Azure Update Manager
An Azure service to centrally manages updates and compliance at scale.
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Adding resources to dynamic scope
I know it might be out of scope but need your inputs on this. how to add dynamic scope to existing maintenance configuration. I have created maintenance configuration using terraform. here is the code for maintenance configuration: provider…
asked 2024-04-25T17:42:01.4333333+00:00
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Varma
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commented 2024-05-10T06:07:52+00:00
Stanislav Zhelyazkov
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Queries on Patches applying to scale sets and rapid 7 installation on scale set instances
Can we apply to patches to virtual machine scaleset , if so what is the process using update manger? We are receiving alert mentioning rapid7 software is there in the scale set instance even though it is not there, how we can troubleshoot this?
asked 2024-05-09T17:19:52.5966667+00:00
Varma
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answered 2024-05-09T21:01:51.1333333+00:00
deherman-MSFT
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How to I resolve an issue with the WindowsOsUpdateextension in a "Creating" state after an attempted upgrade of the extension?
I've recently started having Windows computers failing with update assessments and patching in Azure Update Manager. I did some investigation, and I see that the "WindowsOsUpdateextension" for the servers is in a "Creating" state. The…
asked 2024-05-07T15:23:17.12+00:00
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Alan Kozarian
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edited an answer 2024-05-09T18:09:15.7166667+00:00
Alan Kozarian
5
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Sending alert if machine is not part of maintenance configuration
Is there any way that if machine ( Virtual machine )is not part of maintenance configuration ( azure update manager) , we can trigger alert?
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Choosing customer managed while creating the VM itself
is there any way that while creating the VM itself we can choose customer managed , if yes how?
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Is there a way to make the maintenance configuration update the VMs one by one instead of both at the same time?
Is there a way to make the maintenance configuration update the VMs one by one instead of both at the same time?
asked 2024-05-08T18:55:39.7433333+00:00
Varma
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answered 2024-05-08T20:03:18.1533333+00:00
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Marcin Policht
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Reputation points MVP
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"Assignments failed" when adding Win2012r2 ARC servers to maintenance configuration
Hi! I've just finished the job with onboarding all kinds of Windows and Linux machines to Azure ARC. Believing that I was almost done, I surprisingly encountered problems of adding some servers to maintenance configurations to schedule updates. Found…
asked 2024-05-08T11:18:24.43+00:00
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WASA-SCHRADER Christian
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asked 2024-05-08T11:18:24.43+00:00
WASA-SCHRADER Christian
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Patch installation using Azure Update Manager
Hello Team, We are using Azure Update Manager to handle patching, with a daily schedule during non-business hours for patch checks and installations. However, some servers remain turned off, delaying patching. Our goal is to automate the process of…
asked 2024-04-01T07:42:53.9066667+00:00
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Abrar Adil S
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commented 2024-05-08T04:08:17.2933333+00:00
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SwathiDhanwada-MSFT
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If VM is not there either in the dynamic scope or resource section of update mangager can we get create alert?
If VM is not there either in the dynamic scope or resource section of update manager can we get generate alert?
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unable to perform scan on linux VM through azure update management center
i am unable to perform scan/patch a linux virtual machine using Azure Update management center (Preview). Every time i run a scan it shows me an error Update operation on 'Microsoft.Compute/virtualMachines', machine: 'networktest02'. Error details:…
asked 2022-11-28T13:08:38.307+00:00
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Daniyal Raza
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edited the question 2024-05-07T16:09:36.2533333+00:00
Daniyal Raza
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virtual machine properties not visible in azure
i have a virtual machine running in azure but i am not able to see it's properties as in below screenshot. i want to patch my Centos VM but due to unavailability of this information i am facing error to patch using Azure update management center. …
asked 2022-11-22T15:16:06.813+00:00
Daniyal Raza
91
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accepted 2024-05-07T16:08:19.1166667+00:00
Daniyal Raza
91
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Azure Update Manager support for CIS-Hardened Images (Windows)
Hello there, Any further update on support for CIS hardened images (Windows 2019/2022) in Azure Update Manager? What's the recommended action if the deadline arrives and the support is not ready? I saw somewhere else a possible option that would include…
asked 2024-05-07T03:30:29.24+00:00
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CelsoScarpim
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commented 2024-05-07T12:34:01.31+00:00
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AnuragSingh-MSFT
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Creating dynamic scope using data source with filter for azure rm provider
I would like to use dynamic scope for azure rm provider , for that I am trying to use data source as below. but it is filter with tag. I want to it through based on existing resource group, Also both based on resourece group and tag as well can…
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Can we use dynamic scope below for azure rm provider
Can we use following dynamic scope for maintenance configuration with azure rm provider. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/templates/microsoft.maintenance/configurationassignments?pivots=deployment-language-terraform
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can we create manintenance configuration only with azurerm provider not with azureapi
can we create manintenance configuration only with azurerm provider not with azureapi If yes, could you please provide more info on assigning install patches, windows, linux and other arguments.
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Script to get patch status of All Virtual machines from respective subscriptions
Script to get patch status of All Virtual machines from respective subscriptions Please share
asked 2024-04-15T07:30:09.2133333+00:00
Varma
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commented 2024-04-29T04:11:41.8233333+00:00
SwathiDhanwada-MSFT
17,726
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replacing resource to dynamic scope in maintenance configuraiton
Suppose i have existing maintenance configuration , in this existing maintenance configurations i have choosen resource not dynamic scope, if I want to dynamic scope , is it possible to add dynamic scope for existing maintenance configuration?
asked 2024-04-23T03:15:04.5566667+00:00
Varma
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commented 2024-04-29T04:08:19.4633333+00:00
SwathiDhanwada-MSFT
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Queries on maintenance configuration
Please correct following statements if anything is wrong: 1. If group of virtual machines requires one schedule for all VMs and these virtual machines are part of different resource groups, then I can create those different resource groups in one…
asked 2024-04-27T10:10:56.43+00:00
Varma
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commented 2024-04-27T10:52:35.11+00:00
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slaekl akla
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Location for dynamic scope is not able to choose
I am trying to use following resource "azapi_resource" "symbolicname" { type = "Microsoft.Maintenance/configurationAssignments@2023-04-01" name = "DS1" location = "West Europe" …
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Patching Of azure VM's
Hello Community, I am trying to introduce patch management of Vms in our infra. I am looking for Automatic VM guest patching for Azure VMs- certain things unclear for me are. How to enable this for already running vms. How to test the patch before…
asked 2023-08-03T12:35:05.0433333+00:00
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Em
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edited an answer 2024-04-25T18:40:59.61+00:00
Prrudram-MSFT
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