When I setup SBS 2011 several years ago, it automatically setup WSUS. We have 6 workstations and the server in the office. WSUS is taking up too much server space and I find it frustrating to maintain. I have spent days trying to clean up old updates with WSUS consoles keep on crashing.
Do I really need WSUS? Any easy instruction to disable WSUS? Will the 6 workstations automatically go out to get Windows updates after I disable WSUS?
Best Answer
No. You can configure computers to pull updates directly from Microsoft, in which case you will not need WSUS.
C:\WSUS\
for leftover content/packages, and delete if needed. Leave the database folders intact to avoid SQL issues.Generally, no. Clients (including the Windows Update client on the server itself) are configured to use a given WSUS server by Group Policy Object (GPO). The GPO(s) will need to be modified.
Be sure to follow-up and check workstations, and make sure they are properly getting updates. Continue checking periodically. Falling behind on updates often leads to security compromise (virus, worm, ransomware, etc.).
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