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diff --git a/data-explorer/business-continuity-create-solution.md b/data-explorer/business-continuity-create-solution.md
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 title: Create business continuity and disaster recovery solutions with Azure Data Explorer
 description: This article describes how to create business continuity and disaster recovery solutions with Azure Data Explorer
 ms.reviewer: herauch
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: how-to
 ms.date: 01/03/2022
 ---
 

diff --git a/data-explorer/business-continuity-overview.md b/data-explorer/business-continuity-overview.md
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 title: Azure Data Explorer Business Continuity Overview
 description: Learn how Azure Data Explorer ensures business continuity and disaster recovery with high availability and disaster recovery configurations.
 ms.reviewer: ankhanol
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: concept-article
 ms.date: 08/27/2025
 ms.custom:
   - ai-gen-docs-bap

diff --git a/data-explorer/find-my-partner.md b/data-explorer/find-my-partner.md
@@ -1,8 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: Find an Azure Data Explorer partner
 description: Learn about our partners and how they can help you with Azure Data Explorer.
-ms.reviewer: herauch
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: concept-article
 ms.date: 02/01/2023
 ---
 # Find an Azure Data Explorer partner

diff --git a/data-explorer/high-concurrency.md b/data-explorer/high-concurrency.md
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 title: Optimize for high concurrency with Azure Data Explorer
 description: In this article, you learn to optimize your Azure Data Explorer setup for high concurrency.
 ms.reviewer: miwalia
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: how-to
 ms.date: 02/22/2022
 ---
 

diff --git a/data-explorer/how-it-works.md b/data-explorer/how-it-works.md
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 title: How Azure Data Explorer works
 description: 'Learn more about how Azure Data Explorer works.'
 ms.reviewer: avnera
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: how-to
 ms.date: 06/10/2025
 ---
 # How Azure Data Explorer works

diff --git a/data-explorer/ingest-data-fluentd.md b/data-explorer/ingest-data-fluentd.md
@@ -126,4 +126,4 @@ For more configuration and authentication details, see the [Fluentd Kusto plugin
 ## Related content
 
 - [Data integrations overview](integrate-data-overview.md)
-- [Kusto Query Language (KQL) overview](https://learn.microsoft.com/kusto/query/?view=azure-data-explorer&preserve-view=true)
+- [Kusto Query Language (KQL) overview](/kusto/query/?view=azure-data-explorer&preserve-view=true)
diff --git a/data-explorer/ingest-data-overview.md b/data-explorer/ingest-data-overview.md
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 title: Azure Data Explorer data ingestion overview
 description: Discover Azure Data Explorer's data ingestion options, including streaming, batch queues, and direct ingestion, for real-time analytics and historical data needs.
 ms.reviewer: akshay.dixit
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: concept-article
 ms.date: 09/10/2025
 Search Keywords: Azure Data Explorer, Kusto, data ingestion, streaming ingestion, queued ingestion, batched ingestion, direct ingestion, data formats, ingestion methods, data pipelines, real-time analytics, historical data
 ---

diff --git a/data-explorer/ingest-invalid-data.md b/data-explorer/ingest-invalid-data.md
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 title: How invalid data affects ingestion in Azure Data Explorer.
 description: Learn about possible outcomes of ingesting invalid data in Azure Data Explorer.
 ms.reviewer: slneimer
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: article
 ms.date: 11/14/2022
 ---
 

diff --git a/data-explorer/ingestion-supported-formats.md b/data-explorer/ingestion-supported-formats.md
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: Supported Ingestion Formats In Azure Data Explorer
 description: Learn about the various data and compression formats supported by Azure Data Explorer for ingestion.
 #customer intent: As a data engineer, I want to know which file formats Azure Data Explorer supports for ingestion so that I can prepare source files correctly.
 ms.reviewer: tzgitlin
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: article
 ms.date: 09/02/2025
 ms.custom:
   - ai-gen-docs-bap

diff --git a/data-explorer/integrate-azure-functions.md b/data-explorer/integrate-azure-functions.md
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 title: Integrate Azure Functions with Azure Data Explorer using input and output bindings (preview)
 description: Learn how to use Azure Data Explorer bindings for Azure Functions.
 ms.reviewer: ramacg
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: how-to
 ms.date: 09/13/2022
 ---
 

