Cluster1 is a failover cluster that hosts highly available Hyper‑V VMs. You have a member server Server3 and must implement Cluster‑Aware Updating (CAU) on Cluster1 and have Server3 manage CAU while minimizing administrative effort. Which feature or role should you install on Server3?
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Correct answer: Windows Server Update Services server role.
Why this is the answer
The Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) server role is required on a server that will manage Cluster-Aware Updating (CAU) for a failover cluster. CAU relies on WSUS to scan for and download updates for the cluster nodes. Installing WSUS on Server3 allows it to act as the update source for Cluster1, minimizing administrative effort by centralizing update management. Host Guardian Service is used for shielded VMs and attestation, not for managing cluster updates. Windows Admin Center is a management tool, but it doesn't provide the underlying update service required by CAU. Failover Cluster Automation Server is not a standard Windows Server role or feature.
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