I'm using SCCM for patching. Currently, I push server updates in two phases. First, all my Dev/Test machines. The next week, everything else. I have 215 Production servers that get patched. There are SQL boxes, Web boxes, Application boxes, File servers, DCs, etc. My process now:
1) Deploy updates at 3:00PM. 2) Go home, and at 7:00PM, run a Pending restart report. 3) Open up vCenter, and start opening up consoles, 14 at a time, and kicking off reboots. 4) Rinse, repeat until I'm through. Some of the considerations I have: 1) Reboot order is important. SQL has to reboot before web or apps, web has to reboot before apps, that kind of thing. My ask of you guys: I'm tired of doing everything manually. I'd love to hear how other folks are doing this patching thing, and how I can improve my life. Please, don't pull punches, either. Joe Heaton Information Technology Operations Branch Data and Technology Division CA Department of Fish and Wildlife 1700 9th Street, 3rd Floor Sacramento, CA 95811 Desk: (916) 323-1284 Every Californian should conserve water. Find out how at: [SaveOurWater_Logo]<http://saveourwater.com/> SaveOurWater.com<http://saveourwater.com/> * Drought.CA.gov<http://drought.ca.gov/>
