finally using absolute links

articles/hdinsight/hdinsight-hadoop-create-windows-clusters-cli.md

@@ -135,5 +135,5 @@ You can use CLI to create clusters by calling ARM templates. See [Deploy with Az
 * [Get started with Azure HDInsight](hdinsight-hadoop-linux-tutorial-get-started.md) - Learn how to start working with your HDInsight cluster
 * [Submit Hadoop jobs programmatically](hdinsight-submit-hadoop-jobs-programmatically.md) - Learn how to programmatically submit jobs to HDInsight
 * [Manage Hadoop clusters in HDInsight using the Azure CLI](hdinsight-administer-use-command-line.md)
-* [Using the Azure CLI for Mac, Linux, and Windows with Azure Service Management](/cli/azure/get-started-with-az-cli2)
+* [Using the Azure CLI for Mac, Linux, and Windows with Azure Service Management](https://docs.microsoft.com/cli/azure/get-started-with-az-cli2)
 

articles/machine-learning/machine-learning-data-science-linux-dsvm-intro.md

@@ -213,7 +213,7 @@ To access **Postgres**:
 ### Azure tools
 The following Azure tools are installed on the VM:
 
-* **Azure command-line interface**: The Azure CLI allows you to create and manage Azure resources through shell commands. To invoke the Azure tools, just type **azure help**. For more information, see the [Azure CLI documentation page](/cli/azure/get-started-with-az-cli2).
+* **Azure command-line interface**: The Azure CLI allows you to create and manage Azure resources through shell commands. To invoke the Azure tools, just type **azure help**. For more information, see the [Azure CLI documentation page](https://docs.microsoft.com/cli/azure/get-started-with-az-cli2).
 * **Microsoft Azure Storage Explorer**: Microsoft Azure Storage Explorer is a graphical tool that is used to browse through the objects that you have stored in your Azure storage account, and to upload and download data to and from Azure blobs. You can access Storage Explorer from the desktop shortcut icon. You can invoke it from a shell prompt by typing **StorageExplorer**. You need to be signed in from an X2Go client, or have X11 forwarding set up.
 * **Azure Libraries**: The following are some of the pre-installed libraries.
 

articles/marketplace-publishing/marketplace-publishing-vm-image-creation-on-premise.md

@@ -142,7 +142,7 @@ Use the [Add-AzureVhd](http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/dn495173.aspx) cmdlet.
         Add-AzureVhd –Destination “http://mystorageaccount.blob.core.windows.net/containername/vmsku.vhd” -LocalFilePath “C:\Users\Administrator\Desktop\vmsku.vhd”
 
 ### Upload a VHD by using the command-line tool for Mac and Linux
-With the [Linux command-line tool](/cli/azure/get-started-with-az-cli2), use the following:
+With the [Linux command-line tool](https://docs.microsoft.com/cli/azure/get-started-with-az-cli2), use the following:
         azure vm image create <image name> --location <Location of the data center> --OS Linux <LocationOfLocalVHD>
 
 ## See also

articles/storage/storage-azure-cli.md

@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ ms.author: marsma
 
 The open-source, cross-platform Azure CLI 2.0 (Preview) provides a set of commands for working with the Azure platform. It provides much of the same functionality found in the [Azure portal](https://portal.azure.com), including rich data access.
 
-In this guide, we show you how to use the [Azure CLI 2.0 (Preview)](/cli/azure/get-started-with-az-cli2) to perform several tasks working with resources in your Azure Storage account. We recommend that you download and install or upgrade to the latest version of the CLI 2.0 before using this guide.
+In this guide, we show you how to use the [Azure CLI 2.0 (Preview)](https://docs.microsoft.com/cli/azure/get-started-with-az-cli2) to perform several tasks working with resources in your Azure Storage account. We recommend that you download and install or upgrade to the latest version of the CLI 2.0 before using this guide.
 
 The examples in the guide assume the use of the Bash shell on Ubuntu, but other platforms should perform similarly. 
 
@@ -361,6 +361,6 @@ az storage file copy start \
 ## Next steps
 Here are some additional resources for learning more about working with the Azure CLI 2.0 (Preview).
 
-* [Get started with Azure CLI 2.0 (Preview)](/cli/azure/get-started-with-az-cli2)
+* [Get started with Azure CLI 2.0 (Preview)](https://docs.microsoft.com/cli/azure/get-started-with-az-cli2)
 * [Azure CLI 2.0 (Preview) command reference](/cli/azure)
 * [Azure CLI 2.0 (Preview) on GitHub](https://github.com/Azure/azure-cli)

articles/virtual-machines/virtual-machines-linux-classic-attach-disk.md

@@ -224,7 +224,7 @@ You can read more about using your Linux VM in the following articles:
 
