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Since: Oct 17, 2005
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2005 12:42 pm
Post subject: Migrate WSUS from Server_A to Server_B
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Hello,
I’m looking for step-by-step info: “How to migrate WSUS from Server_A to
Server_B” (the new Server_B will have the name/IP of the existing, and WSUS
will be installed in the same directories) without the headache of setting up
from scratch.
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Since: Oct 31, 2005
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2005 12:46 am
Post subject: Re: Migrate WSUS from Server_A to Server_B [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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The only real work here is moving the database, Mike.
Install Server 'b' as if it were a brand new WSUS server. Make sure it syncs
and can update itself, then transfer the database from Server 'a' to Server
'b', using this procedure that I just posted a couple of days ago:
From the thread "Moving WSUS to a new computer" posted 11/11/05 6:15pm CST:
Assuming /both/ systems are using Windows Server 2003, the easiest method to
migrate is this:
(1) Completely install WSUS on the new server, and verify that everything
works correctly.
(2) Shutdown the Update Services service on the new server.
(3) Using SQL Enterprise Manager, or the osql.exe utility that installs with
WMSDE, 'detach' the SUSDB database from the WSUS instance of WMSDE on the new
server.
(4) Rename or move the susdb.mdf and susdb_log.ldf files found in the
~\WSUS\MSSQL$WSUS\Data folder on the new server.
(5) Shutdown the Update Services service on the old server.
(6) Using SQL Enterprise Manager, or the osql.exe utility that installs with
WMSDE, 'detach' the SUSDB database from the WSUS instance of WMSDE on the old
server.
(7) Copy the susdb.mdf and susdb_log.ldf files found in the
~\WSUS\MSSQL$WSUS\Data folder on the old server to the equivalent location on
the new server.
(  Using SQL Enterprise Manager, or the osql.exe utility that installs with
WMSDE, 'attach' the SUSDB database (that you just copied from the old server)
to the WSUS instance of WMSDE on the new server.
(9) Start the Update Services service on the new server.
(10) Verify the new server is fully operational.
(11) Modify the GPOs to point to the new server and verify that clients are
registering, detecting, and reporting to the new server.
"MikeV" <MikeV.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:7E975DA6-8FCB-45BB-A43E-3A309DD105EB@microsoft.com...
> Hello,
> I'm looking for step-by-step info: "How to migrate WSUS from Server_A to
> Server_B" (the new Server_B will have the name/IP of the existing, and WSUS
> will be installed in the same directories) without the headache of setting
> up
> from scratch.
> Please save me dozen of hours.
> Thank you.
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Since: Oct 17, 2005
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2005 8:13 am
Post subject: Re: Migrate WSUS from Server_A to Server_B [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Hello,
Would you please provide the syntaxes (detach and attach) for osql.exe
utility (I'm not familiar with SQL).
You may contact me out of the list.
Your help is really appreciated.
Thank you.
"Lawrence Garvin [MVP]" wrote:
> The only real work here is moving the database, Mike.
>
> Install Server 'b' as if it were a brand new WSUS server. Make sure it syncs
> and can update itself, then transfer the database from Server 'a' to Server
> 'b', using this procedure that I just posted a couple of days ago:
>
> From the thread "Moving WSUS to a new computer" posted 11/11/05 6:15pm CST:
>
> Assuming /both/ systems are using Windows Server 2003, the easiest method to
> migrate is this:
> (1) Completely install WSUS on the new server, and verify that everything
> works correctly.
>
> (2) Shutdown the Update Services service on the new server.
>
> (3) Using SQL Enterprise Manager, or the osql.exe utility that installs with
> WMSDE, 'detach' the SUSDB database from the WSUS instance of WMSDE on the new
> server.
>
> (4) Rename or move the susdb.mdf and susdb_log.ldf files found in the
> ~\WSUS\MSSQL$WSUS\Data folder on the new server.
>
> (5) Shutdown the Update Services service on the old server.
>
> (6) Using SQL Enterprise Manager, or the osql.exe utility that installs with
> WMSDE, 'detach' the SUSDB database from the WSUS instance of WMSDE on the old
> server.