diff --git a/data-explorer/integrate-data-overview.md b/data-explorer/integrate-data-overview.md
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 title: Data integrations overview
 description: Learn about the available data integrations.
 ms.reviewer: aksdi
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: concept-article
 ms.date: 01/06/2026
 # CustomerIntent: As a data ingestor, I want to know what data connectors and tools are available, so that I can choose the right one for my use case.
 ---

diff --git a/data-explorer/integrate-mcp-servers.md b/data-explorer/integrate-mcp-servers.md
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ description: Learn how to use Model Context Protocol (MCP) with Azure Data Explo
 ms.reviewer: sharmaanshul
 author: spelluru
 ms.author: spelluru
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: concept-article
 ms.date: 09/14/2025
 ms.search.form: MCP, AI, agents
 

diff --git a/data-explorer/integrate-visualize-overview.md b/data-explorer/integrate-visualize-overview.md
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 title: Visualization integrations overview
 description: Learn about the available visualize integrations.
 ms.reviewer: aksdi
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: concept-article
 ms.date: 09/28/2025
 # CustomerIntent: As a data ingestor, I want to know what visualize connectors and tools are available, so that I can choose the right one for my use case.
 ---

diff --git a/data-explorer/kql-learning-resources.md b/data-explorer/kql-learning-resources.md
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 title: Kusto Query Language learning resources
 description: This article provides a list of different types of learning resources for ramping up on KQL.
 ms.reviewer: alexans
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: article
 ms.date: 06/10/2025
 ---
 # Kusto Query Language learning resources

diff --git a/data-explorer/kusto-emulator-overview.md b/data-explorer/kusto-emulator-overview.md
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 title: Azure Data Explorer Kusto emulator overview
 description: In this article, you learn about the Azure Data Explorer Kusto emulator.
 ms.reviewer: vplauzon
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: concept-article
 ms.date: 12/11/2025
 ---
 # Azure Data Explorer Kusto emulator

diff --git a/data-explorer/kusto/api/monaco/monaco-overview.md b/data-explorer/kusto/api/monaco/monaco-overview.md
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 title: Integrate capabilities in your app.
 description: Learn about the different ways you can integrate capabilities in your apps.
 ms.reviewer: izlisbon
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: article
 ms.date: 08/11/2024
 ---
 # Integrate query capabilities in your app overview

diff --git a/data-explorer/kusto/concepts/query-resource-consumption.md b/data-explorer/kusto/concepts/query-resource-consumption.md
@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 ---
 title:  Query Resource Consumption
 description: Learn how to analyze resource consumption of Kusto queries to optimize performance.
-ms.reviewer: herauch
 ms.topic: reference
 ms.date: 05/22/2025
 monikerRange: "microsoft-fabric || azure-data-explorer"

diff --git a/data-explorer/kusto/docs-navigation.md b/data-explorer/kusto/docs-navigation.md
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: KQL docs navigation guide
 description: Learn how to understand which version of KQL documentation you are viewing and how to switch to a different version.
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: article
 ms.date: 09/15/2025
 ---
 # KQL docs navigation guide

diff --git a/data-explorer/kusto/ingestion-properties.md b/data-explorer/kusto/ingestion-properties.md
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 title: Data ingestion properties
 description: Optimize data ingestion by configuring properties that align with your data formats.
 ms.reviewer: tzgitlin
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: article
 ms.date: 09/25/2025
 monikerRange: "azure-data-explorer || microsoft-fabric"
 ---

diff --git a/data-explorer/kusto/ingestion-supported-formats.md b/data-explorer/kusto/ingestion-supported-formats.md
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 title: Data Ingestion - Supported Formats and Compression
 description: Explore the various data formats like CSV, JSON, Parquet, and more, supported for ingestion. Understand compression options and best practices for data preparation.
 ms.reviewer: tzgitlin
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: article
 ms.date: 10/29/2025
 monikerRange: "azure-data-explorer || microsoft-fabric"
 ---

diff --git a/data-explorer/kusto/management/graph/graph-model-create-or-alter.md b/data-explorer/kusto/management/graph/graph-model-create-or-alter.md
@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 ---
 title: .create-or-alter graph_model command
 description: Learn how to create or alter a graph model using the create-or-alter graph_model command with syntax, parameters, and examples.
-ms.reviewer: herauch
 ms.topic: reference
 ms.date: 05/24/2025
 ---

