MicrosoftDocs · ghogen · Nov 13, 2020 · Nov 10, 2020 · Nov 10, 2020 · Nov 10, 2020
diff --git a/docs/install/visual-studio-build-numbers-and-release-dates.md b/docs/install/visual-studio-build-numbers-and-release-dates.md
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ description: A list of released versions and build numbers for Visual Studio, so
 author: ornellaalt
 ms.author: ornella
 manager: jillfra
-ms.date: 11/10/2020
+ms.date: 11/12/2020
 ms.topic: reference
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@@ -23,6 +23,7 @@ The following table lists the build numbers and release dates for Visual Studio
 
 | **Version**| **Channel** | **Release date** | **Build version** |
 | ---------------------- | ----------- | ---------------- | ----------------- |
+| 16.8.1 | Release | November 12, 2020 | 16.8.30711.63 |
 | 16.9.0 | Preview 1 | November 10, 2020 | 16.9.30709.64 |
 | 16.7.8 | Release | November 10, 2020 | 16.7.30704.19 |
 | 16.4.15 | Release | November 10, 2020 | 16.4.30703.110 |

diff --git a/subscriptions/faq/admin/benefits/includes/activate-with-product-keys.md b/subscriptions/faq/admin/benefits/includes/activate-with-product-keys.md
@@ -1,12 +1,12 @@
 ---
 title: How do my developers activate software using product keys from their Visual Studio subscription?
 description: Depending on what product your subscriber has downloaded it can either be activated by logging in using the email address tied to the...
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+ms.faqid: group2_4
 ms.topic: include
 ms.assetid: 248726b6-1e50-481c-aabf-0f509da5d710
 author: CaityBuschlen
 ms.author: cabuschl
-ms.date: 3/3/2020
+ms.date: 11/10/2020
 ---
 
 ## How do my developers activate software using product keys from their Visual Studio subscription?

diff --git a/subscriptions/faq/admin/benefits/includes/available-benefits.md b/subscriptions/faq/admin/benefits/includes/available-benefits.md
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 author: CaityBuschlen
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-ms.date: 3/3/2020
+ms.date: 11/10/2020
 ---
 
-## What benefits and software is available to my subscriber once a Visual Studio subscription has been assigned?
+## What benefits and software are available to my subscribers after a Visual Studio subscription has been assigned?
 
 The [Visual Studio Subscription benefits](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/vs/benefits/) page allows you to see and compare the full list of benefits and [software downloads](https://docs.microsoft.com/visualstudio/subscriptions/software-download-list) included with a Visual Studio Subscription, based on subscription level.
diff --git a/subscriptions/faq/admin/benefits/includes/azure-dev-test-discount.md b/subscriptions/faq/admin/benefits/includes/azure-dev-test-discount.md
@@ -1,12 +1,12 @@
 ---
 title: How do my developers get 50% off Azure Dev/Test workloads?
 description: If your organization has an Enterprise Agreement for Azure, your developers can choose...
-ms.faqid: group2_4
+ms.faqid: group2_5
 ms.topic: include
 ms.assetid: 86308cf3-909b-47a0-9230-5d1a93a2f87a
 author: CaityBuschlen
 ms.author: cabuschl
-ms.date: 3/3/2020
+ms.date: 11/10/2020
 ---
 
