Windows patch management (WSUS, Intune, RMM)
WSUS is deprecated but still works; Intune and Windows Update for Business handle workstations; Azure Update Manager and RMM tools handle servers. Whatever the tool, the policy matters more: rings, soak time, reboot windows and reporting.
We set up the right tool for the environment and run patching as a service with a monthly compliance report.
At a glance
| Servers | WSUS (deprecated, still supported), Azure Update Manager, RMM, Cluster-Aware Updating |
|---|---|
| Workstations | Intune / Windows Update for Business rings, Autopatch |
| Rings | Pilot, broad, critical with deferrals |
| Reporting | Compliance per device, missing updates by severity |
What RackLedge does
- Patch policy and ring design
- Tool deployment and migration off WSUS
- Maintenance window coordination
- Compliance reporting
How we work
Windows Server work follows the roles, not the boxes. Domain controllers, file servers, application servers, RDS and SQL each have their own migration path, and we plan them separately so one cutover does not take everything down. New servers are built from a hardened template with patching, monitoring and backup agents from day one.
Every version has a support date and we track them for you: what is in mainstream support, what is extended, what needs Extended Security Updates and what must move now. Licensing is reviewed at the same time so a refresh does not turn into an audit problem.
Hyper-V, Active Directory, RDS, Exchange and SQL Server are supported as first-class roles, with hardening baselines and documentation handed over at the end of every project.
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Frequently asked questions
Is WSUS going away?
Microsoft deprecated it in 2024, which means no new features. It still receives fixes and will keep working for years, but new deployments should look at Intune and Azure Update Manager.
Need a hand with this?
Tell us what you are running and what is slowing you down. You get a straight assessment and a plan, with no obligation. Support desk is staffed 24/7.