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+// tag::cm-discontinued[]
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+.Beats central management discontinued
+**** 
+We have ceased development on Beats central management and 
+are working on a comprehensive solution to replace it. 
+Thank you for participating in the beta and providing feedback. 
+If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to us on the
+https://discuss.elastic.co/c/beats[Discuss forum].
+****
+
+// end::cm-discontinued[]
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