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The Microsoft Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) is a tool for management and distribution of critical Windows patches. These patches address known security vulnerabilities and stability issues in Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 operating systems.
ITS Desktop Infrastructure is redistributing this Microsoft service on WSUS servers located in the Phillips machine room, for improved speed and reliability to UNC-based client systems.
WSUS is well-suited for an Active Directory environment; however, you can use WSUS without using AD. We encourage anyone affiliated with UNC-CH to take advantage of this service. If interested, contact your IT support staff for assistance.
WSUS is supported on:
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Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional (with Service Pack 2 or later)
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Microsoft Windows 2000 Server (with Service Pack 2 or later)
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Microsoft Windows Advanced Server (with Service Pack 2 or later)
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Microsoft Windows XP Professional
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Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
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Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Older versions of Microsoft Windows, including 95, 98, NT, and ME, are not supported by WSUS and cannot be patched with this server.
Currently, WSUS provides:
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Windows Critical Updates
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Windows Critical Security Updates
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Windows Security Roll-ups
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Microsoft Office Updates
We only offer Service Packs if you request them from us.
It is not possible to use WSUS to deploy your own updates or third-party updates. It is also not possible to update to a newer version of Internet Explorer via WSUS. WSUS will provide the latest patches available for the version currently running on your system, but it will not install a different version on your system.