>
> (7) Copy the susdb.mdf and susdb_log.ldf files found in the
> ~\WSUS\MSSQL$WSUS\Data folder on the old server to the equivalent location on
> the new server.
>
> ( Using SQL Enterprise Manager, or the osql.exe utility that installs with
> WMSDE, 'attach' the SUSDB database (that you just copied from the old server)
> to the WSUS instance of WMSDE on the new server.
>
> (9) Start the Update Services service on the new server.
>
> (10) Verify the new server is fully operational.
>
> (11) Modify the GPOs to point to the new server and verify that clients are
> registering, detecting, and reporting to the new server.
>
> "MikeV" <MikeV.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:7E975DA6-8FCB-45BB-A43E-3A309DD105EB@microsoft.com...
> > Hello,
> > I'm looking for step-by-step info: "How to migrate WSUS from Server_A to
> > Server_B" (the new Server_B will have the name/IP of the existing, and WSUS
> > will be installed in the same directories) without the headache of setting
> > up
> > from scratch.
> > Please save me dozen of hours.
> > Thank you.
> >
>
>
> >> Stay informed about: Migrate WSUS from Server_A to Server_B |
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Since: Nov 16, 2005
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2005 12:07 pm
Post subject: Re: Migrate WSUS from Server_A to Server_B [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
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Can you provide modified instructions for "moving" from C: to D  Though my
updates are on D:, it is still taking up more space on C: than I'd like. I'm
using MSDE, not full SQL. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Gary
"Lawrence Garvin [MVP]" wrote:
> The only real work here is moving the database, Mike.
>
> Install Server 'b' as if it were a brand new WSUS server. Make sure it syncs
> and can update itself, then transfer the database from Server 'a' to Server
> 'b', using this procedure that I just posted a couple of days ago:
>
> From the thread "Moving WSUS to a new computer" posted 11/11/05 6:15pm CST:
>
> Assuming /both/ systems are using Windows Server 2003, the easiest method to
> migrate is this:
> (1) Completely install WSUS on the new server, and verify that everything
> works correctly.
>
> (2) Shutdown the Update Services service on the new server.
>
> (3) Using SQL Enterprise Manager, or the osql.exe utility that installs with
> WMSDE, 'detach' the SUSDB database from the WSUS instance of WMSDE on the new
> server.
>
> (4) Rename or move the susdb.mdf and susdb_log.ldf files found in the
> ~\WSUS\MSSQL$WSUS\Data folder on the new server.
>
> (5) Shutdown the Update Services service on the old server.
>
> (6) Using SQL Enterprise Manager, or the osql.exe utility that installs with
> WMSDE, 'detach' the SUSDB database from the WSUS instance of WMSDE on the old
> server.
>
> (7) Copy the susdb.mdf and susdb_log.ldf files found in the
> ~\WSUS\MSSQL$WSUS\Data folder on the old server to the equivalent location on
> the new server.
>
> ( Using SQL Enterprise Manager, or the osql.exe utility that installs with
> WMSDE, 'attach' the SUSDB database (that you just copied from the old server)
> to the WSUS instance of WMSDE on the new server.
>
> (9) Start the Update Services service on the new server.
>
> (10) Verify the new server is fully operational.
>
> (11) Modify the GPOs to point to the new server and verify that clients are
> registering, detecting, and reporting to the new server.
>
> "MikeV" <MikeV.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:7E975DA6-8FCB-45BB-A43E-3A309DD105EB@microsoft.com...
> > Hello,
> > I'm looking for step-by-step info: "How to migrate WSUS from Server_A to
> > Server_B" (the new Server_B will have the name/IP of the existing, and WSUS
> > will be installed in the same directories) without the headache of setting
> > up
> > from scratch.
> > Please save me dozen of hours.
> > Thank you.
> >
>
>
> >> Stay informed about: Migrate WSUS from Server_A to Server_B |
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Since: Oct 17, 2005
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2005 3:45 pm
Post subject: Re: Migrate WSUS from Server_A to Server_B [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
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Hi,
Followed the steps 1…9, and now unable to connect to the DB:
Connection to database failed. Reason=Cannot open database requested in
login SUSDB . Login fails.
