That is no excuse. Just because technology is not their priority that does not give them an excuse to not make an effort. If they are responsible for the technology and their name is associated with it then they have to do the best they can. That's the way it should be done. You put in the effort regardless. In everything in life. There's no free pass for not trying.
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Trevor Sullivan Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2014 9:09 AM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: [mssms] PSA: Updating the Windows Update Agent (WUA) via ConfigMgr Everyone has different priorities in life. For some people, technology is not their priority. Consequently, they might require the guidance of vendors and industry experts to help them along. Given this, the responsibility falls on us to ensure that people of all skill levels are offered the strongest, and most reliable, information. Cheers, Trevor Sullivan Microsoft PowerShell MVP From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Stephen Murley Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2014 7:50 AM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: [mssms] PSA: Updating the Windows Update Agent (WUA) via ConfigMgr Are those the people we don't talk about? From: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Daniel Ratliff Sent: 16 July 2014 13:00 To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Subject: RE: [mssms] PSA: Updating the Windows Update Agent (WUA) via ConfigMgr But then, who are the experts? Daniel Ratliff From: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Stephen Murley Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2014 7:41 AM To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Subject: RE: [mssms] PSA: Updating the Windows Update Agent (WUA) via ConfigMgr That's true of course, but ... most will follow the advice of the experts when you read instructions. First thing you'll be asked if something goes wrong is "Did you follow the instructions?". Not got a leg to stand on if you didn't at least first try the advice given. From: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Marable, Mike Sent: 16 July 2014 12:35 To: '[email protected]' Subject: RE: [mssms] PSA: Updating the Windows Update Agent (WUA) via ConfigMgr That is a sad commentary on some of those in our profession. If one is unwilling to push themselves to try and instead need to be handed the perfect answer for their issue, then I think that they are in the wrong field. If someone is unwilling to learn the product, they need to consider stepping aside and letting someone else take over. "Unless you try to do something beyond what you have already mastered, you will never grow." -Ralph Waldo Emerson From: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Trevor Sullivan Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2014 11:13 AM To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Subject: RE: [mssms] PSA: Updating the Windows Update Agent (WUA) via ConfigMgr Right, I think the idea though is that most people just follow directions, so they need to be guided on how best to implement the update. Since it's more likely that people will follow Microsoft guidance, than some random person's blog (like mine :)), I think it is advisable for Microsoft to write with this mindset. Cheers, Trevor Sullivan Microsoft PowerShell MVP From: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Brandon Linton Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2014 9:59 AM To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Subject: RE: [mssms] PSA: Updating the Windows Update Agent (WUA) via ConfigMgr Not a limitation of the installer or CM obviously just what the author decided to use out of convenience of the post. Looks like a simple blog post for someone who wants to write it up... :) Thanks, Brandon A. Linton | Sr. Consultant | [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> | Work 484.323.7205 From: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Trevor Sullivan Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2014 10:49 AM To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Subject: RE: [mssms] PSA: Updating the Windows Update Agent (WUA) via ConfigMgr I left a comment on the blog post saying the exact same thing .... :) Cheers, Trevor Sullivan Microsoft PowerShell MVP From: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Sherry Kissinger Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2014 8:55 AM To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Subject: Re: [mssms] PSA: Updating the Windows Update Agent (WUA) via ConfigMgr That's nice--a standalone redistributable, finally. Of course, I'm curious why it's blogged to be deployed as a classic package/program/advert. I can't see why it couldn't easily be an Application Deployment. Sherry Kissinger On Tuesday, July 15, 2014 7:38 AM, Trevor Sullivan <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: http://blogs.technet.com/b/configmgrteam/archive/2014/07/14/how-to-install-the-windows-update-agent-on-client-computers.aspx Cheers, Trevor Sullivan Microsoft PowerShell MVP ********************************************************** Electronic Mail is not secure, may not be read every day, and should not be used for urgent or sensitive issues ________________________________ [http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/images/email_footer.gif]<http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/worldclass> This email and any files with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the recipient to whom it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient then copying, distribution or other use of the information contained is strictly prohibited and you should not rely on it. If you have received this email in error please let the sender know immediately and delete it from your system(s). 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