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Ok I figure I can start with 40GB on OS partition, 100GB on WSUS Content partition, then just expand disk space as needed in the VM?
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Ok I figure I can start with 40GB on OS partition, 100GB on WSUS Content partition, then just expand disk space as needed in the VM?

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Nice thing about VMs is that you can expand them when necessary.
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Nice thing about VMs is that you can expand them when necessary.

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I was wondering if it would be a good idea when setting up a new, single WSUS server, to run on 2012 server core? I imagine it could be managed with a GUI console remotely, right? <br />
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Also, what would the amount of disk space recommended be? 150GB? Single partition or 2 partitions?
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I was wondering if it would be a good idea when setting up a new, single WSUS server, to run on 2012 server core? I imagine it could be managed with a GUI console remotely, right? 

Also, what would the amount of disk space recommended be? 150GB? Single partition or 2 partitions?

WSUS on Server 2012 Core? Recommended disk space?

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