 * [How to log on to a virtual machine running Linux][Logon]
 * [How to detach a disk from a Linux virtual machine](virtual-machines-linux-classic-detach-disk.md?toc=%2fazure%2fvirtual-machines%2flinux%2fclassic%2ftoc.json)
-* [Using the Azure CLI with the Classic deployment model](/cli/azure/get-started-with-az-cli2)
+* [Using the Azure CLI with the Classic deployment model](https://docs.microsoft.com/cli/azure/get-started-with-az-cli2)
 * [Configure RAID on a Linux VM in Azure](virtual-machines-linux-configure-raid.md)
 * [Configure LVM on a Linux VM in Azure](virtual-machines-linux-configure-lvm.md)
 

articles/virtual-machines/virtual-machines-linux-classic-capture-image.md

@@ -90,7 +90,7 @@ These steps assume that you've already created an Azure VM using the Classic dep
    ![Image capture successful](./media/virtual-machines-linux-classic-capture-image/VMCapturedImageAvailable.png)
 
 ## Next steps
-The image is ready to be used to create VMs. You can use the Azure CLI command `azure vm create` and supply the image name you created. For more information, see [Using the Azure CLI with Classic deployment model](/cli/azure/get-started-with-az-cli2). 
+The image is ready to be used to create VMs. You can use the Azure CLI command `azure vm create` and supply the image name you created. For more information, see [Using the Azure CLI with Classic deployment model](https://docs.microsoft.com/cli/azure/get-started-with-az-cli2). 
 
 Alternatively, use the [Azure classic portal][Azure classic portal] to create a custom VM by using the **From Gallery** method and selecting the image you created. For more information, see [How to Create a Custom VM][How to Create a Custom Virtual Machine].
 

articles/virtual-machines/virtual-machines-linux-classic-create-upload-vhd.md

@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ This article assumes that you have the following items:
 > [!NOTE]
 > The newer VHDX format is not supported in Azure. When you create a VM, specify VHD as the format. If needed, you can convert VHDX disks to VHD using [`qemu-img convert`](https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/QEMU/Images#Converting_image_formats) or the [`Convert-VHD`](https://technet.microsoft.com/library/hh848454.aspx) PowerShell cmdlet. Further, Azure does not support uploading dynamic VHDs, so you need to convert such disks to static VHDs before uploading. You can use tools such as [Azure VHD Utilities for GO](https://github.com/Microsoft/azure-vhd-utils-for-go) to convert dynamic disks during the process of uploading to Azure.
 
-* **Azure Command-line Interface** - Install the latest [Azure Command-Line Interface](/cli/azure/get-started-with-az-cli2) to upload the VHD.
+* **Azure Command-line Interface** - Install the latest [Azure Command-Line Interface](https://docs.microsoft.com/cli/azure/get-started-with-az-cli2) to upload the VHD.
 
 <a id="prepimage"> </a>
 
@@ -106,7 +106,7 @@ azure vm create --userName ops --password P@ssw0rd! --vm-size Small --ssh `
 To create your own VMs, provide your own username + password, location, DNS name, and image name.
 
 ## Next steps
-For more information, see [Azure CLI reference for the Azure classic deployment model](/cli/azure/get-started-with-az-cli2).
+For more information, see [Azure CLI reference for the Azure classic deployment model](https://docs.microsoft.com/cli/azure/get-started-with-az-cli2).
 
 [Step 1: Prepare the image to be uploaded]: #prepimage
 [Step 2: Prepare the connection to Azure]: #connect

articles/virtual-machines/virtual-machines-linux-classic-detach-disk.md

@@ -28,5 +28,5 @@ ms.author: iainfou
 You can read more about using your Linux VM in the following articles:
 
 * [How to Attach a Data Disk to a Linux Virtual Machine](virtual-machines-linux-classic-attach-disk.md?toc=%2fazure%2fvirtual-machines%2flinux%2fclassic%2ftoc.json)
-* [Using the Azure CLI with the Classic deployment model](/cli/azure/get-started-with-az-cli2)
+* [Using the Azure CLI with the Classic deployment model](https://docs.microsoft.com/cli/azure/get-started-with-az-cli2)
 

articles/virtual-machines/virtual-machines-linux-classic-mariadb-mysql-cluster.md

@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ This article describes how to complete the following steps:
 ![System architecture](media/virtual-machines-linux-classic-mariadb-mysql-cluster/Setup.png)
 
 > [!NOTE]
-> This topic uses the [Azure CLI](../xplat-cli-install.md) tools, so make sure to download them and connect them to your Azure subscription according to the instructions. If you need a reference to the commands available in the Azure CLI, see the [Azure CLI command reference](/cli/azure/get-started-with-az-cli2). You will also need to [create an SSH key for authentication] and make note of the .pem file location.
+> This topic uses the [Azure CLI](../xplat-cli-install.md) tools, so make sure to download them and connect them to your Azure subscription according to the instructions. If you need a reference to the commands available in the Azure CLI, see the [Azure CLI command reference](https://docs.microsoft.com/cli/azure/get-started-with-az-cli2). You will also need to [create an SSH key for authentication] and make note of the .pem file location.
 >
 >
 

articles/virtual-machines/virtual-machines-linux-classic-setup-endpoints.md

@@ -31,6 +31,6 @@ When you create a Linux virtual machine in the Azure classic portal, an endpoint
 [!INCLUDE [virtual-machines-common-classic-setup-endpoints](../../includes/virtual-machines-common-classic-setup-endpoints.md)]
 
