Managing Updates with Hotpatching, Azure Arc, and More in Windows Server 2025
This chapter provides a comprehensive guide on utilizing hotpatching with Azure Arc in Windows Server 2025, ensuring seamless server updates with minimal disruption. We begin by introducing the concept of server hotpatching and how Azure Arc can be leveraged to manage on-premises servers efficiently, highlighting the key benefits of this integration, such as minimizing downtime and maintaining continuous server availability. The chapter also outlines the specific compatibility features of Windows Server 2025, setting the stage for hotpatching implementation. Next, you’ll be guided through the process of preparing servers for hotpatching, applying updates in real time without reboots, and validating patches to confirm the successful deployment.
Additionally, the chapter emphasizes strategies for managing the server lifecycle, with a focus on automating update management tasks to reduce administrative...
