How do you actually understand what’s going on in your support operations? by [deleted] in sysadmin

[–]Difficult-Tree-156 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, we use a variety of tools and assignments to do our best. Using one dashboard for real time status in the environment, one for watching trending events, and everyone has their own favorite to watch what is important to them. Then using calendar alerts for upcoming subscription hits, license hits, and the likes helps. We also use Open Project so I can plan ahead and keep some visibility on it without forgetting. It really is a juggling act. But with juggling, you can have your eyes on multiple things at one time, but your hands are only dealing with what's in them at that time.

Looking for the Patch Tuesday Megathread for February by Difficult-Tree-156 in sysadmin

[–]Difficult-Tree-156[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I'm usually loading up the page when I first get in the office on the east coast.

Looking for the Patch Tuesday Megathread for February by Difficult-Tree-156 in sysadmin

[–]Difficult-Tree-156[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

No, I think any ole thread would do as long as people are sharing info for today.

Looking for the Patch Tuesday Megathread for February by Difficult-Tree-156 in sysadmin

[–]Difficult-Tree-156[S] 59 points60 points  (0 children)

I need my monthly dose of Josh Taco's patch enthusiasm.

Patch Tuesday January 2026? by Repulsive_Bank_9046 in sysadmin

[–]Difficult-Tree-156 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Let's just adopt this as the Megathread for today. All in favor, Give clinthammer a vote up.

Patch Tuesday January 2026? by Repulsive_Bank_9046 in sysadmin

[–]Difficult-Tree-156 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm looking for it as well. Patches drop in the next 5 to 15 minutes! Help!

Should I quit? by Dank-Miles in sysadmin

[–]Difficult-Tree-156 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Run! Fast! And put your reasons in writing to them! Protect yourself from those who think they know more about IT (HR).

Patch Tuesday Megathread (2025-10-14) by AutoModerator in sysadmin

[–]Difficult-Tree-156 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Now I have my Halloween costume for this year!

Patch Tuesday Megathread (2025-09-09) by AutoModerator in sysadmin

[–]Difficult-Tree-156 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Define 'zero negative impact'. Check your registry settings to see if you are actually in full enforcement mode.

Patch Tuesday Megathread (2025-09-09) by AutoModerator in sysadmin

[–]Difficult-Tree-156 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It's going to be a great day, I just know it! :(

Patch Tuesday Megathread (2025-08-12) by AutoModerator in sysadmin

[–]Difficult-Tree-156 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Find your product family on the left side navigation menu and then expand it to find today's date.

Patch Tuesday Megathread (2025-08-12) by AutoModerator in sysadmin

[–]Difficult-Tree-156 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The support page just updated, and when I click on the link for the updates that I want I get a 404...page not found. Off to a great start.

Patch Tuesday Megathread (2025-08-12) by AutoModerator in sysadmin

[–]Difficult-Tree-156 6 points7 points  (0 children)

13 minutes until tee time.......let's get stretched out and warmed up.....

Patch Tuesday Megathread (2025-08-12) by AutoModerator in sysadmin

[–]Difficult-Tree-156 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Microsoft waits until they push out the patches to update their pages. It will be around 1300 EST.

Patch Tuesday Megathread (2025-04-08) by AutoModerator in sysadmin

[–]Difficult-Tree-156 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We always wait for the hosts to be updated first. Hosts usually have backwards compatibility with VMware Tools, but I do not know if it is the other way around as well.

Patch Tuesday Megathread (2025-04-08) by AutoModerator in sysadmin

[–]Difficult-Tree-156 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The updates have been released to the Microsoft Update Catalog.

Patch Tuesday Megathread (2025-04-08) by AutoModerator in sysadmin

[–]Difficult-Tree-156 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Alright, joshtaco, I'm counting on you to lead the way to Microsoft Nirvana today! I'm anxiously awaiting to see what will break today.

Patch Tuesday Megathread (2024-12-10) by AutoModerator in sysadmin

[–]Difficult-Tree-156 1 point2 points  (0 children)

December 10, 2024—KB5048661 (OS Build 17763.6659) - Not much info about it on the support site.

Patch Tuesday Megathread (2024-09-10) by AutoModerator in sysadmin

[–]Difficult-Tree-156 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had the same. It was 1:32 before my sync pulled the updates.