diff --git a/data-explorer/kusto/management/update-policy-common-scenarios.md b/data-explorer/kusto/management/update-policy-common-scenarios.md
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: Optimize Data Models with Table Update Policies
 description: Learn how table update policies can streamline data enrichment, routing, and model optimization for medallion architecture and star schema designs.
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: how-to
 ms.date: 11/04/2025
 ---
 # What are common scenarios for using table update policies

diff --git a/data-explorer/kusto/query/graph-best-practices.md b/data-explorer/kusto/query/graph-best-practices.md
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 title: Best practices for Kusto Query Language (KQL) graph semantics
 description: Learn about the best practices for Kusto Query Language (KQL) graph semantics.
 ms.reviewer: herauch
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: article
 ms.date: 05/29/2025
 # Customer intent: As a data analyst, I want to learn about best practices for KQL graph semantics.
 ---

diff --git a/data-explorer/kusto/query/graph-sample-data.md b/data-explorer/kusto/query/graph-sample-data.md
@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
 ---
 title: Graph sample datasets and examples
 description: Graph examples with detailed descriptions, use cases, and visualizations
-ms.topic: conceptual
-ms.author: herauch
+ms.topic: article
+ms.author: spelluru
 author: cosh
 ms.date: 08/14/2025
 ---

diff --git a/data-explorer/kusto/query/graph-scenarios.md b/data-explorer/kusto/query/graph-scenarios.md
@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
 ---
 title: Scenarios for using Kusto Query Language (KQL) graph semantics
 description: Learn about common scenarios for using Kusto Query Language (KQL) graph semantics.
-ms.reviewer: herauch
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.reviewer: spelluru
+ms.topic: article
 ms.date: 05/28/2025
 # Customer intent: As a data analyst, I want to learn about common scenarios for using Kusto Query Language (KQL) graph semantics.
 ---

diff --git a/data-explorer/kusto/query/graph-semantics-overview.md b/data-explorer/kusto/query/graph-semantics-overview.md
@@ -1,8 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: Graph semantics overview
 description: Learn about graph semantics and the different approaches to create and query graphs
-ms.reviewer: herauch
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: concept-article
 ms.date: 05/29/2025
 ---
 

diff --git a/data-explorer/kusto/query/graph-visualization-custom.md b/data-explorer/kusto/query/graph-visualization-custom.md
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 title: Custom Graph Visualization Approaches
 description: Learn how to create custom graph visualizations from KQL graph data using Plotly and D3.js for tailored, interactive network visualizations.
 ms.reviewer: royo
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: concept-article
 ms.date: 09/22/2025
 ---
 

diff --git a/data-explorer/kusto/query/graph-visualization-graphistry.md b/data-explorer/kusto/query/graph-visualization-graphistry.md
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 title: Graph Visualization with Graphistry
 description: Overview of Graphistry integration for scalable GPU-accelerated KQL graph visualization.
 ms.reviewer: royo
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: concept-article
 ms.date: 10/01/2025
 ---
 

diff --git a/data-explorer/kusto/query/graph-visualization-kusto-explorer.md b/data-explorer/kusto/query/graph-visualization-kusto-explorer.md
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 title: Graph Visualization with Kusto Explorer
 description: Learn how to visualize graphs in Kusto Explorer, including interactive features and schema visualization capabilities.
 ms.reviewer: royo
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: concept-article
 ms.date: 08/27/2025
 ---
 

diff --git a/data-explorer/kusto/query/graph-visualization-overview.md b/data-explorer/kusto/query/graph-visualization-overview.md
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: Graph Visualization Overview
 titleSuffix: Azure Data Explorer
 description: Learn about different approaches for visualizing graph data from KQL queries, including built-in tools and custom visualization solutions.
 ms.reviewer: royo
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: concept-article
 ms.date: 09/22/2025
 ---
 

diff --git a/data-explorer/kusto/query/kql-quick-reference.md b/data-explorer/kusto/query/kql-quick-reference.md
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 title: KQL Quick Reference
 description: Learn how to use KQL functions like `where`, `summarize`, and `render` with syntax examples to streamline your data queries.
 ms.reviewer: 
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: article
 ms.date: 09/15/2025
 adobe-target: true
 ---

