Introduction
This module introduces you to Update Manager, a unified service that helps manage and govern updates for all your machines. It allows you to monitor Windows and Linux update compliance across your deployments in Azure and on-premises from a single dashboard.
Scenario
Imagine you're an IT administrator for a large organization with a diverse fleet of machines deployed across Azure, on-premises, and other cloud environments. You need a solution to oversee update compliance, deploy critical updates instantly, and use flexible patching options. This is where Update Manager comes into play. It provides native functionality on Azure compute and the Azure Arc for Servers platform for ease of use and helps secure machines.
Learning objectives
The topics covered in this module include
- The enhanced functionality of Update Manager.
- Update Manager updates compliance for your entire fleet of machines and instant deployment of critical updates and flexible patching options.
- Update Manager's global availability in all Azure compute and Azure Arc regions for immediate installation of updates or scheduling for a later date.
- The use of Azure REST API to trigger an assessment and an update deployment on your Azure Arc enabled servers with Azure Update Manager.
Goals
By the end of this module, you will be able to use Update Manager to manage updates for your Azure VMs effectively, ensuring your machines are always up-to-date and secure.