Overview of Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)
Global architecture and use cases
Perform common administration tasks
Manage updates
Manage software deployments
Set up WSUS (Installation mode), persistent data
Functions and activity report

Administrative tasks
Overview of the administrative console’s functionalities
Management of users / directories (Active Directory)
The implementation of WSUS 4.0
Types of full or console installation.
The Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) service.
Windows Update Policies
The internal and remote SQL database.
Workshop: Installation and configuration of WSUS, architecture

WSUS 4.0 console.
Scripted administration (PowerShell V5).
Interaction with Active Directory.
Management of WSUS group policies.
Security management: Transfer, confirmation, certificates
Workshop: Configuration of WSUS clients – Multiple administration tasks

Standalone mode, server disconnected mode, WSUS replication
Backup and restores
Approval of patches, its associated reports.
SSL certificate management (Local certificate authority)
Export / Import of the WSUS database.
Procedure for exporting the WSUS database in offline mode.
Deployment of WSUS clients via regedit or GPO.
Workshop: Recovery and application of patches (update)

Implementation strategy
Different modes: connected / disconnected
Configuration of the MASTER-WSUS server
Management of clients, groups
Client synchronization – Server
Alternative solution SCCM (System Center Configuration Manager)
Monitoring / Reporting
Workshop: Workshop: Remote software deployment at WSUS – report generation