How to Automate KB5040434 Installation on Multiple VMs?

João Vitor do Prado Maia 20 Reputation points
2024-08-06T19:22:29.9833333+00:00

Hey everyone,

I need to install the KB5040434 update on a bunch of VMs. This update is super important because it fixes several vulnerabilities. Doing this one by one is a huge hassle, and each VM also needs a restart after the update.

Is there a way to automate this process? Maybe using Azure Cloud Shell, an automation account, or some other Azure feature? Any tips or guides would be really helpful.

Thanks in advance!

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  1. deherman-MSFT 36,831 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
    2024-08-12T16:54:08.67+00:00

    @João Vitor do Prado Maia

    Apologies for the delayed response. Azure Update Manager is an option to deploy this update. Deploy updates now and track results with Azure Update Manager.

    Other options would be using Run Command and installing updates using PowerShell.

    Let me know if you have any questions regarding these solutions and I will do my best to assist.

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