Login failed for user NT AUTHORITY\NETWORK SERVICE .. Connection string:
Data Source=DIABLO\WSUS;Initial Catalog=SUSDB;Connection
Timeout=60;Application Name=WSUS SQL
Connection;Trusted_Connection=Yes;Pooling= true ; Max Pool Size = 100
Is it a way to fix the problem?
Thank you.
Disregard the previous message.
"Lawrence Garvin [MVP]" wrote:
> The only real work here is moving the database, Mike.
>
> Install Server 'b' as if it were a brand new WSUS server. Make sure it syncs
> and can update itself, then transfer the database from Server 'a' to Server
> 'b', using this procedure that I just posted a couple of days ago:
>
> From the thread "Moving WSUS to a new computer" posted 11/11/05 6:15pm CST:
>
> Assuming /both/ systems are using Windows Server 2003, the easiest method to
> migrate is this:
> (1) Completely install WSUS on the new server, and verify that everything
> works correctly.
>
> (2) Shutdown the Update Services service on the new server.
>
> (3) Using SQL Enterprise Manager, or the osql.exe utility that installs with
> WMSDE, 'detach' the SUSDB database from the WSUS instance of WMSDE on the new
> server.
>
> (4) Rename or move the susdb.mdf and susdb_log.ldf files found in the
> ~\WSUS\MSSQL$WSUS\Data folder on the new server.
>
> (5) Shutdown the Update Services service on the old server.
>
> (6) Using SQL Enterprise Manager, or the osql.exe utility that installs with
> WMSDE, 'detach' the SUSDB database from the WSUS instance of WMSDE on the old
> server.
>
> (7) Copy the susdb.mdf and susdb_log.ldf files found in the
> ~\WSUS\MSSQL$WSUS\Data folder on the old server to the equivalent location on
> the new server.
>
> ( Using SQL Enterprise Manager, or the osql.exe utility that installs with
> WMSDE, 'attach' the SUSDB database (that you just copied from the old server)
> to the WSUS instance of WMSDE on the new server.
>
> (9) Start the Update Services service on the new server.
>
> (10) Verify the new server is fully operational.
>
> (11) Modify the GPOs to point to the new server and verify that clients are
> registering, detecting, and reporting to the new server.
>
> "MikeV" <MikeV.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:7E975DA6-8FCB-45BB-A43E-3A309DD105EB@microsoft.com...
> > Hello,
> > I'm looking for step-by-step info: "How to migrate WSUS from Server_A to
> > Server_B" (the new Server_B will have the name/IP of the existing, and WSUS
> > will be installed in the same directories) without the headache of setting
> > up
> > from scratch.
> > Please save me dozen of hours.
> > Thank you.
> >
>
>
> >> Stay informed about: Migrate WSUS from Server_A to Server_B |
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2005 10:18 pm
Post subject: Re: Migrate WSUS from Server_A to Server_B [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
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"MikeV" <MikeV DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:9CAA4453-62FA-4ADD-AC17-25A4DB7E96FD@microsoft.com...
> Hello,
> Would you please provide the syntaxes (detach and attach) for osql.exe
> utility (I'm not familiar with SQL).
In that case, I would recommend you not use this technique. The use of
sp_attach_db and sp_detach_db should only be performed by somebody familiar
with and comfortable with SQL Server administration and the osql.exe utility.
Obtain and install the SQL Server Enterprise Manager from a SQL Server 2000
CDROM (including an evaluation edition, if that's all you have). (You're going
to "evaluate" the use of SQL Server EM for performing this function. <G>)
Then, use the menu options to Attach and Detach the database. Instructions on
attaching and detaching databases are contained in the SQL Books Online, which
will install when you install the EM.
> You may contact me out of the list.
> Your help is really appreciated.
> Thank you.
>
> "Lawrence Garvin [MVP]" wrote:
>
>> The only real work here is moving the database, Mike.
