Arc Jumpstart Newsletter: February 2025 Edition
đź‘‹ Welcome Back! We’re thrilled to bring you the latest updates from the Arc Jumpstart team in this month’s newsletter. Whether you are new to the community or a regular…
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Public Preview: Auto agent upgrade for Azure Arc-enabled servers
We are excited to announce the Public Preview of Auto Agent Upgrade for Azure Arc-enabled servers. This feature is a major leap forward in simplifying agent lifecycle management across hybrid environments. Once enabled, your Connected Machine agents will automatically upgrade to the latest supported version without requiring manual intervention or…
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