Before starting the procedure, it’s a must, non-negotiable step to create a backup of your server to prevent data loss. This includes system files, installed roles, configuration files, and user data.

Microsoft announced the general availability of hotpatching for Windows Server Azure Edition core virtual machines allowing admins to install Windows security updates on supported VMs without ...

Two examples of updates that can't be installed without a restart are non-Windows updates (such as .NET patches) and Windows non-security updates. Microsoft also started testing hotpatching in public ...