Seamlessly keep the Azure Connected Machine agent up to date for the latest server management capabilities and fixes
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 scripting.
Benefits of staying on the latest version of the Azure Connected Machine agent include:
- Access to the newest server management capabilities
- Reliability and quality from any bug fixes and agent improvements
- Compliance by getting the latest security fixes and enhancements
Auto Agent Upgrade is built into the Connected Machine agent and can be enabled via Azure CLI or PowerShell by setting the enableAutomaticUpgrade property to true. Once opted in, your agents will be upgraded within one version of the latest release, with rollout batches designed to maintain stability across regions. You can view upgrade status directly in the Azure Portal under the agentUpgrade property. Note that this feature is only available on agents running version 1.48 or greater.
One of the key scenarios is using Auto Agent Upgrade to reduce operational risk and improve consistency across your hybrid estate without the overhead of manual patching. Whether you're managing servers in Azure, on-premises, across other public clouds, or at the edge, this feature ensures you stay on the most current Azure Connected Machine agent version without disrupting your workloads.
To get started with Auto Agent Upgrade on Azure Arc-enabled servers, learn more at Manage and maintain the Azure Connected Machine agent - Azure Arc | Microsoft Learn.