>>
>> Install Server 'b' as if it were a brand new WSUS server. Make sure it
>> syncs
>> and can update itself, then transfer the database from Server 'a' to Server
>> 'b', using this procedure that I just posted a couple of days ago:
>>
>> From the thread "Moving WSUS to a new computer" posted 11/11/05 6:15pm CST:
>>
>> Assuming /both/ systems are using Windows Server 2003, the easiest method
>> to
>> migrate is this:
>> (1) Completely install WSUS on the new server, and verify that everything
>> works correctly.
>>
>> (2) Shutdown the Update Services service on the new server.
>>
>> (3) Using SQL Enterprise Manager, or the osql.exe utility that installs
>> with
>> WMSDE, 'detach' the SUSDB database from the WSUS instance of WMSDE on the
>> new
>> server.
>>
>> (4) Rename or move the susdb.mdf and susdb_log.ldf files found in the
>> ~\WSUS\MSSQL$WSUS\Data folder on the new server.
>>
>> (5) Shutdown the Update Services service on the old server.
>>
>> (6) Using SQL Enterprise Manager, or the osql.exe utility that installs
>> with
>> WMSDE, 'detach' the SUSDB database from the WSUS instance of WMSDE on the
>> old
>> server.
>>
>> (7) Copy the susdb.mdf and susdb_log.ldf files found in the
>> ~\WSUS\MSSQL$WSUS\Data folder on the old server to the equivalent location
>> on
>> the new server.
>>
>> ( Using SQL Enterprise Manager, or the osql.exe utility that installs
>> with
>> WMSDE, 'attach' the SUSDB database (that you just copied from the old
>> server)
>> to the WSUS instance of WMSDE on the new server.
>>
>> (9) Start the Update Services service on the new server.
>>
>> (10) Verify the new server is fully operational.
>>
>> (11) Modify the GPOs to point to the new server and verify that clients are
>> registering, detecting, and reporting to the new server.
>>
>> "MikeV" <MikeV DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:7E975DA6-8FCB-45BB-A43E-3A309DD105EB@microsoft.com...
>> > Hello,
>> > I'm looking for step-by-step info: "How to migrate WSUS from Server_A to
>> > Server_B" (the new Server_B will have the name/IP of the existing, and
>> > WSUS
>> > will be installed in the same directories) without the headache of
>> > setting
>> > up
>> > from scratch.
>> > Please save me dozen of hours.
>> > Thank you.
>> >
>>
>>
>> >> Stay informed about: Migrate WSUS from Server_A to Server_B |
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2005 10:22 pm
Post subject: Re: Migrate WSUS from Server_A to Server_B [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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For moving from C: to D:, you'll only need two processes.
(1) Move the content.
(2) Move the database.
Move the content by using the 'wsusutil movecontent' command. To move content
from C:\WSUS\WSUSContent to D:\WSUS\WSUSContent, perform the following steps:
(a) Create the folder D:\WSUS and D:\WSUS\WSUSContent
(b) Execute the command 'wsusutil movecontent D:\WSUS D:\WSUS\MoveContent.Log'
To move the database from C: to D:
(a) Stop the Update Services service.
(b) Detach the SUSDB database.
(c) Move the C:\WSUS\MSSQL$WSUS folder to D:\WSUS\MSSQL$WSUS
(d) Attach the SUSDB database from D:\WSUS\MSSQL$WSUS
(e) Start the Update Services service.
"GaryWA" <GaryWA RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:3FC00262-4AC8-4250-AFF5-DC8201E03827@microsoft.com...
> Can you provide modified instructions for "moving" from C: to D Though my
> updates are on D:, it is still taking up more space on C: than I'd like.
> I'm
> using MSDE, not full SQL. Any help would be appreciated.
> Thanks,
> Gary
>
> "Lawrence Garvin [MVP]" wrote:
>
>> The only real work here is moving the database, Mike.
>>
>> Install Server 'b' as if it were a brand new WSUS server. Make sure it
>> syncs
>> and can update itself, then transfer the database from Server 'a' to Server
>> 'b', using this procedure that I just posted a couple of days ago:
>>
>> From the thread "Moving WSUS to a new computer" posted 11/11/05 6:15pm CST:
>>
>> Assuming /both/ systems are using Windows Server 2003, the easiest method
>> to
>> migrate is this:
>> (1) Completely install WSUS on the new server, and verify that everything
>> works correctly.
