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- Software and Patch Management with Software Update Service, Windows Update and SMS - Level 200
- This webacst covers installation and configuration of Software Update Services SUS and use of Group Policy to configure clients to use SUS for Automatic Updates. Review Systems Management Server SMS features and learn how to install and distribute SUS packages for SMS.
- Tags: Software, Microsoft Software Update Services, Microsoft Windows Update, Patch Management, Microsoft Windows, SMS, Microsoft Systems Management Server
- Webcasts
- Security Patch Management Tools (Part 3) - SMS With the SUS Feature Pack-Level 200
- Do you have an effective, comprehensive patch management strategy? Do you know when to use Systems Management Server SMS and when to use Software Update Services SUS? In this webcast we will discuss using SMS and the SUS Feature Pack as patch management tools in your environment and how they...
- Tags: Microsoft Software Update Services, Security, Patch Management, SMS, Microsoft Systems Management Server, Patches
- Webcasts
- Teachers Building Society Adopts SUS to Manage Microsoft Updates to Its Windows Platform
- Teachers Building Society, based in Wimborne, Dorset, offers a wide range of financial products to its members. The requirement was to provide a system to manage the Windows update patches for the Windows XP desktop and Windows 2000 server infrastructure, following the recent and much publicised MSBlaster virus scare. In...
- Tags: Desktop, Microsoft Software Update Services, Windows Platform, Silversands Ltd., Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Update, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 2000, Operating Systems, Servers, Software, Hardware
- Case studies
- Leading Ad Firm Updates 2,500 Desktops to Boost Client Service While Cutting IT Costs
- The motto of BBDO Worldwide is "The work, the work, the work." To help deliver the best possible work to its corporate clients, the agency replaced a range of desktop operating systems - from Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 through Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional - with Microsoft Windows XP Professional. Technologies...
- Tags: Microsoft Software Update Services, Advertisement, Information Technology, Microsoft Corp., IT Cost, Microsoft Windows, Desktops, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware
- Case studies
- TechNet Webcast: Windows Server 2003 Administration Series (Part 12 of 12): Maintenance and Updates (Level 200)
- This webcast takes a look at maintenance and updates to Microsoft Windows Server 2003. The webcast also covers Software Update Services SUS, patching and services packs. It also discusses patch management, how to use SUS and how to slipstream service packs.
- Tags: Microsoft Software Update Services, Webcast, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft TechNet, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows, Digital Media, Servers, Operating Systems, Software, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Hardware
- Webcasts
- SUS
- I installed SUS on server 2003 but can not connect to my url get error code 401.3
- Tags: inzauto@..., Microsoft Software Update Services
- Discussion threads 2007-06-15
- Patch windows without using update site?
- I have 6 new computers being delivered soon. How can I apply all of the needed patches/updates for Win XP Pro and MS Office without connecting each and every computer to the Windows Update site? ButchWindows Software Update Service or WSUSBut, that would require you to either setup an AD...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Patches, window, twoclones@..., Microsoft Software Update Services, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Update, SUS Server, Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows Server Update Services, Microsoft
- Discussion threads 2007-05-10
- Using SUS With Windows XP Embedded Service Pack 2
- Microsoft Software Update Services SUS provides a complete servicing solution to manage distributing Windows updates to Windows clients, including Microsoft Windows XP Embedded. SUS leverages the Microsoft Windows Update service to download and distribute updates to your deployed run-time images. This white paper provides information about installing, configuring, and using...
- Tags: Microsoft Software Update Services, Service Pack 2, Windows XP Embedded, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Operating Systems, Software
- White papers 2004-12-01
- Software Update Services user rights
- I am using trying to setup Microsoft SUS. Yes, I know about WSUS but we don't want .net right now. Anyway,we have single domain and use the domain global policies for the domain computers. I setup an Organizational Unit that will hold only those computers we want to update. It...
- Tags: Microsoft Software Update Services, GPO, Microsoft Windows Server Update Services, unclebyron, windows, computer, workstation
- Q&A 2006-07-13
- SUS Migration
- We are running Win2003 on all servers.I would like to move our SUS server to another box. Can I just copy over our X:SUSvrootapproveditems.txt to the new install and be ok?No.Follow the directions at http://technet2.microsoft.com/WindowsServer/en/Library/c86e95dc-381f-47a2-b761-1fe0f13ad3f41033.mspx
- Tags: JohnHiltz, windows, Microsoft Software Update Services
- Q&A 2006-05-04
- SUS Migration
- We are running Win2003 on all servers.I would like to move our SUS server to another box. Can I just copy over our X:SUSvrootapproveditems.txt to the new install and be ok?
