Summary: Microsoft has announced that driver synchronization in Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) will be deprecated on April 18, prompting IT administrators to consider cloud-based alternatives like Microsoft Intune and Windows Autopatch. After the deprecation, drivers can no longer be imported into WSUS, though they will still be available through the Microsoft Update catalog. This follows previous warnings regarding the discontinuation of WSUS driver synchronization and an ongoing push towards cloud solutions for updates.
Affected: IT administrators utilizing Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)
Keypoints :
- Driver synchronization in WSUS is set to be deprecated on April 18.
- Enterprises are encouraged to migrate to cloud-based update solutions like Microsoft Intune and Windows Autopatch.
- WSUS will continue to publish updates but will no longer receive new feature investments.