Microsoft has announced the phase-out of its Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), a tool used for updating numerous Windows devices within organizations. The company will still support the current features but encourages users to adopt cloud-based services for updating client and server systems.
The termination of WSUS aligns with Microsoft’s previous announcements, indicating a discontinuation coinciding with the Windows Server 2025 roll-out. The preview of Windows Server 2025, released on August 13, confirmed the impending halt of WSUS driver synchronization, as noted here.
Launched in 2005, WSUS offered IT administrators a mechanism to centrally manage and disseminate updates across Microsoft products in large-scale enterprise environments, assuring uniform and controlled update processes across myriad connected Windows devices.
By functioning as a central hub, WSUS enabled administrators to streamline the update process, avoiding the necessity for individual machines to directly fetch updates from Microsoft’s servers.
Microsoft has announced that while it will discontinue the service, it will still support the existing enterprise features and continue to deliver updates via the WSUS channel. All content previously released on this channel will be maintained.
No new features will be introduced to WSUS, and there will be no further development of this service.
Microsoft is recommending that companies adopt its cloud solutions for managing and centralizing Windows updates. For managing updates on Windows devices, shifting to services like Windows Autopatch or Microsoft Intune is advised.
For server updates, transitioning to Azure Update Manager is suggested. Home users of Windows or those using Microsoft Configuration Manager will not be affected by the WSUS discontinuation and can expect the usual update services to continue.
This year has seen Microsoft cease several business services for Windows and Windows Server. In June, the technology leader ended NTLM authentication on these platforms. Developers were recommended to transition to Kerberos or Negotiation authentication to circumvent future issues.
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