- Tags: JohnHiltz, windows, Microsoft Software Update Services
- Q&A 2006-05-04
- Microsoft Software Update Services Peer Product Review
- Microsoft Software Update Services Peer Product Review DiscussionShare your Microsoft Software Update Services experiences with TechRepublic Members here by replying below!
- Tags: TechRepublic's Peer Produ, Microsoft Software, Microsoft Software Update Services, Microsoft Software Update Services Peer Product Review, TechRepublic's Peer Product Review, off-topic, Microsoft Corp., Product Review
- Discussion threads 2006-02-14
- Tech Tip: Deploy patches with Software Update Services in Windows Server 2003
- Here's how to deploy patches with Software Update Services. Applying the appropriate patches in a timely manner is critical to the continuing success of your IT organization. While there are many patch management applications available that can help you install all kinds...
- Tags: Guest Contributor, Windows Server 2003 Tips Newsletter, Microsoft Software Update Services, Microsoft Windows Server, Patch Management, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Patches
- Technical articles 2004-07-30
- Group Policy vs WSUS Settings
- Ok, how do I workabout this?: Windows XP client branch log on to its Windows 2000 domain HQfor its services eg, email, intranet, etc. I have deployed WSUS in the branch and HQ deployed SUS. I have tweak the client PC registry to point to branch WSUS server. Everytime the...
- Tags: ed.chee@..., GPO, group policy, HQ SUS, Microsoft Software Update Services, Microsoft Windows Server Update Services, windows
- Q&A 2006-01-16
- Microsoft pushes out Windows patch ahead of time
- Microsoft pushes out Windows patch ahead of timearticle rootMicrosoft pushes out Windows patch ahead of timeWindows customers should expect a regular bulletin next week, even though a fix for a Windows flaw will be rushed out ahead of time. Microsoft is breaking with its monthly patch cycle, because it completed...
- Tags: flaw, microsoft, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Software Update Services, Microsoft Windows, patch, security, Sonja Thompson, windows, wmf
- Discussion threads 2006-01-06
- IE/Windowsupdate problems
- I have a few machines I can't seem to run Critical Updates on - one of which is my workstation. The updates would download and "install" but all of them (11) would show up in red and say they failed.I read on a discussion board about removing the...
- Tags: Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Update, proxy setting, SamLowrey, windows
- Q&A 2005-05-12
- Windows Security Update installs as Power User
- We would like to deploy WinXP SP2 and Windows Security Updates to multiple WinXP computers however our users are restricted and only have Power User rights.We are interested in perhaps a group policy that can be implemented locally that will allow Windows Security Updates to be available for download and...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows, Power, Power User, Power-user, wayne.ha, windows, Windows Security Update, Windows Security Updates
- Q&A 2005-02-24
- Essential Tools: One tech's top picks
- Over the 16 or so years I've been in the business of helpinghumans get to know and love their computers, I've acquired a set of tools,utilities, and applications to assist in this sometimes daunting task. Althoughevery tool or applet might not be the latest or greatest, I've developed afamiliarity and...
- Tags: Becky Roberts, EventSentry Light, Filemon, Microsoft Software Update Services, Microsoft Windows, RealVNC, server, tool
- Technical articles 2005-08-18
- Parent Child SUS server topology
- I have a Parent SUS server with all updates saved locally. I have a child SUS with its update location set to the Parent's servernamesharename. I approve xp updates on the parent. The child downloads all of the updates off parent. Is it the case that the child downloads all...
- Tags: dagppm@..., hardware, Microsoft Software Update Services, server
- Q&A 2005-08-16
- Learn how Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) makes Windows Server 2003 patch management easier
- WSUS upgraded from SUSI have just deployed WSUS. I've been using SUS for a year or so before.It does have a lot more features than SUS and it’s definitely an excellent product for the money ($0). However, like any new piece of software, it still has glitches and they’re not...
- Tags: hardware, Microsoft Software Update Services, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Server Update Services, patch management, Stelian, sus, wsus
- Discussion threads 2005-07-20
