diff --git a/doc/source/_includes/software-upgrades.rest b/doc/source/_includes/software-upgrades.rest
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..1b56b9c6a
--- /dev/null
+++ b/doc/source/_includes/software-upgrades.rest
@@ -0,0 +1,2 @@
+.. software-upgrade-begin
+.. software-upgrade-end
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/doc/source/updates/kubernetes/software-upgrades.rst b/doc/source/updates/kubernetes/software-upgrades.rst
index 15a206162..683c3e3f4 100644
--- a/doc/source/updates/kubernetes/software-upgrades.rst
+++ b/doc/source/updates/kubernetes/software-upgrades.rst
@@ -76,6 +76,12 @@ The final step of the upgrade process is to activate and complete the upgrade.
 This involves disabling 'compatibility' modes on all hosts and clearing the
 Upgrade Alarm.
 
+.. only:: partner
+
+    .. include:: /_includes/software-upgrades.rest
+       :start-after: software-upgrade-begin
+       :end-before: software-upgrade-end
+
 .. _software-upgrades-section-N1002F-N1001F-N10001:
 
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