>>
>> (2) Shutdown the Update Services service on the new server.
>>
>> (3) Using SQL Enterprise Manager, or the osql.exe utility that installs
>> with
>> WMSDE, 'detach' the SUSDB database from the WSUS instance of WMSDE on the
>> new
>> server.
>>
>> (4) Rename or move the susdb.mdf and susdb_log.ldf files found in the
>> ~\WSUS\MSSQL$WSUS\Data folder on the new server.
>>
>> (5) Shutdown the Update Services service on the old server.
>>
>> (6) Using SQL Enterprise Manager, or the osql.exe utility that installs
>> with
>> WMSDE, 'detach' the SUSDB database from the WSUS instance of WMSDE on the
>> old
>> server.
>>
>> (7) Copy the susdb.mdf and susdb_log.ldf files found in the
>> ~\WSUS\MSSQL$WSUS\Data folder on the old server to the equivalent location
>> on
>> the new server.
>>
>> ( Using SQL Enterprise Manager, or the osql.exe utility that installs
>> with
>> WMSDE, 'attach' the SUSDB database (that you just copied from the old
>> server)
>> to the WSUS instance of WMSDE on the new server.
>>
>> (9) Start the Update Services service on the new server.
>>
>> (10) Verify the new server is fully operational.
>>
>> (11) Modify the GPOs to point to the new server and verify that clients are
>> registering, detecting, and reporting to the new server.
>>
>> "MikeV" <MikeV RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:7E975DA6-8FCB-45BB-A43E-3A309DD105EB@microsoft.com...
>> > Hello,
>> > I'm looking for step-by-step info: "How to migrate WSUS from Server_A to
>> > Server_B" (the new Server_B will have the name/IP of the existing, and
>> > WSUS
>> > will be installed in the same directories) without the headache of
>> > setting
>> > up
>> > from scratch.
>> > Please save me dozen of hours.
>> > Thank you.
>> >
>>
>>
>> >> Stay informed about: Migrate WSUS from Server_A to Server_B |
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(Msg. 8) Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2005 4:16 pm
Post subject: Re: Migrate WSUS from Server_A to Server_B [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Lawrence,
Thanks for your help so far. It would appear that both the content and the
database are already on D:, based upon your instructions (I knew the content
was). So, it would seem that what I want to move is in "C:\Program
Files\Update Services", particularly the Selfupdate folder. What is this
folder used for and can I move it from C: to D
Thanks again,
Gary
"Lawrence Garvin [MVP]" wrote:
> For moving from C: to D:, you'll only need two processes.
>
> (1) Move the content.
>
> (2) Move the database.
>
> Move the content by using the 'wsusutil movecontent' command. To move content
> from C:\WSUS\WSUSContent to D:\WSUS\WSUSContent, perform the following steps:
>
> (a) Create the folder D:\WSUS and D:\WSUS\WSUSContent
>
> (b) Execute the command 'wsusutil movecontent D:\WSUS D:\WSUS\MoveContent.Log'
>
> To move the database from C: to D:
>
> (a) Stop the Update Services service.
>
> (b) Detach the SUSDB database.
>
> (c) Move the C:\WSUS\MSSQL$WSUS folder to D:\WSUS\MSSQL$WSUS
>
> (d) Attach the SUSDB database from D:\WSUS\MSSQL$WSUS
>
> (e) Start the Update Services service.
>
>
> "GaryWA" <GaryWA.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:3FC00262-4AC8-4250-AFF5-DC8201E03827@microsoft.com...
> > Can you provide modified instructions for "moving" from C: to D Though my
> > updates are on D:, it is still taking up more space on C: than I'd like.
> > I'm
> > using MSDE, not full SQL. Any help would be appreciated.
> > Thanks,
> > Gary
> >
> > "Lawrence Garvin [MVP]" wrote:
> >
> >> The only real work here is moving the database, Mike.