 ## How do my developers get 50% off Azure Dev/Test workloads?

diff --git a/subscriptions/faq/admin/benefits/includes/download-visual-studio.md b/subscriptions/faq/admin/benefits/includes/download-visual-studio.md
@@ -0,0 +1,24 @@
+---
+title: How do my developers download Visual Studio?
+description: Learn how developers can download Visual Studio using Visual Studio subscriptions
+ms.faqid: group2_3
+ms.topic: include
+ms.assetid: ee7e5ba2-a4b5-4db0-bd05-583dca51c75e
+author: evanwindom
+ms.author: cabuschl
+ms.date: 11/10/2020
+---
+
+## How do my developers download Visual Studio?
+The developers' assigned subscription levels identify which level of the Visual Studio IDE they have access to. For example, a Visual Studio Professional subscription does not have access to Visual Studio Enterprise. Make sure that you have assigned the correct level. 
+
+### For the latest release
+1.	Have your subscribers sign into the subscriptions portal at <https://my.visualstudio.com/benefits>. 
+0.	Locate the Visual Studio IDE tile in the Tools section and click on the **Download** link at the bottom of the benefit tile. 
+0.	They’ll be redirected to the Download Results page for Visual Studio to download the IDE. 
+0.	Follow the download and set up instructions.
+0.	Using the email their subscription is assigned to, they’ll be able to immediately sign into the IDE after installation; no product key is required. [Learn how to claim a product key](https://docs.microsoft.com/visualstudio/subscriptions/find-keys) for use in an offline environment.
+
+### Find older versions
+Your subscribers can also search and download previous versions from the [downloads page](https://my.visualstudio.com/downloads) in the subscriptions portal at <https://my.visualstudio.com>.
+
diff --git a/subscriptions/faq/admin/benefits/index.md b/subscriptions/faq/admin/benefits/index.md
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ ms.topic: conceptual
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 author: CaityBuschlen
 ms.author: cabuschl
-ms.date: 3/3/2020
+ms.date: 11/10/2020
 ---
 
 # Software downloads and benefits
@@ -15,6 +15,8 @@ ms.date: 3/3/2020
 
 [!INCLUDE [What benefits and Software is available to my subscriber once a subscription has been assigned?](includes/available-benefits.md)]
 
+[!INCLUDE [How do my developers download Visual Studio?](includes/download-visual-studio.md)]
+
 [!INCLUDE [How do my developers activate software using product keys?](includes/activate-with-product-keys.md)]
 
 [!INCLUDE [How do my developers get 50% off Azure Dev Test Workloads?](includes/azure-dev-test-discount.md)]
diff --git a/subscriptions/faq/admin/managing/includes/github-assign-process.md b/subscriptions/faq/admin/managing/includes/github-assign-process.md
@@ -6,13 +6,13 @@ ms.topic: include
 ms.assetid: e45ac76b-3ab1-45cf-a680-488f65e7e84f
 author: evanwindom
 ms.author: v-evwin
-ms.date: 11/01/2020
+ms.date: 11/11/2020
 ---
 
 ## What is the GitHub setup process?
 
 GitHub Enterprise is set up and managed separately from Visual Studio subscriptions. Following a Visual Studio with GitHub Enterprise purchase, a GitHub Enterprise account setup process is initiated in parallel with (but separate from) establishing an agreement in manage.visualstudio.com. Establishing this GitHub Enterprise account may take some time.  
 After your company has set up a GitHub Enterprise account, subscribers who have been assigned Visual Studio with GitHub Enterprise subscriptions will receive an email from GitHub notifying them that their Visual Studio subscriptions have been linked. After subscribers receive this email, they can reach out to their GitHub organization administrator to receive an invitation to the appropriate organization. 
 
-[Read more](https://docs.microsoft.com/visualstudio/subscriptions/assign-github) about managing Visual Studio with GitHub Enterprise subscriptions. Reference [subscriber documentation](../../../../access-github.md) for additional details on the GitHub Enterprise set up process. 
+[Read more](https://docs.microsoft.com/visualstudio/subscriptions/assign-github) about managing Visual Studio with GitHub Enterprise subscriptions. Reference [subscriber documentation](https://docs.microsoft.com/visualstudio/subscriptions/access-github) for additional details on the GitHub Enterprise set up process. 
 
