Microsoft Windows Server Update Services Initial Setup
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Saad Khoudali
System Administrator at Confidential
Setting up WSUS is quite easy, but the installation itself is just a feature you can enable in your server. If you really want to use it well, you need to do extra configuration tasks, not only in the WSUS server but also in the Active Directory server. You will typically have to create a few network group policies and other configurations in addition to setting up WSUS itself.
View full review »The implementation process offers a moderate level of difficulty. It's not easy, nor is it complex.
You need one Windows Server, at least for maintenance.
View full review »The initial setup of the system is complex. It requires the expertise of an individual who can set up and comprehend the intricacies involved. Even after installation, the configuration of processes, services, and other elements necessitates specific attention and configuration.
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Microsoft Windows Server Update Services
April 2024
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The solution's initial setup is pretty straightforward.
View full review »The deployment process is very straightforward and easy.
View full review »The initial setup is straightforward. We began by thoroughly reviewing the installation manual to gain a clear understanding of the prerequisites and requirements for the application. We started preparing servers and integrations, followed by deploying the agent across all machines to centralize management through WSUS. It takes time to understand specific criteria to be deployed automatically.
View full review »Even though the initial setup was tricky, it was easy since ample documentation was available.
The solution is deployed on the cloud. Regarding the time taken for the deployment process, after experimenting with the tool for a couple of weeks, we were able to get it up and running in our company.
Our company had only one engineer who experimented with the solution and deployed it on the cloud.
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Daniel Lutz
Consultant at Trigonova GmbH
The installation is quite easy. To deploy it completely it took about four hours for installation and configuration.
View full review »It is very easy to deploy the product.
View full review »The setup is very easy. One benefit is that it downloads from the internet, and we can select which patches to deploy onto the client computers. The client computers don't need to download it again.
The initial setup was the easiest thing I've seen with Microsoft. I would rate the setup a ten out of ten.
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Mahendra Reddy
Manager at Stark International
For beginners, it might be a bit complex to set up the solution. However, with well-experienced guides like engineers, it would be easy for them to fix the infrastructure and deploy these Windows servers.
View full review »The initial setup was complex. Sometimes, if there is an error, it takes a very long time to correct it.
The tools deployment is straightforward.
View full review »The initial setup wasn't complex. It's easy. I think that it could be run in one day. It needs weekly or sometimes daily maintenance to check and update the signature or to check and get the update via Microsoft.
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reviewer0976523
System and network security engineer at Central Bank of Nigeria
The initial setup is straightforward. We need two engineers for the deployment and maintenance of the tool.
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reviewer1396728
Technology Consultant at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees
We had a lot of issues during deployment. I remember when we first deployed this solution, it didn't work, so we had to retry, we had to troubleshoot, and then after we finally got it, we could only partially use it. It would be great if the process were more simple so that we could deploy it on the first try to hundreds and thousands of clients. I don't remember the time duration of the installation or how big our deployment team was.
View full review »The setup is easy.
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Selvaraj Perumalsamy
IT Support at Rabban Ready Mix Company WLL
The initial setup is easy. It took us an hour to migrate the data from on-premises to the cloud. I rate the process a ten out of ten.
View full review »We have found the implementation to be pretty straightforward and simple. It is not a difficult or ultimately complex process. I'd rate the experience a three out of five in terms of ease of deployment. I can't remember exactly how long it took to deploy.
You only need about two to three people to handle deployment and maintenance. They handle planning and infrastructure.
View full review »The initial setup was medium in complexity.
View full review »The initial setup was straightforward.
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reviewer1678521
Lead - Global IT Networks at a recruiting/HR firm with 10,001+ employees
Setup is very simple and straightforward.
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AdityaParihar
Senior System Administrator at a computer software company with 501-1,000 employees
Setup is complex. I would rate it as seven out of ten.
For the installation process, we had to install a service from Windows and load the drivers.
The amount of time it takes to deploy will depend on the operating system. It can take from 45 minutes to one hour.
We have the M&A ticketing system, which we use to get information about the clients and issues. It's not difficult to maintain the solution.
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Nikos Ellinas
IT Systems Administrator at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
The initial setup is difficult. It's easier if you don't need downstream servers but if you want to do it properly and securely and have the packages distributed without any interference, it's a little bit complex. To configure it from scratch for 1,000 endpoints, can take up to three days.
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Yves Jeanty
Systems Engineer at a healthcare company with 1,001-5,000 employees
The initial setup of Microsoft Windows Server Update Services is complex.
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Boubacar Khouma
Owner at xconsult
The initial setup and activation are straightforward, and the configuration tends to be quick with the validation of the package.
The deployment of this solution only took one day. It was quick.
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reviewer1369002
Technology Manager/Engineer III at a marketing services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
The initial setup was straightforward. I just downloaded a Udemy video series about how to install it. I followed those exact steps, it was accurate, and it was simple.
If you already have the server running then it requires adding the WSUS role. It will take between one and four hours to deploy.
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Vijay Kumar Avula
Principal Cloud Security Consultant at Pegasystems
Compared to Linux, Windows Server’s setup is easier.
View full review »The setup and configuration of Microsoft Windows Server Update Services are difficult. It could be made easier.
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JavadKamyabi
Information Technology Security Specialist at a university
The initial setup is very easy. It is a Windows Server feature and can be set up with a few clicks and a few simple settings.
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Julio Orihuela
Computer network and Data Center administrator at a sports company with 1,001-5,000 employees
The initial setup isn't easy to set up. However, it's not necessarily always hard, either. It has a moderate amount of difficulty.
In our case, we had remote offices to set up in different cities. We have not yet implemented interconnection between these offices. Each office has its own server, its own Windows environment. We have this implemented in our central office, and I would like it across all of our remote offices as well. I'm not sure how long that will take. I'm just beginning to dive into that.
Initial setup is not that simple but also not too complex.
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Shaun Bell
Chief Operating Officer at a transportation company with 5,001-10,000 employees
The initial setup is relatively straightforward. It took maybe an hour to set up and deploy.
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Daniel Lutz
Consultant at Trigonova GmbH
It's quite easy to install.
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reviewer1794948
IT Manager at a consultancy with 1-10 employees
Microsoft Windows Server Update Services is a simple implementation.
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SysAdmin6788
System Administrator with 201-500 employees
The initial setup was complex.
The deployment took three to four hours to complete.
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reviewer937473
Systems Administrator at a comms service provider with 1,001-5,000 employees
The initial setup was quite straightforward.
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Microsoft Windows Server Update Services
April 2024
Learn what your peers think about Microsoft Windows Server Update Services. Get advice and tips from experienced pros sharing their opinions. Updated: April 2024.
768,578 professionals have used our research since 2012.