RE: Best practice for updating drivers
From: Tony Su (TonySu_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 02/26/05
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Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2005 06:11:02 -0800
I don't think there can be a "best practice" that fits all.
I recommend you look at each update individually and decide for yourself
what is best.
- When I build a new machine, I always install the latest OEM drivers.
HP/Compaq makes this especially easy to do, providing a utility for machine
analysis and Softpaqs for update packages.
- After that, you can either continue to use OEM updates or use Windows
Update. Read the details about the driver, often post-installation updates
actually are written by the manufacturer, not Microsoft although it's being
pushed by a Microsoft tool.
Personally, I tend to install most latest updates... but there <are> some
things I shy away from like drive controller and BIOS flash updates. Flash
updates always involve considerable risk with a significant chance of leaving
the machine inoperable for days and weeks.
Tony
"Andy" wrote:
> What do you guys think of updating drivers on a server system. Everything is
> running perfectly right now, but there are new drivers for the two NICs
> installed. Is it worth the risk of updating?Also, I noticed that many here
> seem to think that Windows Update is the way to go for driver updates. Sure,
> the drivers you get from the manufacturers contain more features, but is
> this really what you are looking for in a server system?
>
> Regards and thank you,
> Andy
>
>
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