New WSUS server

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we currently run wsus 3.2.7600 on windows server 2003 r2 32-bit standard edition (75 clients) and be retiring server next year. plan to install wsus onto new 64-bit windows server 2012 vm. there tech doc outlines steps migrating wsus new server?

thanks

hank vare

just confirm our scenario supported. running:

  • windows server 2003 r2 sp2 (article doesn't specify r2)
  • wsus v.3.2.7600.226 (not sure if sp2 stated in article)

no, first need install kb2734608 or later wsus v3.2.7600.226 machine, , acceptable migration.

given you're wsus sitting on ws2003 server, let's consider how old installation begin with. should give serious though whether *migrating* server right decision, opposed installing *new* server side-by-side, , abandoning old one.

but if decided migrate server, alternative convoluted, poorly written, , never successful "migration guide" offered above, suggest use built-in replication of wsus replicate server.

  1. install new server replica of live server , patch.
  2. perform initial synchronization replicate metadata, target groups, approvals, , content.
  3. verify synchronization activity , file downloads completed.
  4. reconfigure new server upstream. sure double check desired product categories , update classifications selected synchronization.
  5. synchronize microsoft.
  6. verify new wsus server can detect, download, , install updates itself.
  7. reconfigure clients use new server.
  8. when clients have reported new server, take old server offline. (note: if using server-side targeting need re-assign group memberships; however, there free tool can work you!)

lawrence garvin, m.s., mcsa, mcitp:ea, mcdba
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