Thanks Bink of WindowsXP.nu for this one. SUS has been released, now administrators can have there own WindowsUpdate server which is in sync with the WindowsUpdate server on the Internet.
After the admin has tested the patch it can be autimaticly be installed on clients within hours after the release!
Microsoft Software Update Services (SUS) is designed to greatly simplify the process of keeping Windows-based systems up-to-date with the latest critical updates. SUS enables administrators to quickly and reliably deploy critical updates to their Windows 2000-based servers as well as desktop computers running Windows 2000 Professional or Windows XP Professional.
Download: SUS Client (Automatic/Critical Updates)
Download: Software Update Services Server
Software Update Services can be installed on the following operating systems:
News source: Windows 2000 SUS page
After the admin has tested the patch it can be autimaticly be installed on clients within hours after the release!
Microsoft Software Update Services (SUS) is designed to greatly simplify the process of keeping Windows-based systems up-to-date with the latest critical updates. SUS enables administrators to quickly and reliably deploy critical updates to their Windows 2000-based servers as well as desktop computers running Windows 2000 Professional or Windows XP Professional.
Download: SUS Client (Automatic/Critical Updates) Download: Software Update Services ServerSoftware Update Services can be installed on the following operating systems:
- Windows 2000 Server Family with Service Pack 2
- Windows .NET Server Family (RC1 and higher)
News source: Windows 2000 SUS page
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