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Set-WsusServerSynchronization

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Module:
UpdateServices

Sets whether the WSUS server synchronizes from Microsoft Update or an upstream server.

Syntax

PowerShell 
Set-WsusServerSynchronization
   [-UpdateServer <IUpdateServer>]
   [-SyncFromMU]
   [-WhatIf]
   [-Confirm]
   [<CommonParameters>]
PowerShell 
Set-WsusServerSynchronization
   [-UpdateServer <IUpdateServer>]
   -UssServerName <String>
   [-PortNumber <Int32>]
   [-UseSsl]
   [-Replica]
   [-WhatIf]
   [-Confirm]
   [<CommonParameters>]

Description

The Set-WsusServerSynchronization cmdlet sets whether the Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) server synchronizes from Microsoft Update or an upstream server. This cmdlet allows you to specify settings such as the upstream server name, the port number, and whether or not to use Secure Sockets Layer (SSL).

Examples

Example 1: Synchronize from a specified server

PowerShell 
PS C:\> Set-WsusServerSynchronization -UssServerName "Test" -PortNumber 42 -UseSSL

This command specifies that the local WSUS Server is to synchronize from another server named Test using port number 42 and the SSL protocol.

Example 2: Synchronize from Microsoft Update

PowerShell 
PS C:\> Set-WsusServerSynchronization -SyncFromMU
The Update Server was successfully configured with the following parameters: Synchronize from Microsoft Update

This command specifies that the local WSUS Server is to synchronize from Microsoft Update.

Parameters

-Confirm

Prompts you for confirmation before running the cmdlet.

Type:SwitchParameter
Aliases:cf
Position:Named
Default value:False
Required:False
Accept pipeline input:False
Accept wildcard characters:False

-PortNumber

Specifies the port number to use to communicate with the upstream WSUS server.

Type:Int32
Position:Named
Default value:None
Required:False
Accept pipeline input:False
Accept wildcard characters:False

-Replica

Specifies whether the WSUS server is a replica server.

Type:SwitchParameter
Position:Named
Default value:None
Required:False
Accept pipeline input:False
Accept wildcard characters:False

-SyncFromMU

Specifies that the WSUS server synchronizes updates from Microsoft Update.

Type:SwitchParameter
Position:Named
Default value:None
Required:True
Accept pipeline input:False
Accept wildcard characters:False

-UpdateServer

Specifies the object that contains the WSUS server. This value is obtained by calling the Get-WsusServer cmdlet and passing the resulting IUpdateServer object into this cmdlet.

Type:IUpdateServer
Position:Named
Default value:None
Required:False
Accept pipeline input:True
Accept wildcard characters:False

-UseSsl

Specifies that the WSUS server should use SSL via HTTPS to communicate with an upstream server.

Type:SwitchParameter
Position:Named
Default value:None
Required:False
Accept pipeline input:False
Accept wildcard characters:False

-UssServerName

Specifies the name of a local server from which to synchronize updates.

Type:String
Position:Named
Default value:None
Required:True
Accept pipeline input:False
Accept wildcard characters:False

-WhatIf

Shows what would happen if the cmdlet runs. The cmdlet is not run.

Type:SwitchParameter
Aliases:wi
Position:Named
Default value:False
Required:False
Accept pipeline input:False
Accept wildcard characters:False

Inputs

Microsoft.UpdateServices.Administration.IUpdateServer

Outputs