Visual Studio 2019 update without Proxy

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Visual Studio 2019 update without Proxy

Sujeev Bhagyanath 20

Hello Everyone!!

I have Visual Studio 2019 installed in an Azure Virtual Machine, the monthly updates were happening through the proxy configured within the VM. The proxy is going to get decommissioned soon and we were instructed to add the necessary links under the NSP outbound rules. I would like to know what are all the links I need to add under NSP outbound for the Visual Studio monthly updates.

Thanks in advance!!

Regards, Sujeev

Alwande Maphisa 0

As of my last knowledge update in September 2021, Microsoft does not publicly disclose the specific URLs or IP addresses used for Visual Studio updates. However, you can typically configure Azure Virtual Machines to bypass the proxy for Windows Update services and Microsoft services, which should include Visual Studio updates. Here's a general guideline on how to do it:

1. **Identify Windows Update and Microsoft Services**:
   Before you modify your NSP (Network Security Group) outbound rules, you need to identify the services associated with Windows Update and Microsoft, which includes Visual Studio updates. These services are typically hosted on multiple IP addresses and domains.

2. **Allow Windows Update and Microsoft Services**:
   You can add an outbound rule to your NSP that allows traffic to the necessary IP addresses or domains for Windows Update and Microsoft services. Here are some common domains and IP ranges that might be relevant (note that these may change over time):

   - **Windows Update**: To allow Windows Updates to bypass the proxy, you might need to allow traffic to `*.windowsupdate.com`, `*.update.microsoft.com`, and `*.microsoft.com`.
   - **Visual Studio Updates**: Visual Studio updates are typically delivered through the Visual Studio Installer. So, you may need to allow traffic to domains related to Visual Studio updates such as `*.visualstudio.com` or `*.microsoft.com`.

3. **Test and Monitor**:
   After making these changes, it's crucial to test the configuration thoroughly. Make sure that Visual Studio updates are still working as expected, and regularly monitor network traffic to ensure that the necessary connections are allowed.

4. **Azure Update Management**:
   You might also consider using Azure Update Management to automate and manage updates on your Azure VMs. This service can help you keep your VMs up to date without needing to manage individual proxy configurations.

5. **Consult Microsoft Support**:
   If you have a support contract with Microsoft, it might be a good idea to reach out to their support team for specific guidance on configuring NSP outbound rules for Visual Studio updates, especially if your organization has specific requirements or restrictions.

Remember that Microsoft's services and update mechanisms may change over time, so it's a good practice to stay up-to-date with the latest guidance and best practices for managing updates and network configurations in Azure. Additionally, consult with your IT or network security team to ensure compliance with your organization's policies and security requirements.

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Hello @Sujeev Bhagyanath ,

Welcome to Microsoft Q&A forum.

There are many URLs which are needed, but specific URLs for VS update aren’t listed separately.

You may refer to following documents and choose the URLs that you need. The purpose/description of the URLs have also been listed there:

URLs to add to an allowlist

URLs to add to an allowlist and ports and protocols to open

Sincerely,

Tianyu

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