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Updates without restart
Security updates are mandatory - but constant restarts and manual interventions on the PC cost time. This not only means more work for IT admins, it also affects users. Security gaps must be reliably closed and should not disrupt operations. This is exactly where Microsoft comes in with Hotpatch Updates: automated updates that can be installed without a restart. For companies, this means less downtime, more stable operating processes and less coordination effort.
Less effort for IT and users
Hotpatch updates enable the installation of security-relevant updates during operation and are available in certain Windows Enterprise environments. When configured accordingly, they offer the same protection as regular monthly updates, but can be integrated smoothly into operations and reduce both operational interruptions and the associated administrative effort. IT benefits from less manual intervention when implementing updates. "Hot patching" reduces the number of necessary maintenance windows and minimizes planned downtimes during operation. Restarts are thus reduced to a minimum and are required much less frequently.
Conclusion
Automation processes are becoming a decisive factor in companies that have to implement growing security requirements. Downtimes can be reduced with updates without restarting devices, thus ensuring greater reliability and stability. Update automation should be considered as an integral part of IT planning, as it reduces the administrative burden of recurring and error-prone tasks.
