Chris
Fri Feb 13 06:51:31 CST 2004
I have it set to Download and notify.
I restarted the server either monday or tuesday (where in the event log does
it show restarts)
If it hasnt been restarted since the patch then ill restart it today.
Chris
"Les Connor [SBS MVP]" <les.connor@DEL.cfive.ca> wrote in message
news:#NQHIwZ8DHA.1936@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> Hi Chris,
>
> So, is your SBS configured to dowload and automatically install updates,
> including an automatic server restart? That would be pushing the
technology
> a bit past my comfort level, at least.
>
> --
> Les Connor [SBS MVP]
> -------------------------------------
> SBS Rocks !
>
>
>
> "Chris Thomas" <chris@designvariation.com> wrote in message
> news:ep8kQkZ8DHA.2404@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> > As it turns out, the update was installed on the 10th.
> > I had checked through Add/Remove before but everything was referenced by
> its
> > KB number, and I only knew the patch by is SB number.
> >
> > I also installed hfnetcheck so between that and WU i should keep up to
> date
> > with all the patches.
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > "Les Connor [SBS MVP]" <les.connor@DEL.cfive.ca> wrote in message
> > news:eDNasPP8DHA.2416@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > > Chris,
> > >
> > > It's highly unlikely you have the most recent security update
installed.
> > > Even if you have WU set to auto-update and install the server (not
> > > recommended), it would still have requried a restart, and you would
have
> > > noticed that, no?
> > >
> > > There is also the 'View Installation History' link once you connect to
> WU.
> > >
> > > Anyway, normally you will see these in your event log: (this is one of
> two
> > > applied yesterday)
> > >
> > > Event Type: Information
> > > Event Source: NtServicePack
> > > Event Category: None
> > > Event ID: 4377
> > > Date: 2/10/2004
> > > Time: 9:36:17 PM
> > > User: PDL\Administrator
> > > Computer: SBS
> > > Description:
> > > Windows Server 2003 Hotfix KB828028 was installed.
> > >
> > > Control Panel add/remove programs is another way to check, allthough
not
> > all
> > > patches will show up there.
> > >
> > > Tools you can use to check for missing updates, etc. MBSA, hfnetcheck.
> > >
> > > I generally don't restart a server except for patching, I see a
restart
> on
> > > Jan 2, Feb 2, and Feb 10. Those I believe were all fairly important,
> > > possibly critical, updates that required a restart.
> > >
> > > If WU isn't working on the SBS, then find out why, use the tools
above,
> > and
> > > or download the updates and install them manually.
> > >
> > >
> > > For more information, see Help and Support Center at
> > >
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
> > >
> > >
> > > --
> > > Les Connor [SBS MVP]
> > > -------------------------------------
> > > SBS Rocks !
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > "Chris Thomas" <chris@designvariation.com> wrote in message
> > > news:u04LllO8DHA.2736@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > > > Is there anyway to tell if the patch has been applied??
> > > >
> > > > "Trevor OE News" <thetrev68 @ hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:OYSU0aO8DHA.2064@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> > > > > I loaded from Windows Update last night without drama...
> > > > >
> > > > > -Trevor
> > > > >
> > > > > "Chris Thomas" <chris@designvariation.com> wrote in message
> > > > > news:uFU2BOO8DHA.2116@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > > > > > Ive heard about these big security holes that Microsoft just
told
> us
> > > > > about,
> > > > > > however Windows Update does not say that I need them, which I
find
> > > odd.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > This happen to anyone else?
> > > > > >
> > > > > > "Susan Bradley, CPA aka Ebitz - SBS Rocks [MVP]"
> > > <sbradcpa@pacbell.net>
> > > > > > wrote in message news:#dPOe0G8DHA.1596@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > > > > > > There is a security bulletin 04-007 that just came out. It's
a
> > > nasty
> > > > > > > one. So here's some steps you need to take NOW... SOON.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > 1. Reboot your server before patching. [okay I'll admit I
don't
> > > > always
> > > > > > > do that, so I'll let you slide on that one]
> > > > > > > 2. Manually go into services and shut off Exchange as a
> > precaution
> > > > > > > [start, admin tools, services, anything with Microsoft
Exchange,
> > > click
> > > > > > STOP]
> > > > > > > 3. Using whatever tool of your choice [PREFERABLY
> www.shavlik.com
> > > > > > > hfnetchkpro limited or MBSA which scans for all sorts of
patches
> > but
> > > > in
> > > > > > > this case with 04-007, Windows update will do just fine] scan
> for
> > > > > > > patches and apply them.
> > > > > > > 4. REBOOT
> > > > > > > 5. Scan again to ensure that the patch has been applied.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > We cannot stress enough how critical it is for all SBSers to
> > reboot.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > I've just finished up my SBS2000 network tonight and all is
fine
> > and
> > > > as
> > > > > > > soon as I post messages to various groups.... I'll be patching
> > here
> > > at
> > > > > > home.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
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