Getting started with the Update Management feature

In this section, we will see the Update Management feature that helps in controlling updates and controlling the compliance of VMs. To get started, you will need a working VM. If you do not have one, you can quickly deploy one. To do so, use the following Azure CLI command:

az vm create

The same functionality is available via a PowerShell cmdlet:

New-AzureRmVM

Remember to pass all the required parameters and enter the expected VM size, then wait a few minutes for the process to complete. If you want, you can also use the Azure portal and create a VM using the step-by-step wizard:

Fig. 10.45 – Creating a VM

Once your VM is created, search for it in the Azure portal and open the main screen so that you can proceed with the instruction. Now, let's walk through the following instructions to learn how to manage updates on VMs:

1. Update management for Azure VMs is done via the Update management blade:

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