windows patching playbook

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i need a windows patching playbook to patch mostly windows servers

need to install al critical and security updates and auto reboot

also need a report status back on which host failed or what was installed and not installed

any idea?

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this is a good starting point - https://github.com/ansible/workshops/tree/master/exercises/ansible_windows/7-win-patch

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In context of this. I would like to ask if I can use Ansible controller to automate Windows hosts patching ?

I am trying to understand what all steps I need to consider and if it can be done without any 3rd party tool (WSUS, Patch Manager Plus etc.) than Ansible ?

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i like to know too

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Yes you can. I created a custom ansible module that handles windows patching as scaling in Windows patching can be a pain especially on long duration times.

Which ever way you choose ansible has an answer for it