How does SCCM and WSUS work together?

How does SCCM and WSUS work together?

WSUS downloads updates catalog and update binaries when SCCM requests them. Primary site configures himself WSUS role. When it is done, Primary site synchronizes updates catalog and requests binaries when the update package is creating.

Is WSUS needed for SCCM?

You need a WSUS Server and integrated with SCCM for deploying patches. You can install WSUS on SCCM server or remotely as well. Below is article to configure WSUS, hope it will help to Install WSUS and add a SUP role.

How do I install WSUS on Server 2012?

In Windows Server 2012 and 2012 R2, WSUS is included with the Windows Server operating system. To install WSUS, open the Server Manager and select the Add Roles and Features command from the Manage menu. When you do, Windows will launch the Add Roles and Features Wizard.

Why is SCCM better than WSUS?

WSUS can meet the needs of a Windows-only network at the most basic level, while SCCM offers an expanded array of tools for more control over patch deployment and endpoint visibility. SCCM also offers pathways for patching alternate OS and third party applications, but on the whole, it still leaves much to be desired.

How do I know if WSUS is configured?

To verify the server version, follow these steps:

  1. Open the WSUS console.
  2. Click the server name.
  3. Locate the version number under Overview > Connection > Server Version.
  4. Check whether the version is 3.2. 7600.283 or a later version.

How do I install WSUS clients?

Enable Client-side Targeting

  1. In Group Policy Object Editor, expand Computer Configuration, expand Administrative Templates, expand Windows Components, and then click Windows Update.
  2. In the details pane, click “Enable client-side targeting”.
  3. Click “Enabled” and enter the name of a computer group in the box.
  4. Click OK.

Is WSUS going away?

Windows Server Update Services has been around for a long time and is the tool many administrators rely on to manage Windows updates. Microsoft released Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) in 2005 to supersede Software Update Services (SUS). WSUS is still fully supported and many companies rely on it.

How do I install WSUS for SCCM Configuration Manager?

Here is a video tutorial for installing WSUS for SCCM Configuration Manager. To install WSUS on Windows Server 2012 R2, click on Server Manager, click on Manage, click Add Roles and Features, select Windows Server Update Services and click on Next. Click Next.

How to install WSUS on Windows Server 2012 R2 (R2)?

To install WSUS on Windows Server 2012 R2, click on Server Manager, click on Manage, click Add Roles and Features, select Windows Server Update Services and click on Next. Click Next. Choose WSUS Services and Database as these are the ones that are actually required. We will not select WID Database here. Click on Next.

Does SCCM 2012 R2 support 64-bit site systems?

SCCM 2012 R2 supports only 64-bit site systems, you must use the 64-bit version of WSUS on one of the supported 64-bit editions of Windows Server. Here is a video tutorial for installing WSUS for SCCM Configuration Manager.

How do I enable WSUS instead of Microsoft Update?

If you have already have a WSUS server in your environment and want your new WSUS to synch updates from that instead of Microsoft Update, enable the second option. Enter the server name and port number (For WSUS on Windows Servere 2012 R2, the default port is 8530)