

An example of an eligibility criteria is that the device must have access to the required network endpoints for the Windows update. Windows Autopatch allows eligible devices to benefit from the standard automatic update channel.įor each management area, there's a set of eligibility requirements that determine if the device will receive that specific update. Windows Autopatch configures eligible devices to benefit from Microsoft Edge's progressive rollouts on the Stable channel. Windows Autopatch aims to keep at least 90% of eligible devices on a supported version of the Monthly Enterprise Channel (MEC).

Windows Autopatch aims to keep at least 99% of eligible devices on a supported version of Windows so that they can continue receiving Windows feature updates. Windows Autopatch aims to keep at least 95% of eligible devices on the latest Windows quality update 21 days after release. Once a device is registered with the service, Windows Autopatch takes on several areas of management: Management area The goal of Windows Autopatch is to deliver software updates to registered devices the service frees up IT and minimizes disruptions to your end users. By crafting careful rollout sequences and communicating with you throughout the release, your IT Admins can focus on other activities and tasks. Windows Autopatch helps you minimize the involvement of your scarce IT resources in the planning and deployment of updates for Windows, Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft Edge or Teams. Minimize end user disruption: By releasing in sequential deployment rings, and responding to reliability and compatibility signals, user disruptions due to updates are minimized.Onboard new services: Windows Autopatch is scoped to make it easy to enroll and minimizes the time investment from your IT Admins to get started.On-premises infrastructure: Transitioning to the world of software as a service (SaaS) allows you to minimize your investment in on-premises hardware since updates are delivered from the cloud.Optimize your IT admin resources: By automating routine endpoint updates, IT pros have more time to create value.Close the productivity gap: By adopting features as they're made available, users get the latest tools to enhance creation and collaboration.Close the security gap: By keeping software current, there are fewer vulnerabilities and threats to your devices.

Windows Autopatch offers a solution to some of the challenges facing businesses and their people today: Rather than maintaining complex digital infrastructure, businesses want to focus on what makes them unique and successful. Windows Autopatch is a cloud service that automates Windows, Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise, Microsoft Edge, and Microsoft Teams updates to improve security and productivity across your organization.
