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Windows Update

Applies To: Windows Server 2008

The Windows Update Agent runs on each client computer and checks for availability of updates. Updates can be downloaded from the Microsoft Update Web site, based on alerts provided by the Windows Update Agent. Updates can be configured to download automatically. 

 

Hierarchy of Managed Entities

Managed Entities

Name Description

Windows Update Agent

The Windows Update Agent runs on each client computer and checks for availability of updates. Updates can be downloaded from the Microsoft Update Web site, based on alerts provided by the Windows Update Agent. Updates can be configured to download automatically.