Azure Update Manager
The latest Azure Update Manager coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
WSUS on Windows Server 2025 Loses Legacy Binaries, ESU Patching for 2012/2012 R2 Halted
Administrators relying on Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) on Windows Server 2025 to deliver Extended Security Updates (ESU) to ancient Windows Server 2012 and 2012 R2 machines got an unwelcome...
Microsoft’s WSUS Deprecation Paves the Way for Azure Arc Hybrid Patch Management
The September 2024 announcement that Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) is deprecated didn’t just mark the end of a familiar on‑premises patching tool — it forced thousands of organizations...
Microsoft’s Azure Update Manager: Hotpatching and Dynamic Scoping Arrive, But Rollback Gaps Remain
Enterprise Windows patch management is undergoing a seismic shift as Microsoft retires its legacy update orchestration tools and funnels administrators toward Azure Update Manager (AUM), a service...
Azure Local Emerges as Microsoft’s Answer to VMware Exodus and Edge Computing Needs
Microsoft officially rebranded Azure Stack HCI to Azure Local on November 19, 2024, but this is far more than a name change. Azure Local is a direct response to two converging market realities: a...
Microsoft's WSUS Sync Fiasco: A Global Outage and the Push to Cloud Solutions
A recent global outage affecting Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) synchronization highlighted both the critical role of WSUS in enterprise environments and the ongoing shift towards cloud-based...
Windows 11 April 2025 Update KB5055528 Causes WSUS Upgrade Failures: Mitigation and Impact Analysis
Introduction In April 2025, Microsoft released a critical security update for Windows 11, identified as KB5055528. Although designed to enhance system security and stability, this update...
Windows Server 2025 Hotpatching Ends Reboots for Security Updates
Introduction Microsoft has unveiled a significant advancement in server maintenance with the introduction of hotpatching in Windows Server 2025. This feature allows for the application of security...
Windows Server 2025 Hotpatching: The New Era of Zero Downtime Server Updates
Introduction Imagine a future where the dreaded "Patch Tuesday" no longer causes server downtime or forces IT pros into late-night reboot rituals. That future is almost here with the advent of...
Transforming Patch Management: How Microsoft's Azure Update Manager is Revolutionizing IT Security and Administration
Introduction In an era where cyber threats evolve rapidly, effective patch management is more critical than ever for maintaining system security and operational efficiency. Microsoft, a leader in...
Windows Server 2025 Hotpatching and SolarWinds CVE-2024-28987: Enhancing Security and Operational Efficiency
Introduction In the rapidly evolving landscape of cybersecurity and information technology, recent developments have brought significant advancements and challenges that IT professionals must...
Microsoft Retires WSUS for Azure Update Manager: Cloud Shift Explained
For over two decades, Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) stood as the unassuming backbone of enterprise IT, quietly orchestrating patch deployments across countless on-premises networks. Now,...