Monthly Archives: July 2016

Windows Patch Management without WSUS

To WSUS or not to WSUS, that is the question! A lot of folks simply do not want to invest the time or infrastructure to setup a WSUS server, so today we’re going to talk a bit about how to use BatchPatch for Windows patch management as well as 3rd party patch management *without* using […]

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How to Setup a New WSUS Server from Scratch on Windows Server 2012 R2

We are starting with a brand new, unmodified, stand-alone installation of Windows 2012 R2. In the Server Manager, click on ‘Add roles and features.’ The ‘Add Roles and Features Wizard’ is presented. Click ‘Next.’ For the ‘Installation Type’ we’ll select ‘Role-based or feature-based installation.’ For ‘Server Selection’ I’ve selected the server the local machine.. In […]

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Reviewing the Core Functionality that BatchPatch Offers

Today I’d like to review some of the core functionality that BatchPatch offers. For systems administrators who need a controlled way to install Windows Updates on many computers at the same time, while monitoring their progress, automating the reboot process, and maximizing efficiency during maintenance windows, BatchPatch can’t be beat. BatchPatch offers an extremely simple […]

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