Azure virtual machines update and patching

Abdullah Alattar 92 Reputation points
2023-05-02T14:25:53.1366667+00:00

I have two Azure VMs one windows and one linux, both are blocked for outbound access to public internet.

I have S2S VPN connection, What is best patching and update system for those Virtual Machines without allowing access to the public internet ?

Update management center is currently in preview. any other solution ?

Azure Virtual Machines
Azure Virtual Machines
An Azure service that is used to provision Windows and Linux virtual machines.
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  1. Luke Murray 11,091 Reputation points MVP
    2023-05-02T20:41:38.94+00:00

    Without direct internet connectivity, you would need to either:

    • Proxy the internet access via another device (ie Squid Proxy or Firewall) so it has internet access via another device.

    Or stand up a local server for patching (download and approve patches to these services, then push it out):

    • ie WSUS server (for Windows)
    • or Sattelite server (or equvilient Linux patching).
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