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Configuring the firewall for software updates

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http://*.windowsupdate.microsoft.com
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https://*.windowsupdate.microsoft.com
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http://*.update.microsoft.com
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https://*.update.microsoft.com
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http://*.windowsupdate.com
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http://*.download.windowsupdate.com
We have found that the WSUS server operating in our company has access to external Internet networks. I intend to block all external access (not Windows Firewall) except for the above list for software updates.* Processing has been confirmed as impossible. For example, if you want to exclude https://*.update.Microsoft.com, what about url with *?Tuesday, November 6, 2018 1:29 AM -
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Hello,
Yes, "http://*.update.microsoft.com" means that all sub-website under update.microsoft.com. However, some tools do not support wildcard like "*", then you need to find out how to achieve it by its setting.
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RayPlease remember to mark the replies as answers if they help.
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- Marked as answer by eijer Thursday, November 15, 2018 2:03 AM
Wednesday, November 7, 2018 8:01 AM
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Hello,
Which tool do you used to block the access? Could https://update.Microsoft.com work?
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RayPlease remember to mark the replies as answers if they help.
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Tuesday, November 6, 2018 2:35 AM -
Is it possible to vary depending on the tool?Wednesday, November 7, 2018 2:17 AM
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Hello,
Yes, "http://*.update.microsoft.com" means that all sub-website under update.microsoft.com. However, some tools do not support wildcard like "*", then you need to find out how to achieve it by its setting.
Bet Regards,
RayPlease remember to mark the replies as answers if they help.
If you have feedback for TechNet Subscriber Support, contact tnmff@microsoft.com.
- Marked as answer by eijer Thursday, November 15, 2018 2:03 AM
Wednesday, November 7, 2018 8:01 AM -
Hello,
I noticed that you have not updated the post for a while. Have your issue or question been resolved now? Or is there any update? Please feel free to feedback.
Best Regards,
RayPlease remember to mark the replies as answers if they help.
If you have feedback for TechNet Subscriber Support, contact tnmff@microsoft.com.
Friday, November 9, 2018 2:59 AM -
We have confirmed that the tools we have are insoluble. So, I'm thinking of solving this problem in another way.
Thanx for your helps Ray
Thursday, November 15, 2018 2:03 AM