SIE Tech Nexus Blog
Cost Management
Microsoft's new $1.50 per CPU core monthly fee for hot patching creates a clear divide: premium customers update without reboots, while others balance downtime against security. Azure customers retain this capability at no extra cost—a calculated licensing strategy with significant infrastructure implications. With automatic enrollment activating July 1, the June 30 opt-out deadline requires an immediate evaluation from IT decision-makers weighing operational continuity against growing licensing costs.