How do I point my WSUS server?

How do I point my WSUS server?

To point the client computer to your WSUS server In Group Policy Object Editor, expand Computer Configuration, expand Administrative Templates, expand Windows Components, and then click Windows Update. In the details pane, double-click Specify intranet Microsoft update service location.

How do I check if port 8443 is open windows?

Checking Open TCP Ports

1. In a Web Browser open URL: http::8873/vab .
2. In a Web Browser open URL: http::8443 .
3. If TLS/SSL is turned on please repeat the above tests for the appropriate ports (default 8973 & 9443)

How do I push updates from WSUS to clients?

1. In the WSUS Administration Console, go to Update Services\Server_Name\Updates\All Windows 10 Upgrades.
2. Right-click the feature update you want to deploy, and then click Approve.
3. In the Approve Updates dialog box, from the Ring 4 Broad Business Users list, select Approved for Install.

What do ports need to be allowed for in WSUS?

We use port 8531 using ssl to communicate in between the WSUS servers. All of our WSUS servers communicate with their local systems using port 8530. What ports need to be allowed for: Primary Upstream WSUS server inbound.

How does a WSUS server communicate with a client?

Downstream servers: inbound port 8530 open so it can receive communication from client systems. Client systems: outbound port 8530 so they can communicate with their respective wsus server. Both Clients and Downstream Servers communicate with the WSUS server on the same ports. Either SSL is required (for ALL inbound connections), or it’s not.

How to synchronize WSUS to another WSUS server?

if you choose to synchronize from another WSUS server, specify the server name and the port on which this server will communicate with the upstream server. To use SSL, select the Use SSL when synchronizing update information check box. The servers will use port 443 for synchronization.

Do you need to configure Windows Firewall on WSUS?

Notes The steps for configuring the firewall are meant for a corporate firewall positioned between WSUS and the Internet. Because WSUS initiates all its network traffic, there is no need to configure Windows Firewall on the WSUS server.