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• June 24, 2002 •
Last week, Microsoft released the Software Update Services (SUS). Microsoft Software Update Services is designed to greatly simplify the process of keeping Windows-based systems up-to-date with the latest critical updates. SUS enables administrators to deploy critical updates to Windows 2000-based, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 computers.
SUS consist of a client and a server component. The client is based on the Windows Automatic Updates technology that was significantly updated for Windows XP. Automatic Updates is a proactive pull service that enables users with administrative privileges to automatically download and install Windows updates such as critical operating system fixes and Windows security patches.
The server is based on the same back-end technology used on the public Windows Update site that has been servicing Windows customers since mid-1998. It runs on Windows 2000 Server with Service Pack 2 or later. Internet Information Services (IIS) must be enabled on the server.
Microsoft posted a short Flash Demo of the core features, functionality and benefits of using Software Update Services.
A White Paper on the subject is also available, as is a FAQ.
The Client and Server can be downloaded separately.
