Migrate WSUS from 008 R2 to 2012 R2 with remote SQL DB


hi guys, have wsus installed , happy on windows 2008 r2. db on remote sql 2008 r2 instance. i'd wsus server piece onto windows 2012 r2. have been reading guide:

  • https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh852352(v=ws.11).aspx
 is still applicable? change required backup db , restore new name?

hi shocko,

here recommend way migrate wsus 2008r2 wsus 2012r2, reference:

1. install wsus role on server 2012r2, , ensure works well, better install kb3095113 , kb3159706(with manual steps);

2. make new wsus server 2012r2 replica downstream server wsus 2008r2, sync , download updates old wsus server;

3. change wsus server 2012r2 server autonomous mode , additional configuration meet requirements;

4. dismiss wsus 2008r2.

generally, prefer method.

best regards,

anne


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