Enterprise stop of pushing upgrades

[03Explorer]

I work in an corporate environment where I need to temporarily disable / stop our IT group from pushing software updates to a computer. The computer is hosting a sql server that I may need to run a query overnight once in a while. My catch is the IT group pushes updates (like Adobe Shockwave) which forced the computer to reboot. What are my options (other than talking to IT, which I tried already with no positive results). I would like to 'switch' into stop mode for a guaranteed overnight data pull without coming in to find the machine rebooted b/c of an update.

Anything? I am not versed in method they are pushing other than using MSI files. I am assuming SMS server is pushing updates. I have local Admin rights to the box.

 

[DrB0b]

I would strongly advise having a good talk with the IT. They have to fix the machine if it bricks due to their updates so its in both parties interest.

Also, if they blow you off after you making a strong case, important part, then go to management.

If you stop all updates from the source you will miss important ones that the system will need for performance and security.

"Silence is golden, duct tape is silver...

 

[hairlessupportmonkey]

Why not ask IT to host your SQL server OFF the workstation and have a dedicated server (is this a VMWare environment?) that way, you have a better chance of it not being "touched" and can include it into nightly backups.

ACSS - SME
General Geek

 

[goombawaho]

Sounds like a dis-functional organization or else communication has not been approached properly. Hairlesssupportmonkey said it right.

So, either you didn't communicate properly, clearly or to the right people in IT OR your IT group is crappy and self-centered. Somebody in IT will listen though if you get your boss to talk to their boss or your boss's boss to .................

I would discourage you from monkeying with ANYTHING or you'll be on hot plate. Plus it really makes IT militant when users try to go their own way and poke IT in the eye.

 

[goombawaho]

I meant DrB0b said it right, but hairlesssupportmonkey also has a good point.

 

[cdogg]

I agree with the above. IT could be using a number of different ways to push out software installs, so to try to counter that locally on the client workstation wouldn't be the best approach. You would risk disabling services that you may actually need, and of course, put the blame on yourself if something goes wrong. Getting this out in the open with your management and the IT department takes the burden off your shoulders.

-Carl
"The glass is neither half-full nor half-empty: it's twice as big as it needs to be."

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