WSUS updates and downloads

Valdy Rossit 1 Reputation point
2022-04-26T16:26:50.503+00:00

Hello, I may have miscalculated the amount of hard drive space required for my new WSUS server. I selected the required Products and Classifications I think I needed and the first synchronization filled my hard drive. I read that minimum requirements was 20GB of hard drive for a WSUS server. Can someone provide a recommended hard drive space for these downloads?
Also, not sure how to determine Products and Classifications. Some are obvious but others I am not sure about.
Thank you

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  1. Reza-Ameri 16,836 Reputation points
    2022-04-27T14:37:59.377+00:00

    The size of hard disk depends on number of your clients, and it could be between 20-30 GB.
    Have a look at:
    https://learn.microsoft.com/de-de/security-updates/WindowsUpdateServices/18127528
    I advise you to take a look at:
    https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/administration/windows-server-update-services/plan/plan-your-wsus-deployment
    You should first do a planning.

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  2. Rita Hu -MSFT 9,626 Reputation points
    2022-04-29T01:50:44.483+00:00

    @Valdy Rossit
    Thanks for your posting on Q&A.

    I read that minimum requirements was 20GB of hard drive for a WSUS server. Can someone provide a recommended hard drive space for these downloads?

    As you mentioned above, the recommended drive space are 30 GB. But this is actually set up according to your environment. There is no single answer
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    Also, not sure how to determine Products and Classifications. Some are obvious but others I am not sure about.

    WSUS is integrated into the MECM. Please follow the below link to choose the right Products and Classifications:
    https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/mem/configmgr/sum/get-started/configure-classifications-and-products

    Note that:
    Products and Classifications in WIndows 10:
    Products:
    Wins 10 1903 and later --- Tick Windows 10, version 1903 and later
    Wins 10 1903 before -- Tick Windows 10
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    Hope the above will be helpful.

    Best regards,
    Rita

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