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How to Fix the Windows Update Reboot Loop in Ansible Playbooks

Automating the patching of Windows Servers can cause an infinite restart loop cycle for system administrators as a result of the most common issue in sequential playbook execution which is mismanaged state flags. Addressing the Ansible Windows update reboot loop issue systematically is needed for reliable patch management. Manual interaction can defeat the goal of automation and create excessive operational overhead…