KB5055561: Overview with user sentiment and feedback

Overview

KB5055561 is a Monthly Rollup security update for Windows Server 2008 R2 Premium Assurance, scheduled for release on April 8, 2025. This update comes as Windows Server 2008 R2 approaches its end of support in January 2026, with Premium Assurance support ending on January 13, 2026. The update includes security improvements and follows the previous March 2025 update (KB5053620).

General Purpose

This cumulative security update addresses important security vulnerabilities and includes improvements from the previous update KB5053620. A key security enhancement involves changes to the system directory structure with the creation of a new %systemdrive%inetpub folder, which is part of increased system protection measures. The update is particularly focused on maintaining security for Windows Server 2008 R2 systems during their final months of Premium Assurance support.

General Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding this update appears cautiously positive. While it's a necessary security update, there's an underlying concern about the approaching end of support for Windows Server 2008 R2. Microsoft strongly recommends users plan for upgrading to a later version of Windows Server. The update requires installation of the latest Servicing Stack Update (SSU) KB5056456 before it can be installed, which adds an extra step to the deployment process but ensures proper update installation.

Known Issues

• No specific known issues have been identified with this update at the time of release
• The update requires installation of Servicing Stack Update (KB5056456) before it can be deployed
• A new %systemdrive%inetpub folder will be created as part of the security improvements

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