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The hotpatchreadiness tag covers the process of preparing Windows devices for Microsoft's hotpatch model, which reduces reboot-driven downtime for security updates. Content focuses on enabling Virtualization-based Security (VBS) at scale as the critical prerequisite for hotpatch eligibility. Topics include VBS configuration via Intune, CSPs, Group Policy, and registry, along with Arm64-specific requirements, testing patterns, and operational risks for enterprise IT teams managing large fleets. The tag is relevant for IT professionals planning hotpatch deployment on Windows endpoints.
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    Scale Virtualization-based Security (VBS) for Hotpatch Readiness on Windows

    Hotpatch-ready fleets start with one infrastructure choice: enable Virtualization‑based Security (VBS) correctly and at scale — doing so is the single most important step to ensure your Windows devices are eligible for Microsoft’s hotpatch model and to materially reduce reboot-driven downtime...
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