Installing Windows Updates

This topic provides important information about installing Windows Knowledge Base (KB) updates and hotfixes. To view the latest release of Windows KB updates and hotfixes that Stratus has tested, see Windows KB Updates and Hotfixes.

Notices:  

  1. Do not attempt to install any Windows updates without first checking with Penguin Solutions Customer Service. Some Windows updates may not be validated by Stratus.

  2. Do not apply security patches to the Ubuntu-based Standby OS, as patching of the Standby OS could cause operational problems and interfere with future software upgrades. Stratus will release updates of the Standby OS as part of ztC Endurance software upgrades.

Notes:  
  1. A Windows update requires a system reboot.
  2. To learn what the last tested update was, contact Penguin Solutions Customer Service.
  3. Be sure to install any necessary Windows updates after you enable language support. Otherwise, the language-pack installation may overwrite some Windows updates.

To install necessary Windows updates

  1. From Windows Settings, enable Windows Update in the Update & Security settings.

  2. Perform one of the following options:

  3. After the updates are installed, a reboot is required. Choose one of the following options:

    • Automatic restart during non-work hours (default)

    • Restart now (recommended)

    • Schedule a restart (alternate recommendation)

Notice: The Disable automatic updates policy remains in effect after updates are installed.