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    I need to get the latest Adobe Reader 9.1 on all my computers (100). Can I use the WSUS to distribute the 3rd party software? If yes, can someone direct me to the right location to find instructions.
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    Tuesday, May 12, 2009 3:31 PM

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    No, you can't. WSUS is only for MS products. You'll have to rely on some other software deployment software to get Adobe installed on your pcs or you can use group policy.
    Tuesday, May 12, 2009 5:58 PM
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    Actually, the WSUS 3.0 API supports the deployment of third party updates.

    You can use the System Center Updates Publisher to create the Adobe Reader update package and publish the update to the WSUS Server.

    Unfortunately, the native WSUS Admin Console does not provide the ability to manage/monitor such updates, so you also would need to manage/monitor the updates via the WSUS API.

    However, there is a third-party add-on product for WSUS that does provide the ability to manage/monitor third party updates in the WSUS Server.
    See http://www.eminentware.com for more information.
    Lawrence Garvin, M.S., MCITP:EA, MCDBA
    Principal/CTO, Onsite Technology Solutions, Houston, Texas
    Microsoft MVP - Software Distribution (2005-2009)
    Wednesday, May 13, 2009 6:31 PM
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    I recently used the open source tool Localupdatepublisher, and that did the job for me.

    Applications like iTunes were published succesfull with WSUS to my clients.

     

    Kind regards,

    Jurgen

     

    Monday, December 20, 2010 9:05 PM
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    [Quote]I recently used the open source tool Localupdatepublisher, and that did the job for me.

    Applications like iTunes were published succesfull with WSUS to my clients.

     

    Kind regards,

    Jurgen[/Quote]

    I'm sorry... but itunes???... really??

     


    Thursday, January 24, 2013 3:18 PM
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    I'm sorry... but itunes???... really??

    Actually, yes.

    Prior to the release of the iPhone5 and iCloud (and even for some iPhone5 users who don't trust iCloud), iTunes is necessary to synchronize content to/from an iPhone. Thus, with the significant prevalence of iPhones in the business environment from 2008 onward, the instances of iTunes installations on business computers is extraordinary.

    In fact, if I were to guess at the most commonly installed third-party applications (that require regular patching), in order of occurrence on business computers, it would look like this:

    1. Adobe Reader
    2. Java Runtime Environment
    3. Adobe Flash
    4. Apple iTunes
    5. Mozilla Firefox
    6. Google Chrome

    Although, given the guidance of late regarding the JRE, #2 and #3 may have flip-flopped.

    Also, note, that was a "GUESS"... so if anybody has empirical data that refutes or confirms that guess... feel free to chime in. :)

    Lawrence Garvin, M.S., MCITP:EA, MCDBA, MCSA
    SolarWinds Head Geek
    Microsoft MVP - Software Distribution (2005-2013)
    My MVP Profile: http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/Lawrence.Garvin
    The views expressed on this post are mine and do not necessarily reflect the views of SolarWinds.

    Saturday, February 2, 2013 11:13 PM
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    I'm sorry... but itunes???... really??

    Actually, yes.

    Prior to the release of the iPhone5 and iCloud (and even for some iPhone5 users who don't trust iCloud), iTunes is necessary to synchronize content to/from an iPhone. Thus, with the significant prevalence of iPhones in the business environment from 2008 onward, the instances of iTunes installations on business computers is extraordinary.

    In fact, if I were to guess at the most commonly installed third-party applications (that require regular patching), in order of occurrence on business computers, it would look like this:

    1. Adobe Reader
    2. Java Runtime Environment
    3. Adobe Flash
    4. Apple iTunes
    5. Mozilla Firefox
    6. Google Chrome

    Although, given the guidance of late regarding the JRE, #2 and #3 may have flip-flopped.

    Also, note, that was a "GUESS"... so if anybody has empirical data that refutes or confirms that guess... feel free to chime in. :)

    Lawrence Garvin, M.S., MCITP:EA, MCDBA, MCSA
    SolarWinds Head Geek
    Microsoft MVP - Software Distribution (2005-2013)
    My MVP Profile: http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/Lawrence.Garvin
    The views expressed on this post are mine and do not necessarily reflect the views of SolarWinds.

    That sounds about correct for my environment. Only 4,5, and 6 I can count on one hand the number of computers that have those products installed. We do have about 500 computers on our network.
    Monday, February 4, 2013 6:17 PM
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    I am working as a System  admin in one of the college. even I too had same problem. I am able to receive windows update through WSUS to all my computers in the lab. I need to get update to my 3rd party softwares like Adobe,Java also. kindly suggest the best way to get ride of it.
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    Sunday, February 24, 2013 10:53 AM
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    Hi Ahmed Shariff, to Patch third party software like Adobe Reader, Flash player, Java and other you have the choice between :

         - Free Applications (open source) :

              - Local Update Publisher (http://localupdatepubl.sourceforge.net/fr/index.html)

              - Wsus Package Publisher (http://wsuspackagepublisher.codeplex.com/)

         - Commercial Applications :

              - Patch Manager from Solarwinds (http://www.solarwinds.com/solutions/microsoft-wsus-patch-management.aspx)

              - Corporate Software Inspector from Secunia (http://secunia.com/vulnerability_scanning/corporate/help/sfw.csiwsusconfiguration/)

    And some other...

    David COURTEL
    IT Technician
    Wsus Third-Party Softwares Publishing : http://wsuspackagepublisher.codeplex.com



    • Edited by DCourtel Monday, February 25, 2013 7:05 PM
    • Marked as answer by Lawrence Garvin Wednesday, May 29, 2013 1:17 AM
    Monday, February 25, 2013 7:04 PM