Install WSUS with a SQL Server database

Since Windows 2016 server, it is possible to install the Windows Server Update Service (WSUS) directly with a SQL Server database. In this article we will see how to proceed. Prerequisites To install WSUS with a SQL Server database you need: Windows 2016 or 2019 server for the WSUS role An instance of SQL Server …

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WSUS: Fix the problem of downloading Windows 10 updates

Console IIS on WSUS

The upgrades of Windows 10 are distributed using an .ESD file. By default, the WSUS server (IIS) does not process requests on ESD files and this fact in the Windows Update Manager updates remains at 0% download. To solve this problem, it has the MIME type declared in IIS. 1. Go to the IIS console …

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WSUS : automatic approval of updates

apply the rule

In this tutorial, we will see how to automatically approve definition updates on WSUS. Definition updates are available almost daily, automatic approval avoids doing so. Approve updates automatically 1. Go to the WSUS console in Options 1 and click on Automatic Approvals 2 . 2. Click New Rule 1 . 3. Check the box When …

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WSUS – Installation and configuration – Windows Server Update Service

Synchronisation en cours...

Introduction Windows Server Update Service (WSUS) is a built-in role in Windows Server, which enables the implementation of a Microsoft Updates distribution system internally. The benefits of WSUS: Prerequisites The server does not have to be in a domain. Before you start installing and configuring WSUS, I recommend that you list the Microsoft products you …

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Powershell: Automatically decline ARM64 Updates on WSUS

The PowerShell script below allows you to automatically decline ARM64 updates from Windows 10 into WSUS. The script can be started manually or by a scheduled task. The script must be running on the WSUS server. Works under: Windows 2012 and 2010R2 Windows 2016 To enable email notifications: Pass the $ EmailLog variable to $ …

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Powershell: Automatically decline Itanium Updates on WSUS

The PowerShell script below allows you to automatically decline Itanium updates in WSUS. The script can be started manually or by a scheduled task. The script must be run on the WSUS server. Works under: Windows 2008 et 2008R2 Windows 2012 et 2010R2 Windows 2016 To enable email notifications: Pass the $EmailLog variable to $True …

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