Configuring WSUS update synchronization

Once the initial synchronization is finished, we can configure what applications and types of updates we want WSUS to scan and patch. Once identified, during the next synchronization process, the server will download the scanning criteria for those updates. Additionally, we can configure the synchronization process to occur automatically throughout the day, and without intervention.

Getting ready

For this recipe, we will be using our server that has just finished the initial synchronization, similar to the prior recipe. In this recipe, we will only be synchronizing the information for the following products:

• Forefront Client Security

• SQL Server 2008 R2

• Office

• Windows

Additionally, we will specify the following update types, or classifications, to synchronize:

• Update Rollups

• Security Updates

• Critical Updates

• Definition Updates

• Service Packs

• Updates

These steps can also be performed on an existing update server, but care should be taken as this process will overwrite...