How to Manage Windows Updates on Your Trading Server (Without Interruptions)
Who is responsible for managing Windows Updates on a VPS or dedicated server?
Managing Windows Updates on your VPS or dedicated server is essential for maintaining a secure and efficient environment. Here, we clarify who is responsible for managing updates and explain how to handle them effectively.
Keeping your server updated is critical for security and stability — but updates should never interfere with your trading activities. Instead of disabling updates entirely, we strongly recommend scheduling them to run automatically outside of trading hours.
Remember, on VPS or dedicated servers provided by QuantVPS, it is the user's responsibility to manage these updates, ensuring the server remains secure and performs optimally.
Step-by-Step: Schedule Automatic Windows Updates via Group Policy
1. Open the Local Group Policy Editor
Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
Type gpedit.msc and hit Enter.
2. Navigate to Windows Update Settings
Go to:
Computer Configuration └── Administrative Templates └── Windows Components └── Windows Update
3. Configure Automatic Updates
Double-click Configure Automatic Updates.
Set it to Enabled.
Under Options, select:
“Auto download and schedule the install”
Choose a specific day/time — ideally during weekends or other low-activity periods.
Click Apply, then OK.
Best Practices for Update Management
🕒 Schedule Updates During Non-Trading Hours
Avoid performance interruptions by setting updates during weekends or overnight windows when markets are closed.
🔄 Check for Updates Regularly
Even if automatic updates are configured, it’s a good idea to manually check for updates every couple of weeks.
🔍 Verify Application Performance Post-Update
After updates install, confirm that your trading platforms (e.g., NinjaTrader, R|Trader) launch and run as expected.
📦 Backup Before Major Updates Before applying major updates, create a server backup to ensure you can recover easily if any unforeseen issues arise.
🔒 Importance of Security, Performance, and Compliance Updates contribute to enhanced security, improved system performance, and compliance with the latest standards.
🤝 Need Assistance?
If any part of the setup feels unclear, the QuantVPS team is happy to help. If you’d like us to verify your environment from our side, feel free to open a support ticket and get connected with the team: https://www.quantvps.com/