Automating VM Patching With Azure Update Manager and Maintenance Configurations

Keeping virtual machines secure and compliant is a challenge every cloud engineer faces. Manual patching takes time, creates downtime risks, and often gets missed.
In this session, we’ll explore how to automate VM patching in Azure using Azure Update Manager and Maintenance Configurations. You’ll see how to schedule updates, reduce downtime, and ensure your workloads stay secure — all with minimal manual effort.

🔹 What you’ll learn:

• How Azure Update Manager works (and why it replaces older solutions)
• Setting up patch schedules for Azure VMs and Arc-enabled servers
• Using Maintenance Configurations for flexibility and control
• Monitoring compliance and reporting on patch status

🔹 Who should attend:
Cloud engineers, system admins, and anyone managing Azure VMs or hybrid servers who wants to save time and reduce patching headaches.
📅 Date: 15th October 2025
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM (UK Time)
🌐 Where: Virtual Event – Join via Meetup