Resolution
Parallels Operations Automation team uses the following testing and publishing method for Windows security updates.All internal testing environments used by QA and Development departments are configured to install all Windows security updates as they arrive. It is done using pre-configured WSUS policy.
QA department performs regress testing at least once a week. It means that all updates are tested not later than one week after they were available on WSUS.
If any update affecting a provisioning will be found during these tests, it will be included into this KB.
If one installs updates and they affect live provisioning system, then a support case should be opened. Support team will analyze the case and the update will be included into this KB article if it really affects provisioning.
| Date | KB number | KB description | Issues found |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2009 | KB970162 | Update Rollup 9 for Exchange Server 2007 Service Pack 1 | Description: Some providers enable non-secure POP3 and IMAP4 authentication for end customers. In such configuration the Rollup installation resets service settings and denies authentication using plain text. Reason: Default (more secure) authentication settings are applied to POP3/IMAP4 services during the KB installation. How to fix: If non-secure configuration is needed, call following cmd-lets on CAS servers to fix it: Set-PopSettings -LoginType PlainTextLogin |
Below is the list of other sources with HMC updates testing status:
- Windows Update Compatibility tests by HMC team from Microsoft: HMC 4.0, HMC 4.5
- Hosted Messaging and Collaboration Knowledge Base Articles: HMC 3.5, HMC 4.0 and HMC 4.5. These articles outline the fixes and updates that have been tested by Microsoft and are certified to work with the respective HMC offerings.
Previous version is moved into KB6623.
Keywords: POA, PEM, Parallels Automation, Tested Windows Updates, Index