Contributed By:
Cliff Hobbs [MVP SMS]
This article contains links to various information on the Microsoft web site
to help you learn about the SUS Feature Pack. The information topics are
listed alphabetically. If we’ve missed something then feel free to
email us.
Choosing a Security Update Management
Solution
Microsoft Software Update Services (SUS) is designed to greatly simplify the
process of keeping Windows-based systems up-to-date with the latest critical
updates. SUS enables administrators to quickly and reliably deploy critical
updates to their Windows 2000-based servers as well as desktop computers
running Windows 2000 Professional or Windows XP Professional…
http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/windowsupdate/sus/suschoosing.asp
Downloading the SUS Feature Pack
You can download the SUS Feature Pack from:
http://www.microsoft.com/smserver/downloads/20/featurepacks/suspack/
Enterprise Software Update Management using
Systems Management Server 2.0 Software Update Services Feature Pack
This document provides you with an introduction to the software update
management capabilities offered by the tools included in the Systems
Management Server 2.0 Software Update Services Feature Pack (Feature Pack).
It is not intended to be a comprehensive guide for software update
management, but it does provide you with useful information about the
following topics, in addition to references to other information resources…
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treeview/default.asp?url=/technet/prodtechnol/sms/deploy/confeat/smsfpdep.asp
Feature Packs: Frequently Asked Questions
http://www.microsoft.com/smserver/evaluation/overview/featurepacks/fpfaq.asp
How the Software Update Services Feature
Pack Works
The Systems Management Server Software Update Services Feature Pack is
specifically designed to quickly and effectively apply and implement
critical updates. It provides key capabilities for detecting when computers
are missing critical updates, facilitates the quick implementation of these
critical updates, and provides a complete status report to help ensure that
all deliveries were successful…
http://www.microsoft.com/smserver/techinfo/administration/20/using/suspackhowto.asp
Installing the Software Update Services
Feature Pack Tools
Use this information to learn about the tools available in the Systems
Management Server (SMS) Software Update Services Feature Pack. Discover how
the tools are packaged, what the system requirements are, where they should
be installed, and in what sequence…
http://www.microsoft.com/smserver/downloads/20/featurepacks/suspack/installation.asp
Introducing Systems Management Server
Feature Packs
The tools included in Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS) 2.0 Feature
Packs provide system administrators extended capability and flexibility in
managing Microsoft Windows®–based environments. The Systems Management
Server 2.0 Software Update Services Feature Pack is specifically designed to
quickly and effectively apply critical security updates for Windows and
Office while the Systems Management Server 2.0 Administration Feature Pack
provides sophisticated new tools for improving the operational efficiency of
managing distributed SMS systems…
http://www.microsoft.com/smserver/evaluation/overview/featurepacks/default.asp
Patch Management Using Microsoft Systems
Management Server
This document provides operational guidance for the deployment of software
updates, service packs, and Quick Fix Engineering (QFE) fixes using
Microsoft® Systems Management Server (SMS). It describes the daily, weekly,
monthly, and as-needed tasks that have to be completed in order to deploy
patches into a live environment…
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treeview/default.asp?url=/technet/itsolutions/msm/swdist/pmsmsog.asp
SMS Software Update Services Feature Pack:
Frequently Asked Questions
Microsoft have published a FAQ for the SUS Feature Pack which you can find
here:
http://www.microsoft.com/smserver/support/susfaq.asp
Software Update Services Feature Pack
The main challenge in managing security updates is determining which of the
many available updates are appropriate to address the needs and
vulnerabilities of your enterprise. Updates that require immediate action to
protect your environment—and address risks from newly discovered
exploitations, viruses, and worms—are considered critical updates. Updates
addressing areas such as increased performance or stability, or improved
end-user experiences would not be considered critical to the safety of your
enterprise…
http://www.microsoft.com/smserver/evaluation/overview/featurepacks/suspack.asp
Support WebCast: Microsoft Systems
Management Server: An Introduction to Software Update Management Using SMS
2.0
During this Support WebCast, you will learn about the key problems that
customers face when they try to deploy security updates (patches) to their
Microsoft Windows NT, Microsoft Windows 2000, and Microsoft Windows XP
computers. You will hear about the Value Pack features (in beta) that extend
Systems Management Server (SMS) version 2.0 to fill a key role in the
Microsoft Strategic Technology Protection Program (STPP)…
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;326697&gssnb=1
TechNet Webcast: SMS Feature Pack and Patch
Management
Due to popular demand Wally Mead will once again present the November SMS
Feature Pack and Patch Management Webcast. This Webcast introduces the SMS
2.0 Software Update Services Feature Pack concepts and the tools that enable
you to deliver a security patch management solution within an SMS-managed
environment. In this Webcast Wally will build on new information for proper
installation of the utilities and common issues in using the utilities…
http://www.microsoft.com/usa/webcasts/ondemand/1600.asp
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