storage SKU for premium storage. For more information about resource groups, see "[Resource groups](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-resource-manager/resource-group-overview#resource-groups)" in the Microsoft documentation.
+  Pass in options for the name of your VM, the resource group, the size of your VM, the name of your preferred Azure region, the name of the appliance image VM you listed in the previous step, and the storage SKU for premium storage. For more information about resource groups, see "[Resource groups](https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/azure-resource-manager/resource-group-overview#resource-groups)" in the Microsoft documentation.
 
   ```shell
   $ az vm create -n <em>VM_NAME</em> -g <em>RESOURCE_GROUP</em> --size <em>VM_SIZE</em> -l <em>REGION</em> --image <em>APPLIANCE_IMAGE_NAME</em> --storage-sku Premium_LRS
   ```
 
-3. Configure the security settings on your VM to open up required ports. For more information, see "[az vm open-port](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/cli/azure/vm?view=azure-cli-latest#az_vm_open_port)" in the Microsoft documentation. See the table below for a description of each port to determine what ports you need to open.
+3. Configure the security settings on your VM to open up required ports. For more information, see "[az vm open-port](https://docs.microsoft.com/cli/azure/vm?view=azure-cli-latest#az_vm_open_port)" in the Microsoft documentation. See the table below for a description of each port to determine what ports you need to open.
 
   ```shell
   $ az vm open-port -n <em>VM_NAME</em> -g <em>RESOURCE_GROUP</em> --port <em>PORT_NUMBER</em>
@@ -70,7 +70,7 @@ We recommend you use a DS v2 instance type with at least 14 GB of RAM. You can u
 
   {% data reusables.enterprise_installation.necessary_ports %}
 
-4. Create and attach a new unencrypted data disk to the VM, and configure the size based on your user license count. For more information, see "[az vm disk attach](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/cli/azure/vm/disk?view=azure-cli-latest#az_vm_disk_attach)" in the Microsoft documentation.
+4. Create and attach a new unencrypted data disk to the VM, and configure the size based on your user license count. For more information, see "[az vm disk attach](https://docs.microsoft.com/cli/azure/vm/disk?view=azure-cli-latest#az_vm_disk_attach)" in the Microsoft documentation.
 
   Pass in options for the name of your VM (for example, `ghe-acme-corp`), the resource group, the premium storage SKU, the size of the disk (for example, `100`), and a name for the resulting VHD.
 
@@ -86,7 +86,7 @@ We recommend you use a DS v2 instance type with at least 14 GB of RAM. You can u
 
 ### Configuring the {% data variables.product.prodname_ghe_server %} virtual machine
 
-1. Before configuring the VM, you must wait for it to enter ReadyRole status. Check the status of the VM with the `vm list` command. For more information, see "[az vm list](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/cli/azure/vm?view=azure-cli-latest#az_vm_list)" in the Microsoft documentation.
+1. Before configuring the VM, you must wait for it to enter ReadyRole status. Check the status of the VM with the `vm list` command. For more information, see "[az vm list](https://docs.microsoft.com/cli/azure/vm?view=azure-cli-latest#az_vm_list)" in the Microsoft documentation.
   ```shell
   $ az vm list -d -g <em>RESOURCE_GROUP</em> -o table
   > Name    ResourceGroup    PowerState    PublicIps     Fqdns    Location    Zones
@@ -96,7 +96,7 @@ We recommend you use a DS v2 instance type with at least 14 GB of RAM. You can u
   ```
   {% note %}
 
-  **Note:** Azure does not automatically create a FQDNS entry for the VM. For more information, see Azure's guide on how to "[Create a fully qualified domain name in the Azure portal for a Linux VM](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-machines/linux/portal-create-fqdn)."
+  **Note:** Azure does not automatically create a FQDNS entry for the VM. For more information, see Azure's guide on how to "[Create a fully qualified domain name in the Azure portal for a Linux VM](https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/virtual-machines/linux/portal-create-fqdn)."
 
   {% endnote %}