Windows Autopatch & Hotpatch Explained - Azure Virtual Desktop & Windows 365

Tired of forcing users to reboot to apply security updates? In this video, I walk you through Windows Autopatch and Hotpatch for Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365 — and show you exactly how to set them up in Intune. This video details the prerequisites for utilising Hotpatch updates, emphasising the need for specific "Microsoft licensing" and "Windows 11" version 24H2 or later. Learn how "Microsoft Intune" can be used to manage "patch management" deployments via the Windows Quality Update policy, simplifying IT management for your organisation. 💻☁️ Here's what we cover: ✅ What Windows Autopatch is and how to configure it ✅ What Hotpatch is and how it eliminates security update reboots ✅ Requirements — licensing, Windows 11 24H2, and VBS ✅ The multi-session limitation you need to know about ✅ How to check Virtualisation-Based Security on your devices ✅ How to wire Autopatch into your Windows 365 Provisioning Policy ⚠️ Important note: As of 1st May, Microsoft are enforcing Hotpatch updates — so now is the time to get this configured. 00:00 Autopatch and Hotpatch Overview 00:45 Channel Intro and Community 01:12 Autopatch Requirements and Limits 02:27 Hotpatch Requirements and Benefits 04:22 Enable Windows Autopatch in Intune 08:56 Dynamic Groups and Ring Setup 11:41 Enable Hotpatch Quality Updates 15:31 Verify VBS and Hotpatch Cycles 18:44 Autopatch via Provisioning Policy 20:16 Wrap Up and Recommendations #intune #avd #autopatch