Azure Virtual Machine update management - MS

install operating system updates and patches for both Windows and Linux virtual machines that are deployed in Azure, on-premises, or even in other cloud providers

1. There are no agents or additional configuration within the virtual machine.
2. You can run updates without logging into the VM. You also dont have to create passwords to install the update.
3. The Update Management solution lists missing updates and provides information about failed deployments in an easy-to-read format.

Update Management solution supports Windows and Linux, specifically:

• Windows Server (2008 and newer)
• CentOS 6 (x86/X64) and CentOS 7
• Red Hat Enterprise 6 (x86/x64) and 7 (x64)
• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 (x86/x64) and 12 (x64)
• Ubuntu 14.04 LTS, 16.04 LTS and 18.04 (x86/x64)

Components Used by Update Management

• Microsoft Monitoring Agent (MMA) for Windows or Linux.
• PowerShell Desired State Configuration (DSC) for Linux.
• Automation Hybrid Runbook Worker.
• Microsoft Update or Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) for Windows computers.

me comment: so there is still an agent, notice its relation with MS builtin windows updates