Patching the operating system (OS) with the latest security updates can lead to increased CPU utilization, potentially impacting performance in some cases, especially when running resource-intensive workloads or having limited CPU capacity. The impact of patching on Couchbase data platform varies depending on the size and configuration of the cluster, as well as the workload being run. In general, smaller clusters with limited CPU capacity may experience more significant performance degradation after applying patches. To minimize the impact of patching on performance, it is recommended to re-evaluate the sizing of the Couchbase cluster to ensure it has sufficient additional CPU capacity before applying OS patches, and to carefully monitor Web Console monitoring pages for bucket statistics.