Microsoft has introduced the Hotpatch feature in Windows Server 2025 to make server management more efficient. Now servers will be able to receive important security updates without having to reboot. Microsoft has released the first hotpatch update for this new feature with a public preview version. It will be available to users as a full version in the fall. So, what are the benefits of this Hotpatch?
Microsoft Enables First Hotpatch Features in Windows Server 2025
First of all, let’s say that the company shared the first update for this feature with users as a public preview version. The feature, which was previously offered only in the Windows Server 2022 Datacenter version running on Azure, now appeals to a wider audience with Windows Server 2025. Hotpatch, which will be available in both standard and datacenter versions, will help the system run without pauses even at critical moments. So what are the advantages of this update?
- The number of restarts and therefore the workload impact has decreased. Instead of 12 mandatory restarts per year, there will now be only one scheduled restart per quarter.
- Fewer installation package files will consume less disk and CPU resources, while updates will be downloaded and installed faster.
- There will be easier patch coordination and change control.
- Optional Azure Update Manager can be integrated.
Updates, especially those that require frequent restarts, have always been a problem for server administrators. However, with Hotpatch, this necessity is eliminated and servers can continue to work without interruption even while being updated.
Traditional update methods require forced reboots every month, which can negatively impact workflow. However, Hotpatch greatly alleviates this burden by only requiring a reboot once every quarter.
This results in much less disruption to business processes. At the same time, this new method uses system resources more efficiently. In particular, updates can be carried out smoothly in the background, with less CPU consumption and disk space usage.
Microsoft’s new Hotpatch feature will be a huge advantage for IT departments, ensuring that critical systems continue to operate without interruption while ensuring security updates are not compromised