diff --git a/data-explorer/kusto/query/splunk-cheat-sheet.md b/data-explorer/kusto/query/splunk-cheat-sheet.md
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: Splunk to Kusto map
 description: Learn how to write log queries in Kusto Query Language by comparing Splunk and Kusto Query Language concept mappings.
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: article
 ms.date: 02/25/2025
 ---
 

diff --git a/data-explorer/kusto/tools/kusto-explorer-troubleshooting.md b/data-explorer/kusto/tools/kusto-explorer-troubleshooting.md
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 title: Troubleshoot common problems in Kusto.Explorer
 description: Learn about common problems in installing and running Kusto.Explorer and their solutions
 ms.reviewer: alexans
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: article
 ms.date: 11/04/2025
 ---
 

diff --git a/data-explorer/kusto/tools/kusto-explorer-using.md b/data-explorer/kusto/tools/kusto-explorer-using.md
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 title: Using Kusto.Explorer
 description: Learn how to use Kusto.Explorer to query, analyze, and share data. This guide covers query modes, parameterization, and database management. Learn how to use Kusto.Explorer.
 ms.reviewer: alexans
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: how-to
 ms.date: 11/02/2025
 ms.custom: sfi-image-nochange
 ---

diff --git a/data-explorer/kusto/tools/kusto-explorer.md b/data-explorer/kusto/tools/kusto-explorer.md
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 title: Kusto.Explorer Installation and User Interface
 description: Learn about the features of Kusto.Explorer and how it can help you to explore your data
 ms.reviewer: alexans
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: article
 ms.date: 09/15/2025
 ms.custom: sfi-image-nochange
 ---

diff --git a/data-explorer/monitor-data-explorer.md b/data-explorer/monitor-data-explorer.md
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: Monitor Azure Data Explorer
 description: Learn how to monitor Azure Data Explorer using Azure Monitor, including data collection, analysis, and alerting.
 ms.date: 12/09/2024
 ms.custom: horz-monitor
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: how-to
 author: spelluru
 ms.author: spelluru
 ms.service: azure-data-explorer

diff --git a/data-explorer/pricing-reserved-capacity.md b/data-explorer/pricing-reserved-capacity.md
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 title: Prepay for Azure Data Explorer markup to save money
 description: Learn how to buy Azure Data Explorer reserved capacity to save on your Azure Data Explorer costs.
 ms.reviewer: avnera
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: how-to
 ms.date: 05/21/2025
 ---
 

diff --git a/data-explorer/provision-entra-id-app.md b/data-explorer/provision-entra-id-app.md
@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 ---
 title: Create a Microsoft Entra application in Azure Data Explorer
 description: Learn how to create a Microsoft Entra application in Azure Data Explorer.
-ms.reviewer: herauch
 ms.topic: how-to
 ms.date: 01/11/2024
 ---

diff --git a/data-explorer/purview.md b/data-explorer/purview.md
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: Integrate Azure Data Explorer with Microsoft Purview
 description: Learn how to use Azure Data Explorer with Purview.
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: how-to
 ms.date: 05/29/2023
 ---
 

diff --git a/data-explorer/schema-best-practice.md b/data-explorer/schema-best-practice.md
@@ -2,8 +2,8 @@
 title: Schema optimization best practices
 description: This article discusses best practices for schema design in Azure Data Explorer
 ms.reviewer: avnera
-ms.topic: conceptual
-ms.date: 01/09/2024
+ms.topic: article
+ms.date: 01/09/2026
 ---
 # Schema optimization best practices
 

diff --git a/data-explorer/security-network-restrict-outbound-access.md b/data-explorer/security-network-restrict-outbound-access.md
@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
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 title: Restrict outbound access from your Azure Data Explorer cluster
 description: Learn how to restrict the outbound access from your Azure Data Explorer cluster to other services.
-ms.reviewer: herauch
 ms.topic: how-to
 ms.date: 12/01/2025
 ---

diff --git a/data-explorer/security.md b/data-explorer/security.md
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 title: Secure Azure Data Explorer clusters in Azure
 description: Learn about how to secure clusters in Azure Data Explorer.
 ms.reviewer: itsagui
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: concept-article
 ms.date: 12/26/2023
 ---