During the May 2026 Azure Arc Server Forum, topics covered included the Windows Server 2016 ESU Private Preview, Windows Server Hotpatch Special Announcement, and Feedback on RDP enabled by Azure Arc.
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During the May 2026 Azure Arc Server Forum, we discussed:
- Private Preview of Windows Server 2016 Extended Security Updates (ESUs): Customers with Windows Server 2016 Servers with an NDA and willingness to provide feedback can sign up at https://aka.ms/WS2016ESU-PrivatePreview
- Special Announcement: Windows Server Hotpatch enabled by Azure Arc is now available at no additional cost for Windows Server 2025 machines connected to Azure Arc
- Feedback opportunity to product group on Azure Arc + RDP Capability: Customers can sign up at https://aka.ms/arc-rdp
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For the latest agent release notes, check out What's new with Azure Connected Machine agent - Azure Arc | Microsoft Learn.
Our June 2026 forum will be held on Thursday, June 18 at 9:30 AM PST / 12:30 PM EST. We look forward to you joining us, thank you!
Published Jun 16, 2026
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