- Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) Driver Sync Lives on
- It was due to discharge on April 18, but it has been postponed
- Microsoft says it was listening to customers who were not happy with the change
Microsoft has revealed that it will continue to support Driver Update Sync for Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) servers.
The news comes only weeks after Microsoft gave users a 60-day warning that it would complete the support and quotes an end date on April 18.
In a blog post, Azure Compliance Senior Program Manager Paul Reed confirmed that the company had listened to “valuable feedback” that led its decision to postpone depreciation, but the post is missing any final guidance on what’s next.
Microsoft continued WSUS -Support for Driver Sync
Reed noted the definition of depreciation and noted that although a product may not be in active development anymore, it can still be used.
“When we see how many of you are already moving to the available cloud-based leader services, we were initially suggesting the removal of WSUS-Driver Sync,” he added before confirming that feedback from customers made it clear that WSUS-driver synchronization is still needed.
“Effective immediately we postpone the plan to remove WSUS -Driver Sync,” he confirmed.
The message comes only two weeks before the originally proposed end date and gives little time for companies to change plans, but a relief for organizations that are not quite ready to make the transition.
Microsoft now promises to work on a “revised timeline”, so it is unclear whether the WSU -Driver Sync loses support at a later date or whether the company will keep it in recognition of the continued demand for it.
On the note, WSUs remain critical in certain very limited networks where companies can have legal or contractual obligations, so still support can only be a good thing for them.
“Continue to help us create solutions that meet your needs and expectations,” Reed said, noting that Microsoft appreciates customer feedback on the matter.
