Microsoft’s Hotpatching Subscription: A Hot Mess or a Cool Upgrade?
Microsoft is rolling out paid subscriptions for Windows Server 2025 hotpatching, letting admins install security updates without the dreaded reboot. But remember, it’s free until July. So, if you’re already testing, disenroll by June 30 or risk an unexpected subscription. Hotpatching: because who has time for restarts?
Hot Take:
And here we have it, folks! Microsoft, in its infinite wisdom and benevolence, has graced us with a new way to keep our servers safe from the clutches of cybervillains. But wait, there’s a price! In an era where subscriptions come at you like a bad case of spam mail, Microsoft has managed to sneak in yet another one. So let’s all prepare to pay for the privilege of not restarting our servers, because who doesn’t love paying for a little extra convenience?
Key Points:
- Microsoft will introduce paid subscriptions for Windows Server 2025 hotpatching starting July 2025.
- Admins can test hotpatching free of charge before the subscription service launches.
- Current testers must disenroll by June 30 to avoid automatic subscription.
- Hotpatching allows updates without server reboots, but not all updates are compatible.
- Subscription costs $1.50 per CPU core per month.