WSUS (no dc or ad), how to add computers to download updates?

scaredoftestsscaredoftests Mod Posts: 2,780 Mod
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This is driving me crazy.  If a WSUS server is not a DC and no AD, how can I add computers for it to download the updates approved? OR how can I just download the updates to the WSUS server?
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  • iBrokeITiBrokeIT Member Posts: 1,318 ■■■■■■■■■□
    Wsus can get the update directly from Microsoft or another upstream WSUS server.  Then point those computer at your WSUS server either via GPO or by setting the following registry commands: https://github.com/vFense/vFenseAgent-win/wiki/Registry-keys-for-configuring-Automatic-Updates-&-WSUS
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  • scaredoftestsscaredoftests Mod Posts: 2,780 Mod
    I have a upstream server that this WSUS connects to. I will look at that link. Thanks.
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  • scaredoftestsscaredoftests Mod Posts: 2,780 Mod
    Also, how would I do it via GPO (since there is no AD)? I have looked at the administrative templates and that is where I get 'lost'. Thanks...
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  • LonerVampLonerVamp Member Posts: 518 ■■■■■■■■□□
    Things like this may help (searching for "WSUS non-domain computers")


    Essentially, if you can set it via GPO, you can also just set it manually locally instead.


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  • scaredoftestsscaredoftests Mod Posts: 2,780 Mod
    Thanks, I will look into that.
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  • scaredoftestsscaredoftests Mod Posts: 2,780 Mod
    an update: FINALLY! Was able to get computers registered to WSUS.  What a pain in the arse!! LOL
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  • shochanshochan Member Posts: 1,013 ■■■■■■■■□□
    Now it's time to upgrade to SCCM! LOL
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  • scaredoftestsscaredoftests Mod Posts: 2,780 Mod
    It was for a project at work. Specific to WSUS. LOL
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