Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) Training For Beginners

Name: Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) Training For Beginners
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Setup your lab, Install WSUS, administrate your WSUS server and clients, learn WSUS troubleshooting and MUCH more...

Created byPaul Hill

Last updated 8/2019

English

What you'll learn

Learn Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) Administration from Basic to Advanced
Learn to install and configure WSUS
Setup a Windows Server 2016 Lab (including a Windows Domain)!
Learn how to approve Windows Updates in WSUS
Learn how to move your WSUS content to another drive or location
Configure WSUS Clients not in your Active Directory Domain
Quickly and easily configure WSUS Clients with Group Policy
Build Upstream and Downstream WSUS Servers
How to manage WSUS in offline/disconnected environments
WSUS Troubleshooting

Course content

7 sections • 23 lectures • 2h 23m total length

Instructor Introduction2:32
What is WSUS (Windows Server Update Services)?3:55
In this lecture, I am going to explain what Windows Server Update Services is, and how it is used.

Downloading Free Lab Software4:49
In this lecture we are going to be downloading all the software that we are going to need in order to set up our lab environment.
Installing VirtualBox, creating VMs and Network6:14
In this lecture we are going to be installing VirtualBox and we will be creating our virtual machines, and our virtual Networks.
Installing Windows Server 201612:58
In this lecture, I am going to show you how to install Windows Server 2016. I will be installing Windows 2016 on my IPDC01 Server as well as my IPWSUS01 Server. I will only be showing you the process on one of the VM as it is the exact same process for both until we are configuring the servers.
Building Our Windows Domain8:09
In this lecture we are going to be showing you how to build a Windows Domain. We will be joining both of our Windows Server VMs to the domain
Installing Windows 1011:33
In this lecture we are going to be installing Windows 10 on our new Windows 10 VM that we just created. Once we install Windows 10, we are going to join it to our InstructorPaul.com domain.

Adding the WSUS Server Role3:56
In this lecture we are going to be installing the Windows Server Update Services role on our IPWSUS01 Server.
Configuring Our WSUS Server9:11
In this lecture we are going to be configuring our IPWSUS01 Windows Server update Services Instance.
Quickly Configuring Clients with Group Policy13:11
In this lecture I will be showing you how to configure your WSUS clients with Group Policy.
Configuring WSUS Clients Outside Your Domain10:24
In this lecture, I will be showing you how you can configure your WSUS clients that are not joined to your window domain.

Synchronizations4:43
In this lecture we are going to be talking about WSUS Synchronizations.
Managing WSUS Client Computers and Groups4:22
In this lecture, I will talk to you about managing your WSUS Clients, and how to create and manage computer groups within Windows Server Update Services.
Approving Windows Updates7:25
In this lecture, we are going to talk about approving WSUS updates to your domain and to your environment.

Issues with Client Computers Not Reporting5:10
In this lecture, we are going to talk about how you can troubleshoot your WSUS Clients that are not reporting to your WSUS Server.
What to do when WSUS updates won't download3:17
In this lecture, I am going to be showing you what to do when your WSUS Server is stuck when you are trying to download updates.
Running the WSUS Cleanup Wizard2:02
In this lecture, I want to talk about the WSUS Server Cleanup Wizard.
Windows Update Agent Result Codes Reference1:11
In this lecture, I want to make you aware of the Windows Update Agent Result Codes that I have attached under the resources of this lecture.

Configuring a Downstream WSUS Server9:20
In this lecture, I am going to show you how to set up a downstream WSUS Server and we can use our first WSUS Server as an upstream Server.
Moving Your WSUS Content to Another Location5:44
In this lecture, I want to talk to you about moving your WSUS content from one hard drive to another, or from one location to another.
Importing Updates to an Offline WSUS Server11:51
In this lecture, I will be talking to you about importing updates on WSUS Server that does not have internet connectivity.

Requirements

An internet connection
A computer
(optional) 64bit Processor and 4gb of RAM (if you want to setup a lab)

Description

Welcome to the best Windows Server Update Services course where you will learn how to deploy and administrate a Windows Server Update Services Server from the ground up.

My name is Paul Hill, and I have been administrating WSUS in various IT environments for the past decade. I have decided to take the experience that I have gained while on the job and share it with you in this course!

This course will teach you how to install and administrate a Windows Server Updates Services (WSUS) server without boring you with the useless theory and fluff that’s found in most certification study guides, college classes and other online courses.

Too many people are studying books and learning endless IT theory but still unable to find a job or get that promotion they want because they lack hands-on experience. This course will give you the practical, on the job experience you need so you can add these skills to your resume and achieve your career goals.

By the end of this course you will be able to create a WSUS lab (including a Windows Domain), install and configure WSUS, configured WSUS clients, approved and managed domain updates, administrate WSUS in disconnected / secure environments, troubleshoot WSUS and MUCH more!

I will be taking you step-by-step through each of the sections in this course so all your questions about WSUS will be answered!

The following topics are covered in this course:

Learn Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) Administration from Basic to Advanced
Learn to install and configure WSUS
Setup a Windows Server 2016 Lab (including a Windows Domain)!
Learn how to approve Windows Updates in WSUS
Learn how to move your WSUS content to another drive or location
Configure WSUS Clients not in your Active Directory Domain
Quickly and easily configure WSUS Clients with Group Policy
Build Upstream and Downstream WSUS Servers
How to manage WSUS in offline/disconnected environments
WSUS Troubleshooting

The ideal student for this course is anyone who wants to learn how to deploy and administrate a WSUS server, or anyone who wants to get a promotion or an IT job.

Enroll in this course right now and I look forward to seeing you in side the course!

Who this course is for:

IT enthusiasts who want to learn WSUS Administration
Anyone who wants to get an IT Job or promotion

Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) Training For Beginners

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Course content

Introduction2 lectures • 6min

Optional Lab Setup5 lectures • 44min

Installation and Configuring WSUS (Windows Server Update Services)4 lectures • 37min

How to use WSUS3 lectures • 17min

WSUS Troubleshooting4 lectures • 12min

Advanced WSUS Administration3 lectures • 27min

Course Conclusion2 lectures • 2min

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