Announcing General Availability of Scheduled Agent Updates on Azure Virtual Desktop
Read the Microsoft blog to learn about a feature that gives IT admins control over when the Azure Virtual Desktop agent, side-by-side stack and Geneva Monitoring agent get updated.
What are Scheduled Agent Updates?
Scheduled Agent Updates allow IT administrators to control the timing of updates for the Azure Virtual Desktop agent, side-by-side stack, and Geneva Monitoring agent. This feature enables updates to be scheduled during convenient times, such as outside of peak business hours, ensuring that critical business operations and user productivity remain uninterrupted.
How can I enable Scheduled Agent Updates?
To enable Scheduled Agent Updates in the Azure Portal, navigate to the tab for your host pool, check the box to enable the feature, enter your preferred maintenance window, and set your time zone. This straightforward process allows you to customize when updates occur.
Is there API support for Scheduled Agent Updates?
Yes, you can enable Scheduled Agent Updates using the REST API. Additionally, support for enabling this feature through PowerShell is expected to be available in the coming months, providing further flexibility for IT administrators.
Announcing General Availability of Scheduled Agent Updates on Azure Virtual Desktop
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