Windows Client(s) not ‘appearing’ in WSUS
KB ID 0000591 Problem Before you start troubleshooting clients, how long have you waited? I usually setup and configure WSUS up at the start of a job, then leave it alone for a few DAYS, before I start worrying. Here are the steps I usually follow to get the machines listed in the WSUS management console. Solution Before doing anything further, simply try running the following two PowerShell commands, (on the problem client,) and...
Error sqlservr.exe is using too much memory
KB ID 0000190 Problem Seen on SBS 2008 with WSUS. The Windows internal database (the one used by WSUS) has no memory reservation limit, so it can use as much as it wants, this is a BAD thing! Your server will struggle because the following consumes to much memory. SQL/MSSQL$MICROSOFT##SSEE Solution 1. Click Start > In the search/run box type CMD {enter}. 2. At command line issue the following commands, sqlcmd -S...
Windows Server Update Services – Install and Configure
KB ID 0000592 Problem Windows Server Update Service or WSUS, (previously called SUS Software Update Services) was an additional download that you could use to let one or more servers in your organisation handle the updates for your Windows clients and Microsoft applications. With Server 2008 R2, it is now included as a server ‘role’ rather than a download. It’s a great tool for centrally managing and reporting on...