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Using and Evaluating Windows Software Update Service

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Using and Evaluating Windows Software Update Service (PDF, 2.00MB)Published: 27 Jun, 2003
Created by:
John Ives

This paper describes the installation and use of Microsoft's Software Update Service (SUS) for the deployment of Operating System patches. It will feature an in-depth discussion SUS' features, installation, configuration (both client and server side), and built-in security. Additionally, it will provide an analysis of SUS, its potential affect on an environment and any shortcomings found during its evaluation.