Server 2012R2 server on Azure & ESU Patching

Question

Hi

I have a server 2012R2 hosted in Azure (Not Arc).

I have installed the preparation package (KB5017220), and the last patch it has is October 2023 CU.

This server is patched by SCCM.

It has installed the November SSU, but the problem is, it is not detecting the November CU as being required.

Am i missing some steps here? Aren't servers on Azure meant to get free ESU support?

Thanks DM.

Answer 1

Hi,

Thanks very much for your feedback and sharing. Per my experience, this issue may be related to Windows update. We're glad that the issue is gone now. It's appreciated that you could click "Accept Answer" to the helpful reply, this will help other users to search for useful information more quickly. Here's a short summary for the problem.

Problem/Symptom:

Windows server 2012R2 in Azure is not detecting the November CU as being required.

Solution/Workaround:

Wait long enough after installed the Preparation package. The November CU has decided to install now.

Thanks again for your time. Have a nice day!

Best regards,

Simon

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