Your organization needs to apply critical security patches to its main database server. You have identified several potential time slots for the maintenance. Which factor is the most important to consider when selecting a maintenance window to apply these patches?
A time that allows at least 24-hour notification to all users
Choosing a time when system usage is at its lowest reduces the impact on business operations. Scheduling maintenance during low-usage periods helps ensure minimal disruption and user complaints. Risk exposure, regulatory approval, and notification timelines are important but secondary considerations that support this primary objective.
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