Installing and Managing Windows Update Service: Part 1 of 4
So what is really WSUS?
Windows Server Update Service or WSUS in a nutshell is a local cache / copy of the Windows Update Service that is in the internet. Instead of all of your machines connecting to the internet, they connect to a local WebServer (IIS) where the Update server is installed. Your WSUS server downloads the updates from Microsoft Updates then publishes it to the client machines. Because its located locally and it is built around GPO, you have full control over your PC updates, plus it saves you bandwidth.
And Oh its free! So now join me in my 4 part implementation of WSUS :D. and, if you are reading this and found something wrong, feel free to correct me, pretty please :D
Installing and Managing Windows Update Service: Part 4 of 4 : Synchronize and Manage Updates
Installing and Managing Windows Update Service: Part 3 of 4: Client configuration using GPO
Installing and Managing Windows Update Service: Part 2 of 4: Server Installation
Installing and Managing Windows Update Service: Part 1 of 4: Measure twice cut once (PLAN)
I suggest that you go over these documents before doing anything and if you found that I’m doing something wrong, please do drop me an email at johndelizo@live.com
Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Started with Microsoft Windows Server Update Services 3.0 SP1 Microsoft Windows Server Update Services 3.0 SP1 Operations Guide Microsoft Windows Server Update Services 3.0 SP1 Overview