How to push updates/patches/software to users in AD

[Bob Doyle]

Hello,

I'm looking for a KB article ( if one exists ) on how to push
patches/updates/services packs to users that are logging into my Win2K DC
that uses AD.

Thanks,
Bob

 

[Marka2k]

Consider using MSUS (Microsoft Software Update Service) it is available from
Microsoft. It is a application that according to a schedule goes out to the
MS Update Site and d/l updates automatically you then approve the updates to
be pushed to the clients.

Hope this helps

 

[Bob Doyle]

Thanks, I'll check it out!

Bob

Consider using MSUS (Microsoft Software Update Service) it is available from
Microsoft. It is a application that according to a schedule goes out to the
MS Update Site and d/l updates automatically you then approve the updates to
be pushed to the clients.

Hope this helps

 

[Jimmy Andersson]

FYI you can't use SUS to install Service Packs.

SUS FAQ:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/windowsupdate/sus/susfaq.asp

Regards,
/Jimmy

 

[MadDHatteR]

There's also SMS, GPOs (a bit clunky for updates/service packs though), and
Knowledge Base article 827227.

\\ MadDHatteR

 

[RedBox]

You can now use SUS to push Service Packs and Updates to clients. Check out
the FAQ.


RedBox

 

[Jimmy Andersson [MVP]]

Yes, now you can. But you couldn't when I posted the message...

Regards,
/Jimmy