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windows server 2012 arc patch management

Miller, Chad (Wintel DC Transition SME) 0 Reputation points
2025-04-25T04:11:25.68+00:00

I have 100 2012 servers with Azure ARC agent installed, licensed, and connected to cloud. Need to find out how to patch them now. How do I schedule & push patches?

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  1. Beatrix 960 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-05-03T10:30:32.29+00:00

    Hi Miller,

    For your 100 Azure Arc–connected Windows Server 2012 systems, you can automate patching using Azure Update Management.

    You can find detailed configuration steps here: Configure Windows update settings for Azure Update Manager

    However, may I confirm whether all of your Windows Server 2012 R2 machines have Extended Security Updates (ESU) in place? Since the OS is past its end of support, ESU is essential to continue receiving security patches.

    More information is available here: Windows Server 2012/R2: Extended Security Updates

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