Re: Windows Patches system
From: Torgeir Bakken \(MVP\) (Torgeir.Bakken-spam_at_hydro.com)
Date: 01/05/05
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Date: Wed, 05 Jan 2005 17:27:54 +0100
David Tamus wrote:
> I am trying to do some patch management by downloading patch files from
> Microsoft. I have the following questions. Please help.
> 1. What is Q numbers, Service Patches, Update, etc. (Bascially, I want to
> understand the numbering system from Microsoft, I am confused, such as
> 'Security Update for Windows XP (KB810217)', '329170: Security Update')
Description of the standard terminology that is used to describe
Microsoft software updates
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;824684
The number in itself is just a unique index number.
> 2. In the SUS server's detail info for patch file, there is a setup
> parameters, such as '-q /Z -ER', what does it mean? Where to find more info?
The security bulletin for each security update documents the command
line switches (expand the Security Update Information section).
A listing of security bulletins is to be found here:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/current.aspx
> If I manually run the exe, do I have to give them as arguments?
No.
> 3. How does Microsoft or SUS make sure the patches are in order? If I
> download all the patches files, which order should I execute them?
Service packs first (with a reboot), then any Security Rollups (with a
reboot), then the latest cumulative Internet Explorer update (with a
reboot), then all other updates, order of install is irrelevant (you
may want to do a reboot for e.g. each 5th update you install).
> 4. In SUS server, is there a way to limited only syn on Windows XP, not
> include other platforms?
No, you will need to wait for the new version (WUS) that is in beta now.
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