Windows Server Update Service: Add WSUS client

I want my Windows 7 to get windows update from my local WSUS server instead of getting updates from the internet. Group policy editor Launch the group policy editor (gpedit.msc) Go to Computer Configuration --> Administrative Templates --> Windows Components --> Windows Update Make Windows to get updates from WSUS There are two parameters you … Continue reading Windows Server Update Service: Add WSUS client →

Windows Service update server: An HTTP error occurred

When I first installed the WSUS version 3 SP1 I could not get the server to synchronize with the upstream server, an http error occurred message appear when attempting to synchronize. The fix of this problem is to download an update: 1. http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=30748 2. http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=30747 After you have installed the update you restart your windows … Continue reading Windows Service update server: An HTTP error occurred →

Microsoft Server: Installing DNS

I am a network guy, I was not fond of doing system as my interest lies with routing and switching however after several projects I have come to realize doing some system hands-on would be beneficial for my career advancement. I would like to do some McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator lab, I installed this in one … Continue reading Microsoft Server: Installing DNS →

Windows: Changing time polling interval for NTP client

Open regedit, look for: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > SYSTEM > ControlSet001 > services > W32Time > TimeProviders > NtpClient Modify SpecialPollInterval under NtpClient. Default is 604800 seconds which is 7 days. 1 day is 86400 seconds.