Microsoft ends development of Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)

Microsoft ends development of Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)

September 20, 2024 at 04:49PM

Microsoft has announced the deprecation of Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), with plans to maintain current functionality and continue publishing updates. New features and development for WSUS will cease, and businesses are encouraged to transition to cloud-based solutions for client and server updates. NTLM authentication has also been officially deprecated, with developers advised to transition to Kerberos or Negotiation authentication.

From the meeting notes provided, the key points are as follows:

– Microsoft has officially announced the deprecation of Windows Server Update Services (WSUS).
– While new features and development for WSUS will cease, Microsoft plans to maintain current functionality and continue publishing updates through the channel.
– The deprecation of WSUS does not impact home users or those using Microsoft Configuration Manager.
– Microsoft encourages businesses to transition to cloud-based solutions for client and server updates, such as Windows Autopatch, Microsoft Intune, and Azure Update Manager.
– Additionally, Microsoft announced the deprecation of NTLM authentication on Windows and Windows servers, advising developers to transition to Kerberos or Negotiation authentication.

Please let me know if there’s anything specific you would like to highlight or expand upon from these meeting notes.

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