Great, thanks for this, just the kind of thing I was looking for! 2009/6/10 tony patton <[email protected]>
> > Hiya, > > Our setup is as follows, but our links are 100mb between sites, not sure if > thats classed as slow or not. > > Main WSUS server in HQ > 6 remote sites with downstream servers > > Downstream servers sync with the master between 2 and 3 AM, so there is no > intersite traffic during working hours, unless I approve something then I > manually sync it, but it wouldn't be a massive size. > > The servers and desktops were recently seperated onto their own WSUS > servers, the servers are managed by a single WSUS in HQ. > > We have the desktops managed by GPO into their target groups with install > time set to 4pm, which actually runs at 3pm due to daylight bloody savings > time. > Reboot prompts are set to 30 minute intervals. > > Main gotcha I came across when setting it up was that the downstream > servers need to manally sync quite a number of times before they get all the > updates downloaded. > > Just run the server cleanup wizard on the master before setting up the > downstreams, otherwise you;ll be transferring updates that aren't needed. > > HTH > > > Tony Patton > Desktop Operations Cavan > Ext 8078 > Direct Dial 049 435 2878 > email: [email protected] > > > *Clayton Doige <[email protected]>* > > 10/06/2009 09:37 Please respond to > "NT System Admin Issues" <[email protected]> > > To > "NT System Admin Issues" <[email protected]> cc > Subject > WSUS WAN Advice > > > > > > Hi all, I am hoping some of you can offer some advice with regards to > deploying Child WSUS server in a Windows 2003 server/XP Professional > environment when the organisation is spread across multiple sites connected > by slow WAN/VPN links. > > How do you manage the deployment of patches to child servers at the sites, > how are you setting up computer groups (via group policy or WSUS itself). I > am just looking to get an idea of the best way to deploy the Child sites to > minimise the impact of update downloads on the WAN links really. > > Not urgent, just seeking any advice, experience and gotchas I might want to > be aware of. > > Many thanks > > Clayton > > > > > > ====================================================================http://www.quinn-insurance.com > > This e-mail is intended only for the addressee named above. The contents > should not be copied nor disclosed to any other person. Any views or > opinions expressed are solely those of the sender and > do not necessarily represent those of QUINN-Insurance, unless otherwise > specifically stated . As internet communications are not secure, > QUINN-Insurance is not responsible for the contents of this message nor > responsible for any change made to this message after it was sent by the > original sender. Although virus scanning is used on all inbound and > outbound e-mail, we advise you to carry out your own virus check before > opening any attachment. We cannot accept liability for any damage sustained > as a result of any software viruses. > > ==================================================================== > > QUINN-Life Direct Limited is regulated by the Financial Regulator. > QUINN-Insurance Limited is regulated by the Financial Regulator and > regulated by the Financial Services Authority for the conduct of UK > business. > > ==================================================================== > > QUINN-Life Direct Limited is registered in Ireland, registration number > 292374 and is a private company limited by shares. > QUINN-Insurance Limited is registered in Ireland, registration number > 240768 and is a private company limited by shares. > Both companies have their head office at Dublin Road, Cavan, Co. Cavan. > > > > > > -- Regards, Clayton [email protected] http://alsipius.com ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~
