Autodesk Access currently allows users to install Autodesk Vault Server updates directly from the Autodesk Access interface.
In practice, Vault Server updates often require administrator oversight and preparation, including stopping dependent services such as IIS, Job Dispatch, etc. Installing updates through Autodesk Access bypasses this intentional process and can lead to failed or incomplete updates.
A few cases have been observed where Vault Server updates initiated through Autodesk Access become stuck during installation (for example, Vault 2025.4.2 hanging at 97%), leaving administrators with no option but to terminate the installation through Task Manager.
Suggested Improvement:
Exclude Autodesk Vault Server updates from Autodesk Access and require server updates to be installed using the standalone installer.
Alternatively, if Vault Server updates remain available through Autodesk Access, provide clear warnings and validation checks to ensure that all required services are stopped before installation begins.