diff --git a/subscriptions/faq/admin/managing/includes/no-agreement.md b/subscriptions/faq/admin/managing/includes/no-agreement.md
@@ -0,0 +1,17 @@
+---
+title: Why am I not seeing an agreement while logged into the portal?
+description: I'm an admin, and when I log into the admin portal, I don't see any agreements
+ms.faqid: group1_10
+ms.topic: include
+ms.assetid: f2aa9631-12e0-41cc-84eb-df97b155ac18
+author: evanwindom
+ms.author: cabuschl
+ms.date: 11/10/2020
+---
+
+## Why am I not seeing an agreement while logged into the portal?
+
+If you are logged into <https://manage.visualstudio.com/> and do not see an agreement you manage:
+1. Check if you’re signed in with the correct email address and tenant in the upper right-hand corner of the portal page header.
+2. Contact the super admin who added you as an admin to see what alias you should be using, if you were removed, or if the agreement has expired.
+If none of these simple solutions solves the issue, contact support to determine if you are in fact an admin on an agreement.
diff --git a/subscriptions/faq/admin/managing/index.md b/subscriptions/faq/admin/managing/index.md
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ ms.topic: conceptual
 ms.assetid: 933c7f9e-dce9-46e7-939e-68682c65d972
 author: CaityBuschlen
 ms.author: cabuschl
-ms.date: 3/3/2020
+ms.date: 11/10/2020
 ---
 
 # Managing Visual Studio subscriptions
@@ -27,4 +27,6 @@ ms.date: 3/3/2020
 
 [!INCLUDE [Why does my SLP agreement have an end date, and why is it sometimes different for my subscribers?](includes/slp-end-dates.md)]
 
-[!INCLUDE [What is the process for assigning GitHub Enterprise subscriptions?](includes/github-assign-process.md)]
+[!INCLUDE [What is the process for assigning GitHub Enterprise subscriptions?](includes/github-assign-process.md)]
+
+[!INCLUDE [Why am I not seeing an agreement while logged into the portal?](includes/no-agreement.md)]
diff --git a/subscriptions/faq/admin/renewal-cancellation/includes/how-to-purchase.md b/subscriptions/faq/admin/renewal-cancellation/includes/how-to-purchase.md
@@ -0,0 +1,30 @@
+---
+title: How do I purchase Visual Studio subscriptions?
+description: 'Learn about the various ways you can purchase Visual Studio subscriptions'
+ms.faqid: group4_1
+ms.topic: include
+ms.assetid: c8dd39de-bf7f-40a2-a203-f2be21b87f5c
+author: CaityBuschlen
+ms.author: cabuschl
+ms.date: 11/12/2020
+---
+
+## How do I purchase Visual Studio subscriptions?
+Visual Studio subscriptions are available for purchase through a variety of channels, including [Volume Licensing](https://www.microsoft.com/licensing/default), the [Visual Studio Marketplace](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/subscriptions), and [Microsoft Store](https://www.microsoft.com/store/collections/visualstudio).  
+
+[Compare subscription benefits and pricing](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/vs/pricing/) to understand the benefits of each Visual Studio subscription. 
+Check out the [subscription benefits page](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/vs/benefits/) for more help deciding which subscription is right for you.   
+
+### Microsoft Store
+Retail Visual Studio subscriptions available through the Microsoft Store include: 
+- [Visual Studio Enterprise](https://www.microsoft.com/p/visual-studio-enterprise-subscription/dg7gmgf0dst4?activetab=pivot%3aoverviewtab) 
+- [Visual Studio Professional](https://www.microsoft.com/p/visual-studio-professional-subscription/dg7gmgf0dst3?activetab=pivot%3aoverviewtab) 
+- [Visual Studio Test Professional](https://www.microsoft.com/p/visual-studio-test-professional-subscription/dg7gmgf0dst6?activetab=pivot%3aoverviewtab) 
+Each of these subscriptions offers the option to make an initial purchase or to renew an existing subscription. Renewal pricing reflects a significant discount and is only available for existing subscriptions. To qualify to renew subscriptions at the discounted renewal price, subscriptions should be renewed before they expire. 
+
+### Visual Studio Marketplace 
+With monthly subscriptions, you can rent Visual Studio and Azure DevOps without a long-term contract. Billing is handled through your Microsoft Azure subscription. If you don’t have an Azure subscription yet—it’s free to set up and you can do this while you make your first purchase.  
+- [Visual Studio Professional](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=ms.vs-professional-monthly) - monthly subscription 
+- [Visual Studio Enterprise](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=ms.vs-enterprise-monthly) - monthly subscription 
+
+[Read more](https://docs.microsoft.com/visualstudio/subscriptions/vscloud-billing-faq) about monthly Visual Studio Subscriptions billing. 
diff --git a/subscriptions/faq/admin/renewal-cancellation/includes/renew-subscriptions.md b/subscriptions/faq/admin/renewal-cancellation/includes/renew-subscriptions.md
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: How do I renew my subscriptions?
 description: 'The process for renewing subscriptions depends on how they were purchased. Retail: For subscriptions acquired through the Microsoft...'
-ms.faqid: group4_1
+ms.faqid: group4_2
 ms.topic: include
 ms.assetid: 754c7033-72db-49ea-b99b-cea892261834
 author: CaityBuschlen

