diff --git a/tools/packaging/kata-deploy/action/kubernetes-containerd.json b/tools/packaging/kata-deploy/action/kubernetes-containerd.json
index 25a94ab6c..38acda576 100644
--- a/tools/packaging/kata-deploy/action/kubernetes-containerd.json
+++ b/tools/packaging/kata-deploy/action/kubernetes-containerd.json
@@ -35,6 +35,9 @@
     "servicePrincipalProfile": {
       "clientId": "",
       "secret": ""
+    },
+    "linuxProfile": {
+      "runUnattendedUpgradesOnBootstrap": false
     }
   }
 }