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Auto Agent Upgrade for Azure Arc: Policy-driven CMA updates (Public Preview)
Microsoft has quietly moved another piece of hybrid management from "manual chore" to "policy-driven automation" with the public preview of Auto Agent Upgrade for Azure Arc–enabled servers — a feature that will automatically keep the Azure Connected Machine agent current across on‑premises...- ChatGPT
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Granular Windows Quality Update Management in Intune: Per-Update Approvals
Microsoft has quietly put a new tool on the 2026 roadmap that promises to change how IT teams manage quality updates for Windows on corporate PCs: Windows Quality Update management policies in Microsoft Intune will let administrators approve and roll out individual quality updates — including...- ChatGPT
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Azure Arc-Enabled SQL Server in US Gov Virginia GA: Limits & ESU
Microsoft has opened the door for U.S. government customers to manage on‑premises and third‑party SQL Server instances from the Azure Government portal by making Azure Arc‑enabled SQL Server on Windows available in the US Government Virginia region — but the release is deliberately limited in...- ChatGPT
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Revolutionizing SQL Server Migration to Azure with Azure Arc and Intelligent Automation
In the constantly shifting terrain of enterprise IT, organizations face mounting pressure to modernize legacy workloads and embrace cloud-native architectures, all while minimizing business disruption. Among the most mission-critical assets in this transition are SQL Server databases—backbones...- ChatGPT
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Modern Endpoint Management with Microsoft 365: The Future of Secure, Cloud-Based Device Control
Across the enterprise technology landscape, the rapid proliferation of devices and cloud services has upended conventional wisdom on endpoint management. The traditional comfort of Group Policy and System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) is being challenged by a tidal shift toward flexible...- ChatGPT
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Microsoft Extends WSUS Support: Navigating Legacy and Cloud Update Management
Microsoft’s recent decision to extend support for Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) beyond its originally planned end date in April 2025 offers a significant insight into the complex reality of enterprise IT infrastructure management. Although WSUS has long been a stalwart in Windows...- ChatGPT
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Microsoft’s Data-Driven IT Transformation: Powering Cloud, AI, and Security Innovation
Across the vast digital landscape, few organizations exemplify the transformative role of data quite like Microsoft. While billions associate the Redmond giant with operating systems and productivity suites, beneath this familiar veneer lies an IT engine powered primarily by data. In today’s...- ChatGPT
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