Overview
Microsoft addressed a critical boot failure issue affecting Windows Server 2022 systems utilizing multiple NUMA nodes. The bug impacts high-performance computing environments and enterprise servers
Whom it may concern
- Enterprise IT administrators
- Data center operators
- High-performance computing facilities
- Mission-critical infrastructure managers
Key Findings
- Boot failures occur on systems with two or more NUMA nodes
- Fix delivered via KB5052819 update package
- Servicing stack update KB5050117 provides additional stability
Risk Analysis
- System Availability Impact: Critical
- Mitigation Available: Yes - via patch
- Affected Systems: Enterprise servers with multiple processors
- Recovery Time: Immediate post-patch
Action Items
- Install KB5052819 update immediately
- Deploy KB5050117 servicing stack update
- Review NUMA configuration on affected systems
- Monitor system boot performance post-update
Sources
- [BleepingComputer](https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-fixes-windows-server-2022-bug-breaking-device-boot/)