> >>
> >> Install Server 'b' as if it were a brand new WSUS server. Make sure it
> >> syncs
> >> and can update itself, then transfer the database from Server 'a' to Server
> >> 'b', using this procedure that I just posted a couple of days ago:
> >>
> >> From the thread "Moving WSUS to a new computer" posted 11/11/05 6:15pm CST:
> >>
> >> Assuming /both/ systems are using Windows Server 2003, the easiest method
> >> to
> >> migrate is this:
> >> (1) Completely install WSUS on the new server, and verify that everything
> >> works correctly.
> >>
> >> (2) Shutdown the Update Services service on the new server.
> >>
> >> (3) Using SQL Enterprise Manager, or the osql.exe utility that installs
> >> with
> >> WMSDE, 'detach' the SUSDB database from the WSUS instance of WMSDE on the
> >> new
> >> server.
> >>
> >> (4) Rename or move the susdb.mdf and susdb_log.ldf files found in the
> >> ~\WSUS\MSSQL$WSUS\Data folder on the new server.
> >>
> >> (5) Shutdown the Update Services service on the old server.
> >>
> >> (6) Using SQL Enterprise Manager, or the osql.exe utility that installs
> >> with
> >> WMSDE, 'detach' the SUSDB database from the WSUS instance of WMSDE on the
> >> old
> >> server.
> >>
> >> (7) Copy the susdb.mdf and susdb_log.ldf files found in the
> >> ~\WSUS\MSSQL$WSUS\Data folder on the old server to the equivalent location
> >> on
> >> the new server.
> >>
> >> ( Using SQL Enterprise Manager, or the osql.exe utility that installs
> >> with
> >> WMSDE, 'attach' the SUSDB database (that you just copied from the old
> >> server)
> >> to the WSUS instance of WMSDE on the new server.
> >>
> >> (9) Start the Update Services service on the new server.
> >>
> >> (10) Verify the new server is fully operational.
> >>
> >> (11) Modify the GPOs to point to the new server and verify that clients are
> >> registering, detecting, and reporting to the new server.
> >>
> >> "MikeV" <MikeV.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> news:7E975DA6-8FCB-45BB-A43E-3A309DD105EB@microsoft.com...
> >> > Hello,
> >> > I'm looking for step-by-step info: "How to migrate WSUS from Server_A to
> >> > Server_B" (the new Server_B will have the name/IP of the existing, and
> >> > WSUS
> >> > will be installed in the same directories) without the headache of
> >> > setting
> >> > up
> >> > from scratch.
> >> > Please save me dozen of hours.
> >> > Thank you.
> >> >
> >>
> >>
> >>
>
>
> >> Stay informed about: Migrate WSUS from Server_A to Server_B |
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(Msg. 9) Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2005 8:16 pm
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Moving the content of %ProgramFiles%\Update Services is not documented and not
supported.
Having said that, though, it's as simple as changing the target pathname of
the configured virtual directory or application directory in IIS to the
desired target pathname, and moving the folder to that location. Be sure to
maintain the correct access permissions on the 'new' folders.
Note, however, that moving this content to a non-supported location may
interfere with successful updating or upgrading of the WSUS product at a later
date.
The total disk consumption by the %ProgramFiles%\Update Services folder is
only a couple hundred megabytes, so I really don't think the effort is worth
the benefit -- or the risk of later headaches.
"GaryWA" <GaryWA RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:A0C037A4-B5F5-4C41-8ADD-88101480E49F@microsoft.com...
> Lawrence,
> Thanks for your help so far. It would appear that both the content and the
> database are already on D:, based upon your instructions (I knew the content
> was). So, it would seem that what I want to move is in "C:\Program
> Files\Update Services", particularly the Selfupdate folder. What is this
> folder used for and can I move it from C: to D
>
> Thanks again,
> Gary
>
> "Lawrence Garvin [MVP]" wrote:
>
>> For moving from C: to D:, you'll only need two processes.
>>
>> (1) Move the content.
>>
>> (2) Move the database.
