Hey everyone! I manage security at my workplace, and I've recently noticed that we haven't been keeping up with Windows updates. I've been working on setting up a proper update policy and schedule for our environment of around 200 machines, especially since we have some high availability departments like payments and billing. With the latest Patch Tuesday rolling out, I'm looking to implement my Group Policy Objects (GPOs) but wanted to pause on KB5074109 after hearing about some issues it caused. My manager is curious if we can skip this update entirely or if KB5078127 has similar problems. How long can I hold off on KB5074109, and is it safe to bypass it for now?
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You might want to consider going straight for KB5078127 instead of KB5074109. It seems to be the better option based on what I've heard regarding the issues in the latter update. It’s usually best to avoid problematic updates if possible.
That's a solid question! Just to give you a heads up, a new 'Wednesday' update was released recently that aims to fix a whole bunch of vulnerabilities. We'll have to wait and see if it resolves issues or introduces new ones. It's all about balancing your environment's specific needs. Personally, I went ahead with the updates and didn’t face any issues, but everyone's setup is different. I usually check the release notes at Microsoft’s official health and security sites for clarity.
Maybe next week then? I don’t mind waiting! They’ve been stagnant for a while, so a little longer won't hurt. I’m just eager to get it sorted out, haha.
Awesome, thank you for that tip!