diff --git a/subscriptions/faq/admin/renewal-cancellation/includes/renewal-cancellation.md b/subscriptions/faq/admin/renewal-cancellation/includes/renewal-cancellation.md
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: How long does it take for my cloud subscription to be canceled?
 description: When you cancel a Visual Studio cloud subscription, you are canceling automatic renewal. The subscription continues until its normal...
-ms.faqid: group4_2
+ms.faqid: group4_3
 ms.topic: include
 ms.assetid: 2c83cd19-2692-4aef-9cd7-b7842639cbce
 author: CaityBuschlen

diff --git a/subscriptions/faq/admin/renewal-cancellation/index.md b/subscriptions/faq/admin/renewal-cancellation/index.md
@@ -14,3 +14,5 @@ ms.date: 3/3/2020
 [!INCLUDE [How do I renew my subscriptions?](includes/renew-subscriptions.md)]
 
 [!INCLUDE [How long does it take for my cloud subscription to be cancelled?](includes/renewal-cancellation.md)]
+
+[!INCLUDE [How do I purchase Visual Studio subscriptions?](includes/how-to-purchase.md)]
diff --git a/subscriptions/faq/subscriber/benefits/includes/activate-ide.md b/subscriptions/faq/subscriber/benefits/includes/activate-ide.md
@@ -0,0 +1,23 @@
+---
+title: How do I download, find a key, and activate the Visual Studio IDE?
+description: Learn how to download, install, and activate the Visual Studio IDE using a product key
+ms.topic: include
+ms.assetid: 33324c7c-a45e-4125-b146-5e76649601da
+author: evanwindom
+ms.author: v-evwin
+ms.date: 11/12/2020
+ms.faqid: q3_4
+---
+
+## How do I download, find a key, and activate the Visual Studio IDE?
+Your subscription level identifies which level of the Visual Studio IDE you have access to. For example, a Visual Studio Professional subscription does not have access to Visual Studio Enterprise. If you’re not sure which level you're using, see the subscriptions available to you by checking the [subscriptions page](https://my.visualstudio.com/subscriptions) in the portal. 
+
+### How to download and activate 
+1. Sign in to the subscriptions portal.  
+0. For the latest release, locate the Visual Studio IDE tile in the Tools section and click on the **Download** link at the bottom of the benefit tile.  
+0. You’ll be redirected to the Download Results page for Visual Studio, where you’ll have the opportunity to download the IDE.  
+0. Follow the download and set up instructions. 
+0. Using the email your subscription is assigned to, you’ll be able to immediately sign into the IDE after installation, **no product key is required**. Learn how to [claim a product key](https://docs.microsoft.com/visualstudio/subscriptions/find-keys) if you’re in an offline environment.
+
+### Find an older version 
+You can also search and download previous versions from the [downloads page](https://my.visualstudio.com/Downloads?q=Visual%20Studio%20for%20mac&pgroup=) in the subscriptions portal.
diff --git a/subscriptions/faq/subscriber/benefits/includes/ghe-process.md b/subscriptions/faq/subscriber/benefits/includes/ghe-process.md
@@ -23,4 +23,4 @@ When an invitation is sent from your GitHub org administrator, you will receive
 