 ## Next steps
-* You can also create a VM endpoint by using the [Azure Command-Line Interface](/cli/azure/get-started-with-az-cli2). Run the **azure vm endpoint create** command.
+* You can also create a VM endpoint by using the [Azure Command-Line Interface](https://docs.microsoft.com/cli/azure/get-started-with-az-cli2). Run the **azure vm endpoint create** command.
 * If you created a virtual machine in the Resource Manager deployment model, you can use the Azure CLI in Resource Manager mode to [create network security groups](../virtual-network/virtual-networks-create-nsg-arm-cli.md) to control traffic to the VM.
 

articles/virtual-machines/virtual-machines-linux-opensource-links.md

@@ -102,7 +102,7 @@ Find all the documentation you need to create and manage Linux-based virtual mac
 * [Troubleshoot classic deployment issues with restarting or resizing an existing Linux Virtual Machine in Azure](virtual-machines-linux-classic-restart-resize-error-troubleshooting.md?toc=%2fazure%2fvirtual-machines%2flinux%2fclassic%2ftoc.json) 
 
 ## Reference
-* [Azure CLI commands in Azure Service Management (asm) mode](/cli/azure/get-started-with-az-cli2)
+* [Azure CLI commands in Azure Service Management (asm) mode](https://docs.microsoft.com/cli/azure/get-started-with-az-cli2)
 * [Azure Service Management REST API](https://msdn.microsoft.com/library/azure/ee460799.aspx)
 
 ## General Links

articles/virtual-machines/virtual-machines-windows-index.md

@@ -142,7 +142,7 @@ Find all the documentation you need to create and manage Windows-based Azure vir
 [Tomcat](virtual-machines-windows-classic-java-run-tomcat-app-server.md?toc=%2fazure%2fvirtual-machines%2fwindows%2fclassic%2ftoc.json)
 
 ## Reference
-[Azure CLI commands in Service Management mode](/cli/azure/get-started-with-az-cli2)
+[Azure CLI commands in Service Management mode](https://docs.microsoft.com/cli/azure/get-started-with-az-cli2)
 
 [Service Management REST API](https://msdn.microsoft.com/library/azure/ee460799.aspx)
 

articles/xplat-cli-connect.md

@@ -159,6 +159,6 @@ To log out, use the following command:
 If the subscriptions associated with the account are only authenticated with Active Directory, logging out deletes the subscription information from the local profile. However, if a publish settings file was also imported for the subscriptions, logging out only deletes Active Directory related information from the local profile.
 
 ## Next steps
-* To use Azure CLI commands, see [Azure CLI commands in Resource Manager mode](virtual-machines/azure-cli-arm-commands.md) and [Azure CLI commands in Service Management mode](/cli/azure/get-started-with-az-cli2).
+* To use Azure CLI commands, see [Azure CLI commands in Resource Manager mode](virtual-machines/azure-cli-arm-commands.md) and [Azure CLI commands in Service Management mode](https://docs.microsoft.com/cli/azure/get-started-with-az-cli2).
 * To learn more about the Azure CLI, download source code, report problems, or contribute to the project, visit the [GitHub repository for the Azure CLI](https://github.com/azure/azure-xplat-cli).
 * If you encounter problems using the Azure CLI, or Azure, visit the [Azure Forums](https://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/home?forum=azurescripting).

includes/howto-attach-disk-linux.md

@@ -79,7 +79,7 @@ Attaching an existing disk requires that you have a .vhd available in a storage
     info:    vm disk create command OK
     ```
    
-   You may also use `azure vm disk upload` to upload a VHD to a specific storage account. Read more about the commands to manage your Azure virtual machine data disks [over here](/cli/azure/get-started-with-az-cli2).
+   You may also use `azure vm disk upload` to upload a VHD to a specific storage account. Read more about the commands to manage your Azure virtual machine data disks [over here](https://docs.microsoft.com/cli/azure/get-started-with-az-cli2).
 
 4. Now you attach the desired VHD to your virtual machine:
    

includes/virtual-machines-create-linuxvm.md

@@ -52,5 +52,5 @@
     ```
 
 ## Next steps
-For details on all these Azure CLI virtual machine commands, read the [Using the Azure CLI with the Classic deployment API](/cli/azure/get-started-with-az-cli2).
+For details on all these Azure CLI virtual machine commands, read the [Using the Azure CLI with the Classic deployment API](https://docs.microsoft.com/cli/azure/get-started-with-az-cli2).