Windows Updates

The university provides a centralized Windows Update Server. This provides updates for

  • Windows 10,11
  • Microsoft Office 2019, 2021

Using Update Server

The update server is https://updates02.oakland.edu:8531

This should be pushed out to all ADMNET domain-joined computers. Update configuration can be customized via group policy by creating a UTS ticket.

The default setting will be similar to This

Configure automatic updating: 3 - Auto download and notify for install The following settings are only required and applicable if 4 is selected. Install during automatic maintenance Disabled Scheduled install day: 0 - Every day Scheduled install time: 03:00

Connecting non domain computers

Requires:

  • local admin privileges
  • Wired on-campus network connection

steps:

  1. From the run dialog box, run 'gpedit.msc'

  2. From Local Computer Policy navigate to Computer Configuration - Administrative Templates - Windows Components - Windows Update. Open Specify Intranet Microsoft update service location.
  3. Click the Enabled radio button, and enter 'https://updates02.oakland.edu:8531' for both Set the intranet update service for detecting updates and the Set the intranet statistics server fields. Click OK

  4. (optional) To configure automatic updates, select configure automat updates from Local Group Policy Editor. Click Enabled, and then select an automatic update setting.
  5. (optional) to run immediate update run 'cmd wuauclt.exe /detectnow' from an elevated command line.

Troubleshooting

General Troubleshooting

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2509997