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Hogan_Klink
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Dec 21, 2018
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Is it ok to place servicing stack and cumulative updates in the same Software Update Groups?

  Microsoft recommends to install the latest servicing stack updates for your operating system before installing the latest cumulative update.  If I'm creating a Software Update Group in Configurati...
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Hogan_Klink
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Dec 31, 2018
Thank you. This is certainly less then an optimal solution. I sure hope the ConfigMgr team creates a better solution.
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May 13, 2020

Hogan_Klink ConfigMgr 2002 release fixes this problem:

Evaluate software updates after a servicing stack update

Configuration Manager now detects if a servicing stack update (SSU) is part of an installation for multiple updates. When an SSU is detected, it's installed first. After install of the SSU, a software update evaluation cycle runs to install the remaining updates. This change allows a dependent cumulative update to be installed after the servicing stack update. The device doesn't need to restart between installs, and you don't need to create an additional maintenance window. SSUs are installed first only for non-user initiated installs. For instance, if a user initiates an installation for multiple updates from Software Center, the SSU might not be installed first.

For more information, see Plan for software updates.