Difference between KB and MS

Hi, I have to update a server with a list of updates and patches different MS Vulnerability and KB numbers. I can download the KBs from the catalogue but I need to know what is a difference betwe...

Reza_Ameri
Feb 21, 2021
The MS is vulnerability code and they address security issues. While KB stands for Knowledge Base and describes article associated with the vulnerability. Some KB are also not security issue and you should read the article to see whether they cover a security issue or not.
In Windows 10, you will receive cumulative updates meaning one update contains fix for performance, bug, security and other issues.

Reza_Ameri

Silver Contributor

Feb 21, 2021

The MS is vulnerability code and they address security issues. While KB stands for Knowledge Base and describes article associated with the vulnerability. Some KB are also not security issue and you should read the article to see whether they cover a security issue or not.

In Windows 10, you will receive cumulative updates meaning one update contains fix for performance, bug, security and other issues.

kabby
Copper Contributor
Feb 22, 2021
Thank you.
- Reza_Ameri
  Silver Contributor
  Feb 22, 2021
  You are welcome and glad it was helpful

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