Preinstallation Checklist for Update Management Using WSUS

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Preinstallation Checklist for Update Management Using WSUS

While there are several technologies available for update management, update management for Microsoft Solution for Hosted Messaging and Collaboration concentrates on deploying Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) and configuring Automatic Updates.

Before installing WSUS in a test environment or your data center, complete the preinstallation tasks in the following checklist.

Checklist: Preinstallation for Update Management Using WSUS

Steps References
1. Plan your update management strategy. Plan Your Update Management Strategy
2. Plan your WSUS architecture. Deploying Windows Server Update Services
3. Confirm that your server hardware meets the requirements for WSUS. System Requirements for Update Management
4. If using Active Directory directory service, ensure that you place the WSUS server in the correct management organizational unit (OU) created according to the centralized management portion of Microsoft Solution for Hosted Messaging and Collaboration . Centralized Management