What is a common issue when implementing a mandatory application update?

When implementing a mandatory application update, downtime during the update is often a significant issue. This downtime can disrupt user activities and access to the application, leading to potential frustration among users. As applications are updated, they may need to stop running temporarily to ensure that the new version is successfully installed and any associated configurations are applied.

This situation becomes particularly problematic in environments where the application is critical to operations or when users rely on it for real-time tasks. The need to schedule updates during off-peak hours can add to the complexity of the deployment process, as organizations must balance the urgency of applying security patches with the operational requirements of their users.

In contrast, increased user engagement, better security compliance, and diminished application performance are outcomes that could stem from applying updates but are not common issues specifically related to the implementation process itself. These alternatives reflect benefits or potential performance impacts rather than the operational challenge represented by downtime during the update process.