Security News > 2022 > April > Microsoft: Windows Server now supports automatic .NET updates

Microsoft says Windows admins can now opt into automatic updates for.
NET 6.0 to the Automatic Updates channel as a third option on top of Windows Server Update Services and Microsoft Update Catalog.
"We're excited to announce that starting April 2022, we will be making monthly updates for modern.NET available for server operating systems via Microsoft Update on an opt-in basis," explained Jamshed Damkewala, a.NET Principal Engineering Manager at Microsoft.
NET updates without using a deployment tool, just as on Windows client platforms.
NET automatic updates on Windows Server by setting registry keys listed in the table below.
"We're excited to start delivering updates for modern.NET to server operating systems via Microsoft Update on an opt-in basis and look forward to your feedback on this experience," Damkewala added.
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