If you want to get more updates in the future, Windows Server 2008 must be installed on version KB4493730
Windows Server 2008 SP2 administrators will be provided with a new service update starting today to add support for the signed SHA-2 updates (SHA-2 code signed ) Future. If SHA-2 support is not added to the operating system, you will not be able to install important updates starting from July 2019.
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As we all know, all Windows updates are now double signed with both SHA-1 and SHA-2 code signing certificates. However, Microsoft has stated that starting July 16, 2019, Windows updates will only be signed with the SHA-2 algorithm. The cause of this decision is thought to be because security researchers have noted the emergence of many vulnerabilities in the SHA-1 algorithm making it less secure. Thus, starting from the above timeline, updates for Windows Server 2008 SP2 will only be signed with the SHA-2 algorithm.
However, because Windows Server 2008 SP2 inherently does not support SHA-2, Microsoft has released service update KB4493730 to add support for the SHA-2 code signing certificate for this operating system.
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If you have not installed this update, Microsoft will redistribute it as a security update on May 14, 2019. And starting July 16, 2019, the installation of new updates on Windows Server 2008 SP2 will require SHA-2 algorithm.
Earlier Microsoft had stated that there was an issue with the KB4493730 update that caused it to be stuck in "Phase 2 on 2" or "Phase 3 on 3" during the update process when installed with the Other updates. Therefore, Microsoft strongly recommends that you start installing this KB4493730 update before installing any other updates.
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If you encounter problems as described above, you can "press Ctrl + Alt + Delete to continue the login session. This only happens once and does not interfere with the installation process. updates".
