Microsoft’s September 2025 hardening update for Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) on Windows Server 2025 removes legacy update binaries used by WSUS to service the Windows Update SelfUpdate component, and that change has immediate operational implications for organizations still relying on...
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Azure Arc is becoming the practical replacement many enterprises need after Microsoft signaled the deprecation of Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), and for organizations that want to centralize patching across on-premises servers and Azure VMs the recommended route is to Arc‑enable servers...
Microsoft's latest move to centralize and simplify enterprise patching — pushing Azure Update Manager as the recommended path for orchestrating Windows updates across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid fleets — promises to change how IT teams plan, schedule, and recover from update events while also...
Microsoft’s Azure Local is a clear signal that hybrid cloud is no longer a stopgap—it's an operational imperative for many enterprises, and Microsoft has repackaged and extended its Azure Stack HCI lineage into a unified, Azure-native platform designed to run cloud-managed services inside...
Microsoft has recently acknowledged a synchronization issue affecting Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), a critical tool for enterprise patch management. This problem has disrupted the deployment of essential Windows updates across numerous organizations.
WSUS enables IT administrators to...
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In April 2025, Microsoft released a security update for Windows 11, designated as KB5055528, aimed at addressing various vulnerabilities and enhancing system stability. However, this update inadvertently introduced a significant issue for IT administrators utilizing Windows Server Update...
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Microsoft’s announcement of hotpatching for Windows Server 2025 is more than simply a new technical feature—it's the culmination of years of innovation aimed squarely at reducing downtime, simplifying IT workflows, and fortifying enterprise security. For anyone who has ever coordinated overnight...
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In the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity and information technology, last week brought noteworthy developments that deserve the attention of Windows users and IT professionals alike. Two major headlines dominated the landscape: the announcement of a hotpatching option for Windows Server 2025...
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Imagine a world where “Patch Tuesday” no longer triggers existential dread or frantic Googling of “Why did my server reboot at 3 a.m.?”—that world is fast approaching, courtesy of hotpatching for Windows Server 2025. The much-awaited feature, originally Azure-only, is now about to spill over...
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In today’s digital landscape, keeping systems secure means staying ahead of vulnerabilities—and Microsoft is lighting the way. The tech giant is revolutionizing its patch management strategy by shifting its engineering teams to the Microsoft Azure Update Manager, thus modernizing internal...
In a move that has arguably sent ripples through the IT landscape, Microsoft has officially announced the discontinuation of its Windows Server Update Services (WSUS). For organizations that have relied on WSUS to manage a multitude of Windows device updates, this marks a notable pivot towards...