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Frequently Asked Questions: SMS & SUS

  1. How do I connect a server to an SUS server through a firewall?
  2. Why won't SUS work over my VPN?
  3. Why doesn't my workstation receive any patches?
  4. Does the SUS server update all MS server applications?
  5. How can I verify that the SUS client is installed properly?
  6. When do I need to set up SMS secondary site servers?
  7. Why can't cumulative security patches be pushed via SMS?
  8. How do I install software on a client workstation remotely?
  9. Can you manually sync clients with a SUS server?
  10. Will the SUS service affect Terminal Services servers adversely?
  11. Can I install the SMS Advanced Client on Win2k machines with SP2?
  12. Can I distribute any Windows Installer (.msi) application using SMS?

This was first published in September 2004

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