Critical Update Deployment Methods?

[Steve Gould]

Hello,

Does anyone know if there is a way to build operating system specific
critical updates that can be deployed via CDROM?

I have numerous remote client machines that don't have Internet access. The
operating systems are Windows 98SE, Windows 2000 Prof, and Windows XP prof.

I would love to be able to create OS specific CD's that when launched would
scan and install the needed current critical updates on the remote machines
without needing Internet access.

Does something like this exist yet?


--
Steve Gould
Network Administrator
APA - The Engineered Wood Association
253-620-7454
(e-mail address removed)

 

[Torgeir Bakken (MVP)]

Does anyone know if there is a way to build operating system specific
critical updates that can be deployed via CDROM?

I have numerous remote client machines that don't have Internet access. The
operating systems are Windows 98SE, Windows 2000 Prof, and Windows XP prof.

Hi

Here are some links that might be of interest for you:

A)
Unattended, A Windows deployment system
http://unattended.sourceforge.net/

See "How to install hotfixes and applications" under "What next?"


B)
Visual Basic Script Hotfix Installation System:
http://groups.google.com/[email protected]


C)
If you want to script the installs yourself, you could e.g. combine the
information in the links above with the information in the following links:

http://groups.google.com/groups?selm=s5gk74srdje.fsf@patl=users.sf.net

http://groups.google.com/[email protected]

Command-Line Switches For Windows Software Update Packages (1)
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=262841

Command-Line Switches for Microsoft Software Update Packages (2)
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=824687

New File Naming Schema for Microsoft Windows Software Update Packages
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=816915

 

[Steven Liu]

Hi Steve,

I think you can setup the Software Update Services server on your local
network.

It can be downloaded and installed at:

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=A7AA96E4-6E41-4F54-
972C-AE66A4E4BF6C&displaylang=en

The server application is free.

Then, you can use the Group Policy the deploy a policy to force all clients
to access the SUS server to install the updates.

328010 How to Configure Automatic Updates by Using Group Policy or Registry
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=328010

Here is some more information:

322365 Server requirements and recommendations for installing Microsoft
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=322365

SUS web site:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserversystem/sus/default.mspx

Thanks for using Microsoft Newsgroup!

Sincerely,

Steven Liu [MSFT]

Microsoft Online Partner Support

MCSE 2000

Get Secure! - www.microsoft.com/security

This posting is provided "as is" with no warranties and confers no rights.

 

[Steve Gould]

Very good suggestions. Thank you!

Steve

prof.

Hi

Here are some links that might be of interest for you:

A)
Unattended, A Windows deployment system
http://unattended.sourceforge.net/

See "How to install hotfixes and applications" under "What next?"


B)
Visual Basic Script Hotfix Installation System:
http://groups.google.com/[email protected]


C)
If you want to script the installs yourself, you could e.g. combine the
information in the links above with the information in the following links:

http://groups.google.com/groups?selm=s5gk74srdje.fsf@patl=users.sf.net

http://groups.google.com/[email protected]

Command-Line Switches For Windows Software Update Packages (1)
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=262841

Command-Line Switches for Microsoft Software Update Packages (2)
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=824687

New File Naming Schema for Microsoft Windows Software Update Packages
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=816915


--
torgeir
Microsoft MVP Scripting and WMI, Porsgrunn Norway
Administration scripting examples and an ONLINE version of the 1328 page
Scripting Guide: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/scriptcenter

 

[Steve Gould]

Great suggestion. I'll look into this for sure.

Steve

 

[Torgeir Bakken (MVP)]

Does anyone know if there is a way to build operating system specific
critical updates that can be deployed via CDROM?

I have numerous remote client machines that don't have Internet access. The
operating systems are Windows 98SE, Windows 2000 Prof, and Windows XP prof.

I would love to be able to create OS specific CD's that when launched would
scan and install the needed current critical updates on the remote machines
without needing Internet access.

Does something like this exist yet?

Hi

This one might be relevant for you:

Order the Windows Security Update CD from here:

http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/cd/order.asp


The CD includes Microsoft critical updates released through October 2003
(and SP4 for Windows 2000 / SP1 for Windows XP) as well as information
to help you protect your PC.

Supports Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows 98, and
Windows 98 Second Edition (SE).

 

[Steve Gould]

That sounds familiar. I seem to recall that being in Technet. I'll look for
the CD tomorrow.

Steve