Managing Windows Server Extended Security Updates with Azure Arc

Maintaining the security of legacy operating systems after their end-of-support date is a critical challenge for modern IT departments. This course teaches you how to bridge the gap between on-premises infrastructure and cloud-based management to keep your systems protected. You will transition from traditional, manual patching methods to a streamlined, automated approach using cloud-native tools. What you'll learn: - Understand the core concepts of Extended Security Updates (ESU) and hybrid cloud architecture. - Configure Azure Arc-enabled servers to connect your on-premises infrastructure to the cloud. - Enable and license Windows Server ESUs directly through cloud-based management interfaces. - Apply security baselines and monitor update compliance across hybrid environments. - Practice verifying agent connectivity and troubleshooting deployment issues using command-line tools. This course begins with foundational definitions of hybrid management and security lifecycles, then guides you step-by-step through agent installation, licensing configuration, and patch verification. It is designed for IT administrators, systems engineers, and technical professionals who are new to hybrid cloud tools and want to secure their legacy environments. Start reading today to master modern hybrid server maintenance and protect your critical infrastructure.