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.




--
http://www.sbslinks.com/really.htm

Re: CRITICAL ACTION NEEDED FOR SBSers <<<<<How to patch your Network>>>>>> by Susan

Susan
Wed Feb 11 01:07:39 CST 2004

Forgot to add all NT, 2k XP workstations need this patch as well.

Susan Bradley, CPA aka Ebitz - SBS Rocks [MVP] wrote:

> 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.
>
>
>
>

--
http://www.sbslinks.com/really.htm


Re: CRITICAL ACTION NEEDED FOR SBSers <<<<<How to patch your Network>>>>>> by Susan

Susan
Wed Feb 11 02:14:18 CST 2004

SBS2000 Shavlik hfnetchk Pro finds 04-007 and patches
Windows Update confirms

SBS2003 Shavlik hfnetchkPro Limited does NOT find 04-007, says I need 03-041
Windows Update does say I need 04-007, does not say I need 03-041


Shavlik is not finding 04-007 use Windows Update instead.... I'm
pinging Eric Schultze.

Susan Bradley, CPA aka Ebitz - SBS Rocks [MVP] wrote:
> Forgot to add all NT, 2k XP workstations need this patch as well.
>
> Susan Bradley, CPA aka Ebitz - SBS Rocks [MVP] wrote:
>
>> 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.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>

--
http://www.sbslinks.com/really.htm


Re: CRITICAL ACTION NEEDED FOR SBSers <<<<<How to patch your Network>>>>>> by John

John
Wed Feb 11 08:50:47 CST 2004

I tried to access the hotfix and it appears as though Microsoft is down!
Will try later...


"Susan Bradley, CPA aka Ebitz - SBS Rocks [MVP]" <sbradcpa@pacbell.net>
wrote in message news:%231fMjbH8DHA.2480@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> SBS2000 Shavlik hfnetchk Pro finds 04-007 and patches
> Windows Update confirms
>
> SBS2003 Shavlik hfnetchkPro Limited does NOT find 04-007, says I need
03-041
> Windows Update does say I need 04-007, does not say I need 03-041
>
>
> Shavlik is not finding 04-007 use Windows Update instead.... I'm
> pinging Eric Schultze.
>
> Susan Bradley, CPA aka Ebitz - SBS Rocks [MVP] wrote:
> > Forgot to add all NT, 2k XP workstations need this patch as well.
> >
> > Susan Bradley, CPA aka Ebitz - SBS Rocks [MVP] wrote:
> >
> >> 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.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >
>
> --
> http://www.sbslinks.com/really.htm
>



Re: CRITICAL ACTION NEEDED FOR SBSers <<<<<How to patch your Network>>>>>> by Chris

Chris
Wed Feb 11 15:11:03 CST 2004

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.
>
>
>
>
> --
> http://www.sbslinks.com/really.htm
>



Re: CRITICAL ACTION NEEDED FOR SBSers <<<<<How to patch your Network>>>>>> by Trevor

Trevor
Wed Feb 11 15:34:33 CST 2004

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.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > http://www.sbslinks.com/really.htm
> >
>
>



Re: CRITICAL ACTION NEEDED FOR SBSers <<<<<How to patch your Network>>>>>> by Chris

Chris
Wed Feb 11 15:53:12 CST 2004

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.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --
> > > http://www.sbslinks.com/really.htm
> > >
> >
> >
>
>



Re: CRITICAL ACTION NEEDED FOR SBSers <<<<<How to patch your Network>>>>>> by Les

Les
Wed Feb 11 17:08:04 CST 2004

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.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > http://www.sbslinks.com/really.htm
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>



Re: CRITICAL ACTION NEEDED FOR SBSers <<<<<How to patch your Network>>>>>> by Les

Les
Wed Feb 11 17:14:50 CST 2004

Much of what you need is linked to on this page:

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treeview/default.asp?url=/technet/security/
topics/patch/default.asp

MBSA
Security Bulletin Notification Service
Software Update Services
Security Bulletin Search
Archive of Summary Bulletins

--
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.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > http://www.sbslinks.com/really.htm
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>



Re: CRITICAL ACTION NEEDED FOR SBSers <<<<<How to patch your Network>>>>>> by Chris

Chris
Thu Feb 12 12:50:43 CST 2004

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.
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > --
> > > > > http://www.sbslinks.com/really.htm
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>



Re: CRITICAL ACTION NEEDED FOR SBSers <<<<<How to patch your Network>>>>>> by Les

Les
Thu Feb 12 13:11:25 CST 2004

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.
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > --
> > > > > > http://www.sbslinks.com/really.htm
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>



Re: CRITICAL ACTION NEEDED FOR SBSers <<<<<How to patch your Network>>>>>> by Ray

Ray
Thu Feb 12 13:35:22 CST 2004

Why do you need to manually shut down exchange before installing this patch?

