The Silent Performance Killers: BIOS and Firmware Updates

Watch a 17-minute conference talk from SREcon24 Europe/Middle East/Africa exploring how BIOS and firmware updates can significantly impact system performance. Learn why vendors are becoming more stringent about applying patches and security fixes, and discover the importance of implementing pre- and post-patch testing protocols. Understand the potential risks of blindly following vendor update recommendations without proper analysis, and gain insights into protecting hardware and systems from performance degradation. Presented by Darin E. Langone, this talk addresses critical considerations for system reliability engineers managing infrastructure updates in an environment of constant CVEs, bug fixes, and enhancements.