Merge pull request #3586 from MicrosoftDocs/main

Merge to Live for v14.0.0

Author: mikefrobbins

.openpublishing.redirection.json

@@ -3,42 +3,22 @@
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docfx.json

@@ -404,7 +404,7 @@
                 "docs-conceptual/**/*": "conceptual"
             },
             "ms.date": {
-                "azps-14.0.0/**/*": "5/15/2025",
+                "azps-14.0.0/**/*": "5/19/2025",
                 "azps-12.5.0/**/*": "11/11/2024",
                 "azps-0.10.0/**/*": "4/14/2020",
                 "azuresmps-4.0.0/**/*": "11/28/2020"
@@ -478,7 +478,7 @@
             "author": "mikefrobbins",
             "ms.manager": "jasongroce",
             "uhfHeaderId": "Azure",
-            "ms.date": "05/06/2025"
+            "ms.date": "05/19/2025"
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docs-conceptual/azps-13.5.0/zone-pivot-groups.yml

@@ -63,7 +63,7 @@ landingContent:
       - linkListType: reference
         links:
           - text: Cmdlet reference
-            url: /powershell/module/?view=azps-13.5.0
+            url: /powershell/module/?view=azps-14.0.0
   - title: Identity and authentication
     linkLists:
       - linkListType: how-to-guide

docs-conceptual/azps-14.0.0/index.yml

@@ -110,6 +110,31 @@ The following example installs the **AzPreview** module using **PSResourceGet**.
 Install-PSResource -Name AzPreview
 ```
 
+## Install from the Microsoft Artifact Registry
+
+Installing the **Az** PowerShell module from the Microsoft Artifact Registry (MAR) offers faster,
+more reliable installations. MAR ensures quick download speeds and a smooth setup process,
+minimizing potential issues during installation.
+
+1. If you're using a version of PowerShell earlier than 7.5.0, you must install
+   **Microsoft.PowerShell.PSResourceGet** version 1.1.0 or higher
+
+   ```powershell
+   Install-Module -Name Microsoft.PowerShell.PSResourceGet -Repository PSGallery
+   ```
+
+1. Register MAR as a repository in **PSResourceGet** on your system
+
+   ```powershell
+   Register-PSResourceRepository -Name MAR -Uri https://mcr.microsoft.com -ApiVersion ContainerRegistry
+   ```
+
+1. Install the **Az** PowerShell Module from MAR using **PSResourceGet**
+
+   ```powershell
+   Install-PSResource -Name Az -Repository MAR
+   ```
+
 ## Benefits of optimizing the installation process
 
 By adopting a more selective and efficient installation process, you:

docs-conceptual/azps-14.0.0/install-azps-optimized.md

@@ -43,14 +43,19 @@ Set-Item -Path Env:\AZURE_CLIENTS_SHOW_SECRETS_WARNING -Value $false
 
 ## Transition from Strings to SecureStrings
 
-For security purposes, the default output type of the `Get-AzAccessToken` cmdlet is scheduled to
-change from a plain text `String` to `SecureString`. To prepare for this update, use the
-**AsSecureString** parameter before the breaking change occurs.
+To improve security and reduce the risk of credential leaks, the default output type of the
+`Get-AzAccessToken` cmdlet changed from a plain text `String` to a `SecureString`, starting with
+**Az.Accounts** version 5.0.0 and **Az** version 14.0.0.
 
-This change is designed to prevent the inadvertent exposure of sensitive tokens in plain text. To
-ensure a smooth transition, update your scripts to use the **AsSecureString** parameter, as shown in
-the following example:
+Access tokens are sensitive credentials that grant access to Azure resources. Returning them as
+plain text increases the risk of accidental exposure in logs, transcripts, or interactive sessions.
+By switching to `SecureString`, the cmdlet helps prevent tokens from being displayed or stored
+insecurely.
 
-```azurepowershell-interactive
-$token = Get-AzAccessToken -AsSecureString
-```
+If your scenario requires the token in plain text, which is strongly discouraged, you can convert
+the `SecureString` manually. For guidance, see
+[How can I convert a SecureString to plain text in PowerShell?][convert-secure-string-to-string].
+
+<!-- link references -->
+
+[convert-secure-string-to-string]: /powershell/azure/faq#how-can-i-convert-a-securestring-to-plain-text-in-powershell-

docs-conceptual/azps-14.0.0/protect-secrets.md

@@ -9,6 +9,11 @@ title: Upcoming breaking changes in Azure PowerShell
 
 # Upcoming breaking changes in Azure PowerShell
 
+The breaking changes listed in this article are planned for the next major release of the Az
+PowerShell module unless otherwise noted. Per our
+[Support lifecycle](azureps-support-lifecycle.md), breaking changes in Azure PowerShell occur twice
+a year with major versions of the Az PowerShell module.
+
 ## Az.Accounts
 
 ### `Get-AzAccessToken`

docs-conceptual/azps-14.0.0/upcoming-breaking-changes.md

@@ -3,4 +3,4 @@ ms.topic: include
 ms.custom:
 ---
 
-The current version of Azure PowerShell is 13.5.0.
+The current version of Azure PowerShell is 14.0.0.