"Susan Bradley, CPA aka Ebitz - SBS Rocks [MVP]" <sbradcpa@pacbell.net>
wrote in message news:%23dPOe0G8DHA.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.
>
>
>
>
> --
> http://www.sbslinks.com/really.htm
>



Re: CRITICAL ACTION NEEDED FOR SBSers <<<<<How to patch your Network>>>>>> by SuperGumby

SuperGumby
Thu Feb 12 20:44:34 CST 2004

it's not particular to this patch. As a 'best practice' it is just good form
to not only stop Exchange but also any other non-essential services (AV and
Backup for example) before patching.

BTW Susan, I've been bitten when not performing a restart before patching.
If not necessary it is right up there in the 'highly recommended' area.

--
Mick Malloy
http://www.micropol.com.au

"Ray Joslyn" <nospam@etg-sadi.com> wrote in message
news:u3Bac9Z8DHA.2812@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> Why do you need to manually shut down exchange before installing this
patch?
>
> "Susan Bradley, CPA aka Ebitz - SBS Rocks [MVP]" <sbradcpa@pacbell.net>
> wrote in message news:%23dPOe0G8DHA.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.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > http://www.sbslinks.com/really.htm
> >
>
>



Re: CRITICAL ACTION NEEDED FOR SBSers <<<<<How to patch your Network>>>>>> by Susan

Susan
Thu Feb 12 20:58:46 CST 2004

It may have downloaded it but without a reboot you aren't protected.

Chris Thomas wrote:
> 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.
>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>--
>>>>>>http://www.sbslinks.com/really.htm
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>
>
>

--
http://www.sbslinks.com/really.htm


Re: CRITICAL ACTION NEEDED FOR SBSers <<<<<How to patch your Network>>>>>> by Susan

Susan
Thu Feb 12 20:59:23 CST 2004

I've personally not been ...but like Super G... your mileage may vary.
Best to do it.

SuperGumby wrote:

> it's not particular to this patch. As a 'best practice' it is just good form
> to not only stop Exchange but also any other non-essential services (AV and
> Backup for example) before patching.
>
> BTW Susan, I've been bitten when not performing a restart before patching.
> If not necessary it is right up there in the 'highly recommended' area.
>

--
http://www.sbslinks.com/really.htm


Re: CRITICAL ACTION NEEDED FOR SBSers <<<<<How to patch your Network>>>>>> by Chris

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.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > --
> > > > > > > http://www.sbslinks.com/really.htm
> > > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>



Re: CRITICAL ACTION NEEDED FOR SBSers <<<<<How to patch your Network>>>>>> by Ray

Ray
Fri Feb 13 08:59:11 CST 2004

I did go ahead and shut down exchange and applied the patch. When it was
through it did not ask me to reboot. Looking at the event viewer it says
that the patch failed. It never told me that after it was done. But I
suspected something since it did not ask to reboot. Hfnetck along with
windows update reports the patch is not installed. So how can I get this
installed?
Ray

"Susan Bradley, CPA aka Ebitz - SBS Rocks [MVP]" <sbradcpa@pacbell.net>
wrote in message news:OFgf01d8DHA.2404@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> I've personally not been ...but like Super G... your mileage may vary.
> Best to do it.
>
> SuperGumby wrote:
>
> > it's not particular to this patch. As a 'best practice' it is just good
form
> > to not only stop Exchange but also any other non-essential services (AV
and
> > Backup for example) before patching.
> >
> > BTW Susan, I've been bitten when not performing a restart before
patching.
> > If not necessary it is right up there in the 'highly recommended' area.
> >
>
> --
> http://www.sbslinks.com/really.htm
>



Re: CRITICAL ACTION NEEDED FOR SBSers <<<<<How to patch your Network>>>>>> by Susan

Susan
Fri Feb 13 09:05:08 CST 2004

Try installing it manually

Also what's the exact reason it gives for not installing?

Ray Joslyn wrote:

> I did go ahead and shut down exchange and applied the patch. When it was
> through it did not ask me to reboot. Looking at the event viewer it says
> that the patch failed. It never told me that after it was done. But I
> suspected something since it did not ask to reboot. Hfnetck along with
> windows update reports the patch is not installed. So how can I get this
> installed?
> Ray
>
> "Susan Bradley, CPA aka Ebitz - SBS Rocks [MVP]" <sbradcpa@pacbell.net>
> wrote in message news:OFgf01d8DHA.2404@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>
>>I've personally not been ...but like Super G... your mileage may vary.
>>Best to do it.
>>
>>SuperGumby wrote:
>>
>>
>>>it's not particular to this patch. As a 'best practice' it is just good
>
> form
>
>>>to not only stop Exchange but also any other non-essential services (AV
>
> and
>
>>>Backup for example) before patching.
>>>
>>>BTW Susan, I've been bitten when not performing a restart before
>
> patching.
>
>>>If not necessary it is right up there in the 'highly recommended' area.
>>>
>>
>>--
>>http://www.sbslinks.com/really.htm
>>
>
>
>

