The prevalent issue with Windows operating systems regarding monthly security patch updates forcing users to reboot their machines has long been a source of frustration. On the Windows Server side, Hotpatching, a type of patch that does not require a reboot, is beginning to be implemented, reducing reboots to once a quarter (patches are still released monthly, but only 4 months out of the quarter require a reboot – namely, the first month of each quarter: January, April, July, October).
Most recently, at the Ignite 2024 event, Microsoft announced that Windows 11 Enterprise will also incorporate Hotpatching, aiming to decrease client-side machine reboots. The Hotpatching feature will be exclusive to Windows 11 Enterprise 24H2 and above. Enterprise customers must subscribe to Windows Enterprise E3/E5 or Windows 365 Enterprise, as well as have Microsoft Intune for machine management.
TLDR: Windows operating systems are introducing Hotpatching to reduce the number of required reboots, starting with Windows Server and now Windows 11 Enterprise. This feature aims to streamline the update process and minimize interruptions for users.
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