Integrate Windows Update Services (WSUS) into Windows Home Server - Page 2

waveydavey · #11 (**permalink**) 09-01-2008, 03:37 PM

It's a pain in the bottom to install, not just a single msi or anything. There were about 4 or 5 parts to it, including SQL of some sort (you can use the cut MS free one though) but it's doable.

windows · #12 (**permalink**) 10-01-2008, 11:04 AM

Ah that matches my half recalled attempts at loading it ages back, I knew it was not straight forward and in the end I think I gave up as not worth the effort.

waveydavey · #13 (**permalink**) 10-01-2008, 11:10 AM

It might be worth looking again as WSUS 3 is out now (last month I believe). I've not got around to upgrading to this yet but I've heard it's loads easier.

windows · #14 (**permalink**) 10-01-2008, 11:41 AM

Not really worth it these days with the BB as said in the thread. I would have been useful a few year ago but not now.

tonybro · #15 (**permalink**) 10-01-2008, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by waveydavey

It might be worth looking again as WSUS 3 is out now (last month I believe). I've not got around to upgrading to this yet but I've heard it's loads easier.

I think you are right Dave but I also think I read it needs a server OS for installation...

waveydavey · #16 (**permalink**) 10-01-2008, 02:48 PM

The old one definitely didn't (v2), but I wouldn't be surprised if the new ones does (v3).

windows · #17 (**permalink**) 11-01-2008, 08:20 PM

Which ties in with what I originally thought

waveydavey · #18 (**permalink**) 14-01-2008, 10:24 AM

FYI

WSUS 3.0 Server Software Prerequisites:
- Windows Server 2003 SP1 or later
- IIS 6.0 or later
- Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0
- Microsoft Management Console 3.0
- Microsoft Report Viewer
- SQL Server 2005 SP1 is optional. Note if a compatible version of SQL Server is not installed already, WSUS 3.0 will install Windows Internal Database.

windows · #19 (**permalink**) 14-01-2008, 06:40 PM

Well that closes that one out nicely