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centralize windows update?

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by techserf

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is there a way to setup a win2k DC as the central windows update server for the whole domain? so that each client doesn't need to go out on the internet individually? also, can this server 'push' out updates automatically to everyone?

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by xpertdragon

There may not be a Free soltion, or a built-in soltion that is going to work exactly the way you want it to, and for the needs you have.

If I may recommend good software that can accomplish all you need, which is "UpdateExpert". THis software allows you to store HOt fixes, patches and Windows updates in one centralized location, so that you can push updates out to workstations on your network.

You can take a fully working demo for a testdrive at their site after the download. The site address is:

www.stbernard.com

Paul

by curlergirl

Microsoft has a new (free) tool called SUS (Software Update Services) that is designed to do at least some of this. I haven't used it but we are planning to try testing it at one of our sites in the next weeks or month or so. Check it out on the Technet website - http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treeview/default.asp?url=/technet/downloads/itdownloads/Default.asp (be sure to remove any spaces in the url - if this url doesn't work for you, go to www.microsoft.com/technet, then click on Downloads, then IT Downloads). It's about the 1/3 of the way down the page. Hope this helps!

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