>>
>> Move the content by using the 'wsusutil movecontent' command. To move
>> content
>> from C:\WSUS\WSUSContent to D:\WSUS\WSUSContent, perform the following
>> steps:
>>
>> (a) Create the folder D:\WSUS and D:\WSUS\WSUSContent
>>
>> (b) Execute the command 'wsusutil movecontent D:\WSUS
>> D:\WSUS\MoveContent.Log'
>>
>> To move the database from C: to D:
>>
>> (a) Stop the Update Services service.
>>
>> (b) Detach the SUSDB database.
>>
>> (c) Move the C:\WSUS\MSSQL$WSUS folder to D:\WSUS\MSSQL$WSUS
>>
>> (d) Attach the SUSDB database from D:\WSUS\MSSQL$WSUS
>>
>> (e) Start the Update Services service.
>>
>>
>> "GaryWA" <GaryWA RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:3FC00262-4AC8-4250-AFF5-DC8201E03827@microsoft.com...
>> > Can you provide modified instructions for "moving" from C: to D Though
>> > my
>> > updates are on D:, it is still taking up more space on C: than I'd like.
>> > I'm
>> > using MSDE, not full SQL. Any help would be appreciated.
>> > Thanks,
>> > Gary
>> >
>> > "Lawrence Garvin [MVP]" wrote:
>> >
>> >> The only real work here is moving the database, Mike.
>> >>
>> >> Install Server 'b' as if it were a brand new WSUS server. Make sure it
>> >> syncs
>> >> and can update itself, then transfer the database from Server 'a' to
>> >> Server
>> >> 'b', using this procedure that I just posted a couple of days ago:
>> >>
>> >> From the thread "Moving WSUS to a new computer" posted 11/11/05 6:15pm
>> >> CST:
>> >>
>> >> Assuming /both/ systems are using Windows Server 2003, the easiest
>> >> method
>> >> to
>> >> migrate is this:
>> >> (1) Completely install WSUS on the new server, and verify that
>> >> everything
>> >> works correctly.
>> >>
>> >> (2) Shutdown the Update Services service on the new server.
>> >>
>> >> (3) Using SQL Enterprise Manager, or the osql.exe utility that installs
>> >> with
>> >> WMSDE, 'detach' the SUSDB database from the WSUS instance of WMSDE on
>> >> the
>> >> new
>> >> server.
>> >>
>> >> (4) Rename or move the susdb.mdf and susdb_log.ldf files found in the
>> >> ~\WSUS\MSSQL$WSUS\Data folder on the new server.
>> >>
>> >> (5) Shutdown the Update Services service on the old server.
>> >>
>> >> (6) Using SQL Enterprise Manager, or the osql.exe utility that installs
>> >> with
>> >> WMSDE, 'detach' the SUSDB database from the WSUS instance of WMSDE on
>> >> the
>> >> old
>> >> server.
>> >>
>> >> (7) Copy the susdb.mdf and susdb_log.ldf files found in the
>> >> ~\WSUS\MSSQL$WSUS\Data folder on the old server to the equivalent
>> >> location
>> >> on
>> >> the new server.
>> >>
>> >> ( Using SQL Enterprise Manager, or the osql.exe utility that installs
>> >> with
>> >> WMSDE, 'attach' the SUSDB database (that you just copied from the old
>> >> server)
>> >> to the WSUS instance of WMSDE on the new server.
>> >>
>> >> (9) Start the Update Services service on the new server.
>> >>
>> >> (10) Verify the new server is fully operational.
>> >>
>> >> (11) Modify the GPOs to point to the new server and verify that clients
>> >> are
>> >> registering, detecting, and reporting to the new server.
>> >>
>> >> "MikeV" <MikeV RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> >> news:7E975DA6-8FCB-45BB-A43E-3A309DD105EB@microsoft.com...
>> >> > Hello,
>> >> > I'm looking for step-by-step info: "How to migrate WSUS from Server_A
>> >> > to
>> >> > Server_B" (the new Server_B will have the name/IP of the existing, and
>> >> > WSUS
>> >> > will be installed in the same directories) without the headache of
>> >> > setting
>> >> > up
>> >> > from scratch.
>> >> > Please save me dozen of hours.
>> >> > Thank you.
>> >> >
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>>
>>
>> >> Stay informed about: Migrate WSUS from Server_A to Server_B |
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