AEM Managed Services: Transition to monthly security patching cadence
Adobe Experience Manager Managed Services (AMS) will implement a monthly security patching cadence starting September 1, 2026. Learn how to prepare for the new monthly patching schedule.
Description description
Environment
Adobe Experience Manager Managed Services (all versions)
Issue/Symptoms
- Administrators will notice a change in the security patching schedule from quarterly to monthly.
- There are no technical errors or failures associated with this update; it is a process and scheduling change.
Cause
The move to monthly patching is a proactive security measure to address the increasing frequency and severity of vulnerabilities.
Resolution resolution
Follow the steps to resolve the issue:
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Review the new monthly patching cadence and note the effective date: September 1, 2026.
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Coordinate with your internal teams to ensure readiness for monthly patch deployments.
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Choose your preferred patching schedule and deployment window from the options provided:
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For Third Monday patching dates, available deployment windows are:
- 12:00 AM PDT - 3:00 AM PDT
- 5:00 AM PDT - 8:00 AM PDT
- 1:00 PM PDT - 4:00 PM PDT
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For Second Wednesday patching dates, the available deployment window is:
- 10:00 AM PDT - 1:00 PM PDT
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Communicate your preferred schedule and time window to Adobe Managed Services.
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Confirm that your patching schedule has been recorded and updated.
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If you need to change your schedule in the future, contact Adobe Support to request updates.
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To verify, ensure you have received confirmation from Adobe Managed Services that your preferred patching schedule is recorded.