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Q1: What is Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)?
WSUS (previously called Windows Update Services) is the new name for the next version of Software Update Services (SUS).
WSUS is a patch and update component of Windows Server and offers an effective and quick way to help you get secure and stay secure. WSUS represents an important step toward delivering a core software distribution and update management infrastructure in Windows. WSUS has both a server and client component.
Q2: On which platforms does the WSUS client run?
• Windows 2000 Service Pack 3 (SP3) and later
• Windows XP and later
• Windows Server 2003
Q3: On which platforms does the WSUS server run?
• Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 (SP4) and later
• Windows Server 2003
Q4: Why is the name changing again after it was just changed from SUS to Windows Update Services?
Based on customer and partner feedback, the name Windows Update Services and the associated abbreviation (WUS) did not accurately describe the functionality and value of the product.
Windows Server Update Services more appropriately positions the product as a component of Windows Server and reflects the fact that it can be used for updates beyond Windows itself.
Q5: Will WSUS update only Windows operating systems?
No. WSUS will support updating Windows operating systems and, over time, all Microsoft corporate software.
When initially released, WSUS will support updating Windows XP Professional, Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Office XP, Office 2003, Microsoft SQL Server 2000, Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Desktop Engine (MSDE) 2000, and Microsoft Exchange Server 2003. Support for additional Microsoft products will be added over time, without the need to upgrade or redeploy WSUS.
Q6: How can I automatically download and locally store all updates on my WSUS server?
By default, updates are downloaded to your Windows Server WSUS server only when they have been approved for installation.
You can choose to download and store all updates regardless of approval, or you can choose not to download and store any updates locally. (updates are downloaded to computers directly from the Windows Update Web site after being approved for installation.) To change the default settings, go to Advanced Settings in the Options screen of your WSUS console.
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