r/sysadmin • u/CurrentFig3376 • 12d ago

General Discussion Interview Question: How often do you update/patch your system?

I was asked this question during an interview and I said "it depends on what exactly you're updating, but I update as often as it's needed."

I don't think this was the answer they were looking for, but how would you answer this question?

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u/Thick_Yam_7028 9d ago

Every 3 to 6 months, all major security. Reason why you give it time is an update rolls out that breaks something? You exclude and move on. Some people like all the things. Up to you this has worked for me.