Are Cumulative Updates Necessary?

Microsoft advises that customers always use the latest cumulative update. I have also talked to another Microsoft partner that does not update customers unless they have a specific problem that would be addressed by the update.

Can you skip cumulative updates?

Feature updates are the equivalent of what used to be called version upgrades. ... Even if you skip several months' worth of updates, you can install the latest cumulative update and you will be completely up to date.

Should I install cumulative updates?

Microsoft recommends you install the latest servicing stack updates for your operating system before installing the latest cumulative update. Typically, the improvements are reliability and performance improvements that do not require any specific special guidance.