Introduction

Windows administrators must manage Windows updates to ensure that the operating systems and software running on their computers are patched to resolve known bugs and are protected from known security vulnerabilities. Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) was a feature that was added in 2016 that enables the system administrators to manage the download and distribution of updates to the organization's computers.

Windows Software Update Services could be better named as Microsoft Software Update Services. WSUS manages not only Windows operating system updates but also updates for most Microsoft software products. Updates may apply to the Windows OS or any Microsoft software.

This chapter covers the installation and configuration of the WSUS server, the configuration of WSUS client computers, the management, approval, and installation of updates, and how to report on the status of the update installation.