Setting a custom WSUS without modifying the client config

Question

Hello,

We are trying to create a PowerShell script which will be executed on a given client machine which needs to search/install updates from a custom WSUS server without modifying the client configuration.

Our problem comes from the fact that we should not modify the configuration on the client at all.

Does anyone tried this approach before? and if yes maybe some hints on how can we can build this script(modules, maybe an example)

Thanks in advance.

Answer 1

Hi Petre-Leonard Poiana,

Thank you for reaching out to the Microsoft Support Community.

I'm here to help with your problems.

To install the software, you should install the PSWindowsUpdate tool in advance. So, it is difficult to meet the requirements without changing the client's configuration.

If it is okay to install only PSWindowsUpdate on your client, the following site may be helpful in creating a script.

https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/windows-powershell/run-windows-updates-with-powershell-remotely/m-p/3442643 https://www.partitionwizard.com/partitionmagic/powershell-windows-update.html

Best regards,

Yu

Answer 2

i don't see anywhere the wsus tag

Answer 3

Hello Petre-Leonard Poiana，

Thank you for posting on the Microsoft Community Forum.

From the description above, I understand that your question is about WSUS.

Becausethere are no developers working with WSUS on this forum. For a quick and efficient solution to your problem, I recommend asking your question again on the Q&A forum, where a specialized technician will give you a professional and efficient answer.

Here is a link to the Q&A forum.
Q&A - Microsoft Q&A

Click the "Ask a Question" button in the top right corner to ask your question, and select the "WSUS" tag and other tags related to your products.

I hope the above information is helpful.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to let us know.

All the
best to Neuvi Jiang