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Windows 11 Hotpatch for Enterprise Security Updates Without Reboots

Episode 133 dives into Windows 11's Hotpatch feature for Enterprise, which lets IT admins apply security updates without forcing system reboots. Lucas and Luna break down how it works under the hood—leveraging the same process as Azure—the prerequisites like Windows 11 Enterprise 23H2 or later and Azure Arc, and the real-world impact on uptime for critical workstations. They discuss why Microsoft is pushing this now, limitations like only covering security updates, and what IT teams should know before rolling it out. Plus, a candid moment about how listener support keeps this show ad-free…

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