November 22, 2022 Non-security update (KB5020032)
Applies To
Azure Local, version 21H2Release Date:
22/11/2022
Version:
OS Build 20348.1311
NEW 12/22/22
IMPORTANT After November 22, 2022, there are no more optional, non-security preview releases for Azure Stack HCI, version 21H2. Only cumulative monthly security updates (known as the "B" or Update Tuesday release) will continue for Azure Stack HCI, version 21H2.11/8/22
IMPORTANT Because of minimal operations during the holidays and the upcoming Western new year, there won’t be a non-security preview release for the month of December 2022. There will be a monthly security release (known as a “B” release) for December 2022. Normal monthly servicing for both B and non-security preview releases will resume in January 2023.For information about Windows update terminology, see the article about the types of Windows updates and the monthly quality update types. For an overview of Azure Stack HCI, version 21H2, see its update history page.
Improvements
This non-security update includes quality improvements. When you install this KB:
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It addresses the suspension of daylight saving time (DST) in the Republic of Fiji for this year.
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It addresses an issue that affects cluster name objects (CNO) or virtual computer objects (VCO). Password reset fails. The error message is, " There was an error resetting the AD password... // 0x80070005”.
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It addresses an issue that affects Microsoft Direct3D 9 (D3D9). It causes D3D9 to stop working when you use Microsoft Remote Desktop.
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It addresses an issue that affects end-user-defined characters (EUDC). When you disable them, your device stops working.
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It addresses an issue that affects transparency in layered windows. This occurs when you are in High Definition remote applications integrated locally (RAIL) mode.
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It addresses an issue that affects the Windows Firewall service. It does not start when you turn on the Override block rules option.
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It addresses an issue that might affect applications that run on the Windows Lock Down Policy (WLDP). They might stop working.
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It addresses an issue that affects Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. Automated investigation blocks live response investigations.
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It addresses a timing issue in Remote desktop. It causes devices to stop working during the licensing process.
To return to the Azure Stack HCI documentation site
Azure Stack HCI, version 21H2 servicing stack update - 20348.1300
This update makes quality improvements to the servicing stack, which is the component that installs Windows updates. Servicing stack updates (SSU) ensure that you have a robust and reliable servicing stack so that your devices can receive and install Microsoft updates.
Known issues in this update
Symptom |
Workaround |
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After installing this update, apps that use ODBC connections utilizing the Microsoft ODBC SQL Server Driver (sqlsrv32.dll) to access databases might fail to connect. You might receive an error within the app or you might receive an error from SQL Server, such as "The EMS System encountered a problem" with "Message: [Microsoft][ODBC SQL Server Driver] Protocol error in TDS Stream" or "Message: [Microsoft][ODBC SQL Server Driver]Unknown token received from SQL Server". Note for developers Apps affected by this issue might fail to fetch data, for example when using the SQLFetch function. This issue might occur when calling SQLBindCol function before SQLFetch or calling SQLGetData function after SQLFetch and when a value of 0 (zero) is given for the ‘BufferLength’ argument for fixed datatypes larger then 4 bytes (such as SQL_C_FLOAT). If you are unsure if you are using any affected apps, open any apps which use a database and then open Command Prompt (select Start then type command prompt and select it) and type the following command:
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This issue is addressed in KB5022291. |
How to get this update
Before installing this update
Microsoft now combines the latest servicing stack update (SSU) for your operating system with the latest cumulative update (LCU). For general information about SSUs, see Servicing stack updates and Servicing Stack Updates (SSU): Frequently Asked Questions.
To install the LCU on your Azure Stack HCI cluster, see Update Azure Stack HCI clusters.
Install this update
Release Channel |
Available |
Next Step |
Windows Update and Microsoft Update |
Yes |
Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. In the Optional updates available area, you’ll find the link to download and install the update. |
Windows Update for Business |
No |
None. These changes will be included in the next security update to this channel. |
Microsoft Update Catalog |
No |
To get the standalone package for this update, go to the Microsoft Update Catalog website. |
Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) |
No |
You can import this update into WSUS manually. See the Microsoft Update Catalog for instructions. |
If you want to remove the LCU
To remove the LCU after installing the combined SSU and LCU package, use the DISM/Remove-Package command line option with the LCU package name as the argument. You can find the package name by using this command: DISM /online /get-packages.
Running Windows Update Standalone Installer (wusa.exe) with the /uninstall switch on the combined package will not work because the combined package contains the SSU. You cannot remove the SSU from the system after installation.
File Information
For a list of the files that are provided in this update, download the file information for cumulative update 5020032.
For a list of the files that are provided in the servicing stack update, download the file information for the SSU - version 20348.1300.