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wsus registry backup
hi ive backed up wsus 3.0 sometime ago as per a previous thread where i received advice:
2013-04-17 at 16:58:01ID28100400
the below is what i backed up:
I carried out a single backup on the following and saved backup also in the d: drive as below:
system state - which includes
- boot files
- com + class registry files
- registry files
- c:\program files\update services
- c:\program files\windowsupdate
- & systemstate
- c:\windows\softwaredistrib
d:\wsus - which holds the following:
- updateservicesdbfiles
- updateservicespackages
- wsuscontent
note: although my database is located on my 2nd d: partition, it is large enough so i have located my backup there also at least temporarily
question1. as i have configured my wsus 3.0 for port: 8530 i will now backup all of the above as i wish to temporarily install exchange 2003 to use port: 80 on same machine and then do another backup of both wsus & exchange. but if i had an issue and i then wished to remove exchange 2003 completely, would i do the following in that order: ?
- 1st uninstall exchange 2003
- 2nd complete a (restore) to rewind it back back to just using (wsus)
- 3rd check the explorer and registry for any residual items that may have not fully uninstalled completely
question 2. i only have 1 current backup of all of the above located on my d:\backup folder, so if i do another backup shall i select (incremental) so it integrates and adds new changes/updates to the same old previous backup or shall i just delete it and add a fresh new backup or shall i choose (differential) and shall i also select (verify data after backup ?
2013-04-17 at 16:58:01ID28100400
the below is what i backed up:
I carried out a single backup on the following and saved backup also in the d: drive as below:
system state - which includes
- boot files
- com + class registry files
- registry files
- c:\program files\update services
- c:\program files\windowsupdate
- & systemstate
- c:\windows\softwaredistrib
d:\wsus - which holds the following:
- updateservicesdbfiles
- updateservicespackages
- wsuscontent
note: although my database is located on my 2nd d: partition, it is large enough so i have located my backup there also at least temporarily
question1. as i have configured my wsus 3.0 for port: 8530 i will now backup all of the above as i wish to temporarily install exchange 2003 to use port: 80 on same machine and then do another backup of both wsus & exchange. but if i had an issue and i then wished to remove exchange 2003 completely, would i do the following in that order: ?
- 1st uninstall exchange 2003
- 2nd complete a (restore) to rewind it back back to just using (wsus)
- 3rd check the explorer and registry for any residual items that may have not fully uninstalled completely
question 2. i only have 1 current backup of all of the above located on my d:\backup folder, so if i do another backup shall i select (incremental) so it integrates and adds new changes/updates to the same old previous backup or shall i just delete it and add a fresh new backup or shall i choose (differential) and shall i also select (verify data after backup ?
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" i normally prefer creating replica server of wsus and remove the primary server from network and point replica server to microsoft for update to make it primary.http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc708511(WS.10).aspx "
currently my wsus is setup with gpo:
domain controller
members servers
win7
xp
isa2006
my updates have been installed as the above names match the (ou) located on my win 2003 master domain controller/dns/dhcp server - successfully.
question 1. so if i set my wsus domain member server to point to microsoft windows update, then "you say i inherit the approvals and computer groups created on its parent", so what happens to my above (ou names above) ?
meaning from the microsoft windows update site as my wsus will become the (replica), but what about my above (ou) as above describes ?
i think i mis-understand you..!!
i was told sometime ago that by making my wsus the master wsus it will speed up the download to other servers or clients machines as all updates that i specifically required are already saved on a separate partition. i then assumed if i wish to have multiple wsus servers...then i would add the mutiple servers and configure as replicas, but obviously with individual ip addresses - thats my understanding..
keep separate exchange & wsus - ok.
currently my wsus is setup with gpo:
domain controller
members servers
win7
xp
isa2006
my updates have been installed as the above names match the (ou) located on my win 2003 master domain controller/dns/dhcp server - successfully.
question 1. so if i set my wsus domain member server to point to microsoft windows update, then "you say i inherit the approvals and computer groups created on its parent", so what happens to my above (ou names above) ?
meaning from the microsoft windows update site as my wsus will become the (replica), but what about my above (ou) as above describes ?
i think i mis-understand you..!!
i was told sometime ago that by making my wsus the master wsus it will speed up the download to other servers or clients machines as all updates that i specifically required are already saved on a separate partition. i then assumed if i wish to have multiple wsus servers...then i would add the mutiple servers and configure as replicas, but obviously with individual ip addresses - thats my understanding..
keep separate exchange & wsus - ok.
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morning sandeshdubey, i will keep separate my exchange and wsus!!
ok thankyou for the advice about replica!!!
question 1. i would like to ask 1 more question regarding how to configure wsus for ssl but i cannot afford a 3rd party certificate so wanting to know also if win 2003 platform can create one automatically for my single domain . if you can assist let me know and i will create a new thread ?
note: i have looked on experts exchange and google and found some info, but (not how to create a certificate without a 3rd party (if possible) currently i installed my (master wsus) on port: 8530, and wish to leave on this port!
ok thankyou for the advice about replica!!!
question 1. i would like to ask 1 more question regarding how to configure wsus for ssl but i cannot afford a 3rd party certificate so wanting to know also if win 2003 platform can create one automatically for my single domain . if you can assist let me know and i will create a new thread ?
note: i have looked on experts exchange and google and found some info, but (not how to create a certificate without a 3rd party (if possible) currently i installed my (master wsus) on port: 8530, and wish to leave on this port!
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i never got the exact answer i wanted regarding backup steps for (wsus & exchange 2003)as advice was to not install together which i have agreed currently not to do. although the only reason was because i have not got enough machines to go around at the moment. either way good advice so will allocate points accordingly!!
much appreciated!!
much appreciated!!
yes i have been told that it is preferred wsus & exchange should not be together but was advised if i do that i should use port: 8530 during wsus install and leave port: 80 free.
note: it is only a temporary measure due to not having a spare server to separate.
question 1. so i just want to know if my steps are correct or am i missing something else ?
note: currently my single master wsus member server is pointing to microsoft windows update and have no multiple wsus to do replica ?
question 2.
ive read the 'replica' url and assumed the below means i cannot create my own gpo folders ?
"a wsus server running in replica mode inherits the update approvals and computer groups created on its parent wsus administration server." ?