WSUS Install Error on Windows Server
Nov17

WSUS Install Error on Windows Server

KB ID 0000295  Problem When you try and install WSUS (Windows Update Services 3.0 SP1) onto Windows Server 2008 R2 you see the following error, Error: This program is blocked due to compatibility issues Check online to see if solutions are available from the Microsoft website. If solutions are found, Windows will automatically display a website that lists steps you can take. Program: Windows Server Update Services Publisher: Microsoft...

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WSUS Install Error – ‘ The update could not be found. There may be a network connection issue.’
Nov17

WSUS Install Error – ‘ The update could not be found. There may be a network connection issue.’

KB ID 0000585  Problem Seen on a “Brand New” Install of Windows Server 2008 R2, while attempting to install the Windows Server Update Service. Windows Server Update Services Installation Failed The update could not be found. There may be a network connection issue. Solution 1. Internet access was fine, though as it was complaining about an update, I did a full Windows update, and left it running while I went for a coffee....

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Install SCCM 2007 on Windows Server 2008 R2 – Step by Step
Nov17

Install SCCM 2007 on Windows Server 2008 R2 – Step by Step

KB ID 0000297 Problem I had to work out how to do this for a client, and as is my modus operandi, I’ll try and save you some of the pain I endured, Products Used System Center Configuration Manager 2007 SP2 Windows Server 2008 R2 SQL 2008 R2 (At time of writing neither officially supported or not supported on SCCM) Note: I was originally going to use SQL 2005 – hence the reason the SQL servers name is SCCM-SQL2005, however...

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