Network Management
Windows Server reboot pending after installed updates
Occasionally, when logging in to a SolarWinds server you may find that a reboot is pending after the Windows updates have been installed. Reboots should always be performed as soon as possible after the updates have been installed.
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This article provides brief information on logging into a SolarWinds server and finding that a reboot is pending after a Windows updates is installed.
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Reboots after installed Windows Updates should always be performed as soon as possible after the updates have been installed. In some cases, these updates have a negative effect on the performance of SolarWinds modules including slow performance or even alerting issues in some instances.
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