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Is it possible to save the actual updates on a external hard drive ?

Answered Is it possible to save the actual updates on a external hard drive ?

  • Wednesday, November 14, 2012 7:38 PM
     
     
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    The reason that I would like to have the answer to this question is because in the scenario where I have to re-install Windows 2003 Server again will I have to download the updates all over again ? Say I resinstalled Windows Server 2003 again can I just point it to the location on the external drive where I had previously downloaded the updates ?

    Hope my question is clear, if not just ask.

    Thanks in advance

    Victor

     

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  • Wednesday, November 14, 2012 7:48 PM
     
     
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    Is this machine that you are talking about a WSUS server?
     
  • Wednesday, November 14, 2012 8:05 PM
     
     
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    Is this machine that you are talking about a WSUS server?
    Sorry for the confusion and yes you are correct. The scenario is whereby I end up reinstalling Windows Server 2003 and WSUS Server SP2 and I don't wish to download the updates again. Can I somehow during the re-installation of WSUS Server SP2 point to the where I have downloaded (saved) windows updates onto (for example external hard drive) so that all of the updates are recognized.
     
  • Friday, November 16, 2012 1:11 AM
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    The reason that I would like to have the answer to this question is because in the scenario where I have to re-install Windows 2003 Server again will I have to download the updates all over again ? Say I resinstalled Windows Server 2003 again can I just point it to the location on the external drive where I had previously downloaded the updates ?

    You can place the ~\WSUSContent folder on an external drive, but it must be NTFS-formatted.

    I would suggest using a dedicated USB root hub for that device so you can maximize the bandwidth throughput (although in most cases the BITS-throttled actual throughput on the NIC will likely be less than the max capacity of a USB2 drive. But also make sure the USB2 external drive actually has a high-performance drive. (i.e. don't use a cheap one!)

    Lawrence Garvin, M.S., MCITP:EA, MCDBA, MCSA
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    Microsoft MVP - Software Distribution (2005-2012)
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