User Story

As a Platform Administrator researching OpenShift installation on vSphere, I want to see clear deprecation notices in the documentation so that I can plan my infrastructure upgrades accordingly.

Description

Update all relevant OpenShift documentation to include prominent deprecation notices for vSphere 7.x support, ensuring customers are well-informed about the planned end-of-support.

Acceptance Criteria

Documentation Updates

• [ ] Add deprecation notice to main vSphere installation documentation
• [ ] Update IPI installation guide with vSphere 7.x deprecation warning
• [ ] Update UPI installation guide with vSphere 7.x deprecation warning
• [ ] Include deprecation notice in vSphere platform requirements documentation
• [ ] Update supported platforms matrix to reflect deprecation

Deprecation Notice Content

• [ ] Clear statement that vSphere 7.x support is deprecated
• [ ] Timeline for when support will be removed
• [ ] Recommendation to upgrade to vSphere 8.x or higher
• [ ] Reference to VMware's end-of-support timeline
• [ ] Links to VMware upgrade documentation

Notice Placement and Formatting

• [ ] Deprecation notices prominently placed at beginning of relevant sections
• [ ] Consistent formatting and messaging across all documentation
• [ ] Appropriate warning callouts or highlighting used
• [ ] Easy to find for customers researching vSphere installations
• [ ] Mobile-friendly formatting maintained

Release Notes Updates

• [ ] Include deprecation announcement in release notes for target OCP versions
• [ ] Coordinate with release team for proper release note placement
• [ ] Ensure messaging consistency across release documentation
• [ ] Include in upgrade guidance and known issues sections
• [ ] Coordinate timing with installer warning implementation

Documentation Review and Approval

• [ ] Technical writing team review of all content changes
• [ ] Product management approval of deprecation messaging
• [ ] Legal review if required for support policy changes
• [ ] Localization considerations for international documentation
• [ ] Accessibility compliance maintained for all updates

Definition of Done

• All relevant vSphere documentation updated with deprecation notices
• Release notes include deprecation announcement
• Documentation team has reviewed and approved changes
• Changes published to customer-facing documentation sites