If your server(s) is running a Windows operating system, then you’ll benefit from the convenience of Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) .
Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) are now available to all Truserv and Colocation customers. WSUS allows for the automatic deployment of the latest Microsoft product and windows security updates.
No longer will you incur traffic charges when fetching updates from Microsoft. WSUS serves as a local cache for Windows updates, reducing external bandwidth usage and the time it takes you to download updates.
For those not in the know, WSUS features include:
- Bandwidth management for optimum use of network resources
- Automatic download of updates by category
- The ability to target updates to specific computers or sets of computers
In order to use this service, configure automatic updates on your server to point to Hetzner’s WSUS servers in your location. All new Windows Server orders will be configured to use our WSUS for Cape Town (wsus1.cpt1.host-h.net) or Johannesburg (wsus1.jnb1.host-h.net).
For further information on how to configure automatic updates for your existing Windows Server, please visit our Help Centre.
