Windows Update Server Alternative

[CapeRebel]

I have a small network and would like setup an mirror windows update server on our network to reduce the bandwidth usage. We don't have a Windows Server and only Windows XP Pro system. Is it possible to run WSUS on Win XP Pro system? As I understand its impossible. Another question, is there alternatives to Microsoft WSUS that can be used? Any information would be appreciated

 

[LazyLion]

Try AutoPatcher...

http://www.autopatcher.com/

 

[CapeRebel]

Dont u have to run autopatcher manually at each PC?

 

[PallBearer]

you can also use a WSUS server and point all PC's to the WSUS server to get thier updates. More PT has you have to approve updates for the various platforms.

DOE - read before you post!!!!!

i'm sure i've used SUS on a XP box before, not sure about WSUS though. Give it a bash.

 

[LazyLion]

Yes, but how are you going to get around manual install with no central server?

 

[Obelix]

if your needs are not to heavy, install vmware and then install w2k3s inside it. Beware though, an incorrect setup in wsus will have your system downloading 50-60 GB of patches...

 

[Guji]

As far as I am aware not possible to install on WindowsXP only on Server OS. Anyways XP has a limit of 10 con-current connections so it wont work anyways.

 

[McGuywer]

if your needs are not to heavy, install vmware and then install w2k3s inside it. Beware though, an incorrect setup in wsus will have your system downloading 50-60 GB of patches...

That's an idea...

 

[werner]

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