Update Audit
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Thursday, February 07, 2013 12:40 AM
We have Windows 2008 R2 servers pointed to WSUS via a GPO. Without changing, removing, or adding GPOs is there a way to check online for Windows Updates? I don't want to install updates, just scan for what may be needed that's available from the update catalog. I don't want to make any changes to the system. Is there a way to do this with PowerShell?
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Thursday, February 07, 2013 1:52 AMYes, just open up the Windows update screen through control panel and under the check for updates there is a blue link called Check Online for Updates.
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Thursday, February 07, 2013 3:05 AM
Will I be able to re-check against WSUS after checking against the catalog?
I am familiar with this option in Server 2012 but I don't recall seeing it in 2008 R2.
Is there a way to do this through PowerShell?
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Thursday, February 07, 2013 7:43 AM
Will I be able to re-check against WSUS after checking against the catalog?
I am familiar with this option in Server 2012 but I don't recall seeing it in 2008 R2.
Is there a way to do this through PowerShell?
this UI option is available in all version of Windows, unless it has been disabled via registry or GPO.
before doing the online check, confirm that the version of WUagent is up to date (version .256), as the connection to MU/WU will most likely force a check of the WUagent version and if less than that offered by WU/MU, the WUagent will auto-update. If your WSUS has not had kb2720211 or kb2734608 applied to it, the newer WUagent will no longer be able to connect to your downlevel WSUS.
Don
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Thursday, February 07, 2013 7:57 AM
for the scripting part of your question, this (or the first part of this) script may help you
http://gallery.technet.microsoft.com/scriptcenter/VB-Script-to-Check-and-620579cd
some library sample code
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/aa387102(v=vs.85).aspx
and, another method
the dedicated WSUS forum may offer more focused assistance for you
http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/winserverwsus
Don
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