006 - The Demise of Windows Server Update Services

In this episode of *SysAdmin Weekly*, we bid farewell to an old friend: WSUS (Windows Server Update Services). Microsoft is phasing it out and hosts Andy and Eric here to talk about why, what it means for SysAdmins, and how you can prep for what’s next.In This Episode:A quick trip down memory lane: the story of WSUS and its role in traditional patch management Why WSUS is being deprecated and how it affects on-prem systems What replaces WSUS? (Hint: think Intune, Azure Update Manager, and cloud-first strategies) Deep dive into Hot Patch? No reboot updates? Yes please. How Azure Arc extends Hot Patch to hybrid and multi-cloud environments What SysAdmins should be doing NOW to stay ahead of the curveWhether you're managing legacy infrastructure or moving toward a cloud-native model, this episode is packed with practical guidance, snarky insights, and a little bit of nostalgia.Episode Resources:SysAdmin Weekly - The NewsletterAndyOnTechProject RunspaceWindows STS GuidanceAzure Arc Pricing#WSUS #AzureArc #HotPatch #SysAdminLife #Intune #PatchManagement #CloudFirst #MicrosoftUpdate #ITPodcast