--
http://www.sbslinks.com/really.htm


Re: CRITICAL ACTION NEEDED FOR SBSers <<<<<How to patch your Network>>>>>> by Ray

Ray
Fri Feb 13 09:25:42 CST 2004

When you mean manually do you mean not through windows update. There was no
reason given in the event viewer for why it did not install.
Ray

"Susan Bradley, CPA aka Ebitz - SBS Rocks [MVP]" <sbradcpa@pacbell.net>
wrote in message news:e%239waKk8DHA.360@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> Try installing it manually
>
> Also what's the exact reason it gives for not installing?
>
> Ray Joslyn wrote:
>
> > I did go ahead and shut down exchange and applied the patch. When it
was
> > through it did not ask me to reboot. Looking at the event viewer it
says
> > that the patch failed. It never told me that after it was done. But I
> > suspected something since it did not ask to reboot. Hfnetck along with
> > windows update reports the patch is not installed. So how can I get
this
> > installed?
> > Ray
> >
> > "Susan Bradley, CPA aka Ebitz - SBS Rocks [MVP]" <sbradcpa@pacbell.net>
> > wrote in message news:OFgf01d8DHA.2404@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> >
> >>I've personally not been ...but like Super G... your mileage may vary.
> >>Best to do it.
> >>
> >>SuperGumby wrote:
> >>
> >>
> >>>it's not particular to this patch. As a 'best practice' it is just good
> >
> > form
> >
> >>>to not only stop Exchange but also any other non-essential services (AV
> >
> > and
> >
> >>>Backup for example) before patching.
> >>>
> >>>BTW Susan, I've been bitten when not performing a restart before
> >
> > patching.
> >
> >>>If not necessary it is right up there in the 'highly recommended' area.
> >>>
> >>
> >>--
> >>http://www.sbslinks.com/really.htm
> >>
> >
> >
> >
>
> --
> http://www.sbslinks.com/really.htm
>



Re: CRITICAL ACTION NEEDED FOR SBSers <<<<<How to patch your Network>>>>>> by John

John
Fri Feb 13 10:50:55 CST 2004

Anyone else having problems accessing Microsoft.com? I have tried to
download the update for the past several days without success!

John
"Ray Joslyn" <nospam@etg-sadi.com> wrote in message
news:%23XRslWk8DHA.1052@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> When you mean manually do you mean not through windows update. There was
no
> reason given in the event viewer for why it did not install.
> Ray
>
> "Susan Bradley, CPA aka Ebitz - SBS Rocks [MVP]" <sbradcpa@pacbell.net>
> wrote in message news:e%239waKk8DHA.360@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> > Try installing it manually
> >
> > Also what's the exact reason it gives for not installing?
> >
> > Ray Joslyn wrote:
> >
> > > I did go ahead and shut down exchange and applied the patch. When it
> was
> > > through it did not ask me to reboot. Looking at the event viewer it
> says
> > > that the patch failed. It never told me that after it was done. But
I
> > > suspected something since it did not ask to reboot. Hfnetck along
with
> > > windows update reports the patch is not installed. So how can I get
> this
> > > installed?
> > > Ray
> > >
> > > "Susan Bradley, CPA aka Ebitz - SBS Rocks [MVP]"
<sbradcpa@pacbell.net>
> > > wrote in message news:OFgf01d8DHA.2404@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> > >
> > >>I've personally not been ...but like Super G... your mileage may vary.
> > >>Best to do it.
> > >>
> > >>SuperGumby wrote:
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>>it's not particular to this patch. As a 'best practice' it is just
good
> > >
> > > form
> > >
> > >>>to not only stop Exchange but also any other non-essential services
(AV
> > >
> > > and
> > >
> > >>>Backup for example) before patching.
> > >>>
> > >>>BTW Susan, I've been bitten when not performing a restart before
> > >
> > > patching.
> > >
> > >>>If not necessary it is right up there in the 'highly recommended'
area.
> > >>>
> > >>
> > >>--
> > >>http://www.sbslinks.com/really.htm
> > >>
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> > --
> > http://www.sbslinks.com/really.htm
> >
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Re: CRITICAL ACTION NEEDED FOR SBSers <<<<<How to patch your Network>>>>>> by Les

Les
Fri Feb 13 13:10:57 CST 2004

Chris,

Restarts are easily identified by about 10 system event log errors in a row
;-). But the easiest way is to have a look at the DNS event log, it's not
nearly as busy. Some servers I can see every restart for the past year still
there in one screen ;-).

Download and notify is OK. Be sure to log onto the console though, otherwise
you'll not see the notify. If you subscribe to the bulletins, you'll know
when to check for updates.

--
Les Connor [SBS MVP]
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SBS Rocks !



"Chris Thomas" <chris@designvariation.com> wrote in message
news:#XjNMAj8DHA.1504@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> 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...
> > > > > > > &