Setup Windows Server Update Services

Windows Software Update Services

Our local WSUS server is currently hosted on Lancer (because WSUS requires IIS) and directly mirrors all the updates available for Windows XP. The WSUS server can be administered through http://lancer.iat.sfu.ca/WSUSAdmin/.

Setup a Client to use WSUS

WSUS can be configured on any Windows 2000 SP3+ or Windows XP SP1+ by adding some registry information pointing automatic updates to our local WSUS server. Note: In System Properties, the automatic update options will be grayed out once WSUS is configured.

Registry file to install: Media:WSUS_install.reg

Registry file to uninstall:

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Monthly Maintenance

WSUS has no option to auto allow new updates to be accepted and given to clients, therefore each month (after Microsoft releases new updates) a Research Administrator must log into the WSUS server on Lancer and manually approve the new security updates.

File:WSUS Client Diagnostic Tool.tbz2 - Windows exe which tests if WindowsXP has all required software installed for a WSUS client.

Note: Windows Software Services replaces Software Update Services