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Azure Update Manager replaces Automated Patching

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deprecation announcement

Azure is retiring the Automated Patching feature on September 15th, 2027, and replacing it with Azure Update Manager. This change aims to provide a more streamlined update management process. Azure Update Manager offers centralized update management, customizable scheduling, and detailed patch compliance reporting for virtual machines, on-premises servers, and hybrid environments.

  • →Automated Patching feature retirement
  • →Introduction of Azure Update Manager
  • →Customizable update scheduling
  • →Patch compliance reporting
Deprecations (1) ›
  • Automated Patching feature retirement

    The Automated Patching feature will be retired effective September 15th, 2027, and replaced by Azure Update Manager.

Features (3) ›
  • Introduction of Azure Update Manager

    Azure Update Manager is introduced as a replacement for Automated Patching, offering centralized management for updates across virtual machines, on-premises servers, and hybrid environments.

  • Customizable update scheduling

    Azure Update Manager allows users to create custom update schedules based on organizational needs, including weekly, monthly, or specific date-based updates.

  • Patch compliance reporting

    The new Azure Update Manager generates detailed reports on patch compliance, helping administrators stay informed about update status across their infrastructure.

Read the original announcement →

https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/?id=automated-patching-deprecation-and-replacement-with-azure-update-manager

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