Hybrid Server Update Management with Azure Arc and Azure Update Manager

Managing updates across a mix of on-premises hardware and cloud virtual machines often leads to fragmented security and compliance gaps. This text-based course teaches you how to unify your patch management strategy under a single control plane. You will gain the skills to connect non-Azure servers using Azure Arc and leverage Azure Update Manager to orchestrate updates seamlessly. By establishing consistent update baselines, you will ensure your entire infrastructure remains secure, compliant, and up to date without manual intervention. What you'll learn: - Understand the foundational concepts of hybrid cloud management and Azure Arc architecture. - Configure Azure Arc-enabled servers to bring on-premises Windows and Linux machines into the cloud control plane. - Assess update compliance and view patching status across your entire hybrid estate from a unified dashboard. - Schedule automated maintenance windows and configure update deployment policies that align with modern security practices. - Manage patch orchestration for both Windows and Linux operating systems with custom update configurations. The course starts with essential terminology and the core architecture of hybrid systems before guiding you through step-by-step configuration workflows. You will progress from initial server onboarding to designing automated, resilient patching schedules. This course is designed for beginner systems administrators, IT professionals, and cloud enthusiasts looking to simplify hybrid infrastructure management, with no prior experience with Azure Arc required. Start reading today to master hybrid update management and secure your server infrastructure.