 After you accept the GitHub org invitation, the appearance of the benefit tile at <https://my.visualstudio.com/benefits> will change from “Pending” to “Activated” and you can now start using GitHub Enterprise. 
 
-[Read more](../../../../access-github.md) details on the GitHub Enterprise set up process. 
+[Read more](https://docs.microsoft.com/visualstudio/subscriptions/access-github) details on the GitHub Enterprise set up process. 
diff --git a/subscriptions/faq/subscriber/benefits/index.md b/subscriptions/faq/subscriber/benefits/index.md
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ms.topic: conceptual
 ms.assetid: bc1a67a8-25b3-40a1-a355-6de2e658113e
 author: CaityBuschlen
 ms.author: cabuschl
-ms.date: 4/3/2020
+ms.date: 11/12/2020
 ms.faqid: Section3
 ---
 
@@ -14,3 +14,7 @@ ms.faqid: Section3
 [!INCLUDE [What benefits are available?](includes/available-benefits.md)]
 
 [!INCLUDE [How do I use my benefits?](includes/use-benefits.md)]
+
+[!INCLUDE [What is the Visual Studio with GitHub Enterprise setup process?](includes/ghe-process.md)]
+
+[!INCLUDE [How do I download, find a product key, and activate the Visual Studio IDE?](includes/activate-ide.md)]
diff --git a/subscriptions/solutions/admin-solutions/includes/admin-task-how-to.md b/subscriptions/solutions/admin-solutions/includes/admin-task-how-to.md
@@ -14,9 +14,9 @@ description:  Learn how to perform common tasks such as assigning subscriptions,
 As an Administrator or Super Admin, you can use the Administration Portal to manage subscriptions for your organization.  You can find specific guidance for performing various management tasks in our documentation.  Please see the links below for details. 
 
 **Common management tasks**
-- [Add a single user](https://docs.microsoft.com/visualstudio/subscriptions/assign-license.md)
-- [Add a group of users](https://docs.microsoft.com/visualstudio/subscriptions/assign-license-bulk.md)
-- [Edit subscriptions](https://docs.microsoft.com/visualstudio/subscriptions/edit-license.md)
-- [Delete subscriptions]((https://docs.microsoft.com/visualstudio/subscriptions/delete-license.md))
-- [Search for or filter subscriptions]((https://docs.microsoft.com/visualstudio/subscriptions/search-license.md))
-- [Determine your maximum subscription usage]((https://docs.microsoft.com/visualstudio/subscriptions/maximum-usage.md))
+- [Add a single user](https://docs.microsoft.com/visualstudio/subscriptions/assign-license)
+- [Add a group of users](https://docs.microsoft.com/visualstudio/subscriptions/assign-license-bulk)
+- [Edit subscriptions](https://docs.microsoft.com/visualstudio/subscriptions/edit-license)
+- [Delete subscriptions](https://docs.microsoft.com/visualstudio/subscriptions/delete-license)
+- [Search for or filter subscriptions](https://docs.microsoft.com/visualstudio/subscriptions/search-license)
+- [Determine your maximum subscription usage](https://docs.microsoft.com/visualstudio/subscriptions/maximum-usage)
diff --git a/subscriptions/solutions/admin-solutions/includes/become-a-super-admin-managed.md b/subscriptions/solutions/admin-solutions/includes/become-a-super-admin-managed.md
@@ -13,5 +13,5 @@ ms.faqid:
 
 Organizations who purchase Visual Studio subscriptions through Volume Licensing use administrators and super admins to manage subscriptions.  Only super admins can assign administrative rights to users.  To become an administrator or super admin, contact a super admin in your organization.  If there are no super admins in your organization and you purchase your subscriptions through a partner or reseller, contact your partner/reseller for assistance with appointing at least one super admin.  It is recommended that every agreement have at least two super admins at all times.  
 
