Windows Updates... disconnect between Server Manager and sconfig

Question

Hi,

Many threads on this subject in general, but I cannot seem to find one specific to this query....

On a Vanilla 2019 server (standard) build, Server Manager shows Windows Update status as "Install updates automatically using Windows Update". Sconfig, however, shows the status as "Download Only".

Why the disconnect, and which one should I believe...?

Version: 1809 (OS Build 17763.678)

cheers,

Answer 1

Hello

The discrepancy between the Windows Update status shown in Server Manager and Sconfig could be due to a delay in the synchronization of the settings.

To confirm the current Windows Update settings on your server, you can check the Group Policy settings. You can do this by following these steps:

1. Open the Group Policy Editor by typing "gpedit.msc" in the Run dialog box.
2. Navigate to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Update.
3. Check the configuration of the "Configure Automatic Updates" policy.

If the policy is set to "Enabled", you can check the value of the "Configure automatic updating" setting. This will confirm whether the server is set to "Download Only" or "Install updates automatically using Windows Update".

In general, it is recommended to set the server to "Install updates automatically using Windows Update" to ensure that the latest security updates and patches are installed on the server. However, the specific setting that is appropriate for your server depends on your organization's policies and requirements.

Best Regards,

Hania Lian