“Experience Hotpatching Now in Preview on Windows Server VMs on Azure with Desktop Experience”
Hotpatching Now Available in Preview for Windows Server VMs on Azure with Desktop Experience
Benefits of Hotpatching
What is Hotpatching?
Hotpatching is a process that enables Windows admins to install and activate Windows patches without rebooting the server. Hotpatching is available for Azure VMs with Desktop Experience for Windows Server, and is now available in preview. Hotpatching is a convenient alternative to traditional patching, which requires a server reboot.
How Does Hotpatching Work?
Hotpatching works by allowing admins to install a patch, and then activate it without needing to reboot the server. This allows the patch to be activated quickly, and without any disruption to the server or any services that are running on it. Once the patch is activated, it will begin to take effect immediately, without the need to restart the server.
Advantages of Hotpatching
* Reduce downtime and improve availability – Hotpatching allows admins to install and activate Windows patches without needing to reboot the server, reducing downtime and improving availability.
* Reduce the risk of data loss – By avoiding server reboots, admins can reduce the risk of data loss, as the server will not be shut down.
* Eliminate the need for manual patching – Hotpatching eliminates the need for manual patching, as the patch can be installed and activated quickly and easily.
* Reduce the need for system downtime – By avoiding server reboots, admins can reduce the need for system downtime, as the server will remain online and available.
Limitations of Hotpatching
* Hotpatching is only available for Azure VMs with Desktop Experience for Windows Server – Hotpatching is not available for Azure VMs without Desktop Experience for Windows Server.
* Hotpatching is not available for all Windows patches – Hotpatching is only available for certain Windows patches, and is not available for all Windows patches.
* Hotpatching is only available in preview – Hotpatching is currently only available in preview, and is not yet supported for production environments.
Conclusion
Hotpatching is a convenient alternative to traditional patching, which requires a server reboot. Hotpatching is available for Azure VMs with Desktop Experience for Windows Server, and is now available in preview. Hotpatching allows admins to install and activate Windows patches without needing to reboot the server, reducing downtime and improving availability.
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