-If you already have a subscription assigned, sign in to https://my.visualstudio.com/subscriptions and click **Contact my Admin**.  More infomration is available in our [Contact my Admin](contact-my-admin.md) article.
+If you already have a subscription assigned, sign in to https://my.visualstudio.com/subscriptions and click **Contact my Admin**.  More infomration is available in our [Contact my Admin](https://docs.microsoft.com/visualstudio/subscriptions/contact-my-admin) article.
 
diff --git a/subscriptions/solutions/admin-solutions/includes/become-an-admin.md b/subscriptions/solutions/admin-solutions/includes/become-an-admin.md
@@ -13,4 +13,4 @@ ms.faqid:
 
 Organizations who purchase Visual Studio subscriptions through Volume Licensing use administrators and super admins to manage subscriptions.  Only super admins can assign administrative rights to users.  To become an administrator or super admin, contact a super admin in your organization.  
 
-If you already have a subscription assigned, sign in to https://my.visualstudio.com/subscriptions and click **Contact my Admin**.  More infomration is available in our [Contact my Admin](contact-my-admin.md) article.
+If you already have a subscription assigned, sign in to https://my.visualstudio.com/subscriptions and click **Contact my Admin**.  More information is available in our [Contact my Admin](http://docs.microsoft.com/visualstudio/subscriptions/contact-my-admin) article.
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		[!INCLUDE [How do I renew my subscriptions?](includes/renew-subscriptions.md)]

		[!INCLUDE [How long does it take for my cloud subscription to be cancelled?](includes/renewal-cancellation.md)]

		[!INCLUDE [How do I purchase Visual Studio subscriptions?](includes/how-to-purchase.md)]
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		After you accept the GitHub org invitation, the appearance of the benefit tile at <https://my.visualstudio.com/benefits> will change from “Pending” to “Activated” and you can now start using GitHub Enterprise.

		[Read more](../../../../access-github.md) details on the GitHub Enterprise set up process.
		[Read more](https://docs.microsoft.com/visualstudio/subscriptions/access-github) details on the GitHub Enterprise set up process.
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		Organizations who purchase Visual Studio subscriptions through Volume Licensing use administrators and super admins to manage subscriptions. Only super admins can assign administrative rights to users. To become an administrator or super admin, contact a super admin in your organization. If there are no super admins in your organization and you purchase your subscriptions through a partner or reseller, contact your partner/reseller for assistance with appointing at least one super admin. It is recommended that every agreement have at least two super admins at all times.

		If you already have a subscription assigned, sign in to https://my.visualstudio.com/subscriptions and click Contact my Admin. More infomration is available in our [Contact my Admin](contact-my-admin.md) article.
		If you already have a subscription assigned, sign in to https://my.visualstudio.com/subscriptions and click Contact my Admin. More infomration is available in our [Contact my Admin](https://docs.microsoft.com/visualstudio/subscriptions/contact-my-admin) article.
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		Organizations who purchase Visual Studio subscriptions through Volume Licensing use administrators and super admins to manage subscriptions. Only super admins can assign administrative rights to users. To become an administrator or super admin, contact a super admin in your organization.

		If you already have a subscription assigned, sign in to https://my.visualstudio.com/subscriptions and click Contact my Admin. More infomration is available in our [Contact my Admin](contact-my-admin.md) article.
		If you already have a subscription assigned, sign in to https://my.visualstudio.com/subscriptions and click Contact my Admin. More information is available in our [Contact my Admin](http://docs.microsoft.com/visualstudio/subscriptions/contact-my-admin) article.