Service Pack Automatic Updates? 1

[GavMc]

Windows 2000 Service Pack 3 provides an automatic update feature which allows you to keep your machine up-to-date with the latest fixes by automatically downloading them when they become available.

I have a couple of questions:

1. Is it a good idea to use this? (i.e. anyone know any problems with this?)

2. What options are there for machines without Internet Access? (How can I keep these up-to-date automatically - I don't really want to allow my Servers Internet Access)

I'm more concerned with Question 2, do I just have to wait for service packs?

Thanks,
Gav.

 

[ashpp]

1. I personally wouldn't use it - but I don't have a great experience of it. I prefer to know exactly what I am installing before its installed - and so I can be prepared from any backlash.

2. You can use Microsoft Software Update Service. Take a look

http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/windowsupdate/sus/default.asp

Ash.