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WSUS - Classifications break-down?

I am looking for a break-down/appendix of the different classifications WSUS includes.
For example what's the difference between Critical and important, etc.
Does anyone know where I can find one and that is up to date with version 3 (the latest compatible with Server 2008 and Windows 7)?

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Adam Brown

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Garry Shape

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Ok thanks, so is there a way to then create groups within WSUS to place certain servers that only "download" certain updates (and wait for approval) based on their classifications?

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Don

Have you used the automatic approval rules ?

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc708458(WS.10).aspx

Don

You would use client side targeting to apply to certain groups(I.E. servers)

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd939933(WS.10).aspx

Garry Shape

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What does "Important" update mean when the Windows 7 client sees that?
Assuming they're pointing to WSUS, obviously they will get updates automatically.
But if "Important" is an update classification in Windows Updates for Windows 7, what's the equivalent of that in WSUS - critical?

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Garry Shape

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Thanks guys I think I have a better understanding now.