RE: MS Software Update Service

From: Sullivan, Glenn (GSullivan@DavidClark.com)
Date: 02/20/03

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    From: "Sullivan, Glenn" <GSullivan@DavidClark.com>
To: "'Starks, Brad'" <BStarks@co.marin.ca.us>, "'focus-ms@securityfocus.com'" <focus-ms@securityfocus.com>
Date: Thu, 20 Feb 2003 15:26:44 -0500

    I use SUS here, and am very happy with it.

    Especially with the added functionality of SUS SP1.

    The only disadvantage I have seen to using SUS instead of the others you
    mentioned is that it is a pull system... the client system has to pull the
    patches from the server, rather than getting them pushed out.

    Never tried the Feature Pack... Sorry.

    Glenn Sullivan, MCSE+I MCDBA
    David Clark Company Inc.

    -----Original Message-----
    From: Starks, Brad [mailto:BStarks@co.marin.ca.us]
    Sent: Wednesday, February 19, 2003 7:43 PM
    To: 'focus-ms@securityfocus.com'
    Subject: MS Software Update Service

    Hi everyone,

    Microsoft's Software Update Service has been out for awhile (they've
    recently released a service pack for it, too) and I was curious as to what
    folks think about it. If you're using this technology, are you happy with
    it? How well does it suit your needs? Is it comparable to other solutions
    like Update Expert, Hfnetchk Pro, Net Octopus, etc.?

    In addition, has anyone used the Feature Pack for SMS that contains the SUS
    (as well as all kinds of additional) components? How does that compare to
    the standard SUS?

    Thanks in advance,

    Brad Starks
    IST Security Team
    County of Marin

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