In the below screen shot I have chosen SQL Server Connectivity, hence the WSUS DB will be created on SQL Server ( the one which we will be mentioning in this set-up process) in-case if you select the option of WID connectivity than WSUS DB will be created locally on the server itself where you are installing the WSUS role. STEP 2: After the role selection moving forward with the wizard, you need to make selection at Role Services, till than select the default options. NOTE : Do not make any other selection in the feature or any of the role services as those will be selected by default while installing WSUS. Once you select WSUS role the dependent features and its sub-features will be selected and installed automatically, one of them being Web Server (IIS), I have highlighted the this option in the below screen. STEP 1: Select Add Roles and Features Wizard from Server Manager on the server, where you want to install WSUS. Do not configure the WSUS Admin console, as this step will be automatically taken care of while installing Software Update Point in SCCM. Enough space, on the WSUS server so as to download the updates, while synchronization process happens between WSUS server and MS catalog.ģ. For my installation I will be using SQL server.Ģ. Decide if the database for WSUS will be installed on the local server or are you going to use an SQL server. Points for Consideration while Installing WSUS Role:ġ. In this post I am going to share the steps that are used to install WSUS role on Windows Server 2016: Also, WSUS itself provides details on the software updates. Though there are many ways and theories of how the patching of endpoints and servers can be carried out the reason why SCCM has an edge is because of the fact that it provides granular level of control in patching activities. Adding WSUS (Windows Server Update Service) role is important step for installing software update point in SCCM.

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