Install WSUS issues

[beancole]

Hi All,

 

I am installing WSUS on server 2012 R2 and having a nightmare installing it. It installs but the post instll config fails. Having done some googling I have tried a few fixes but nothings playing.

 

Before I get really down and dirty trying to sort it does anyone just use GPO to set windows update automatically. If so what results does this come off with? Obviously each machine would download its own updates and im not too fussed about bandwidth drain. Also when does it apply the update? on startup of each machine does that have an effect on anyone?

[Michael]

Is it the same issue as this?

[Michael]

To answer your question directly, I would recommend a WSUS setup, as it puts you in full control what is or isn't distributed to workstations. It's generally recommended to decline all updates and only allow updates as required. This is especially important, seeing as the default for Windows 10 is to install all updates. You can only temporarily disable Upgrades, for example 10240 > 10586, but with WSUS it will work indefinitely.