Microsoft Windows Server Update Services Reviews

We use the solution to update servers in our company. We're a construction company and a customer of Microsoft. I'm a systems administrator. 

The most valuable feature is the practical and security updates. It downloads updates separately; security and critical. That's very good. 

I think some features could be added to improve this product. I'd like to see a critical update alarm where I get notifications regarding critical or security updates and receive a review of it.  

For an additional feature, I'd like to see the option of receiving alarms wherever I am, so that if something happens and there's nobody at work, the problem can be dealt with efficiently. 

I've been using this solution for about a year. 

The stability can sometimes be a bit problematic, depending on the Windows version you are using. 

I don't have any issues with scalability. We have about 150 users in the company and many outside. We currently have four people in the company who deal with the maintenance. 

Initial setup is not that simple but also not too complex. 

I would suggest that anyone considering implementing this solution take the time to research it completely before implementation. Without doing that there will be problems when it's installed and it's important to remember that with this product there are some things that cannot be edited once it's been implemented. 

I would rate this product an eight out of 10. 

We use this product for patch management.

The most valuable features are that it is included with Windows, and it can be driven by Group Policy Objects (GPOs).

Reporting flexibility is something that can be improved.

Job management and control is an area that is in need of improvement.

We have been using Windows Server Update Services for probably four years.

This service is generally very stable.

This is a very scalable product.

This solution does not really come with specific technical support. It is all covered by the Microsoft support that is available online.

The initial setup is relatively straightforward. It took maybe an hour to set up and deploy.

This product comes included with Windows and can be used free of charge.

My advice for anybody who is looking into Windows Server Update Services is that if you want something with more control then you need to look into getting an alternative product.

I would rate this solution a seven out of ten.

We use the on premises version.

With WSUS, you can automatically install and distribute Microsoft security patches without using an internet connection for all clients and servers. It is not difficult to understand how it works and I think it's a very nice tool.

I think there is no other product on the market that is so easy to implement and use.

Microsoft should improve their support for the product. A lot of guys are installing their products, especially Xero. If you have a real problem, though, it's quite difficult to find someone who you can support you.

I think Microsoft should develop its ReFS volumes in a little bit more detail. Also, I wish they would demystify their updates scenarios, like patching and updating the system.

The product is stable.

I think most installation scenarios are brought in with the system for the customer, so the scalability is good enough. However, especially with the hypervisor, they could develop the products a little bit more.

I only use Microsoft products. I have it for federal use and I think you have no option to do this with another vendor. Also, there are no other vendors who support so many applications and scenarios.

It's quite easy to install.

I would rate this solution as eight of ten.

I use Microsoft Windows Server Update Services to facilitate updates.

I have been using Microsoft Windows Server Update Services for approximately two years.

 Microsoft Windows Server Update Services is stable.

The scalability of Microsoft Windows Server Update Services is good.

I am the only one that uses its solution in my company.

The support from Microsoft should be faster.

Microsoft Windows Server Update Services is a simple implementation.

I did the implementation of the solution myself.

I rate Microsoft Windows Server Update Services an eight out of ten.

The primary use case of this solution is to minimize the data flow from outside.

The interface is easy to use.

Many areas need improvement and many features don't work.

The clean up feature doesn't work. It's doesn't delete old updates that are not needed anymore.

The configuration process needs improvement, as it is not very good. The integration with Windows 10 was difficult, and a bit tricky.

The old backup files created by this solution use up a lot of storage, and this needs to be improved.

This solution would meet my needs if these issues would not occur every month.

We have between one hundred and one hundred and fifty users.

We have not used any technical support.

The initial setup was complex.

The deployment took three to four hours to complete.

The implementation of this solution was not done through any vendor, integrator, or consultant; I implemented it myself.

The pricing is ok. I don't have any issues with the pricing.

The integration is included in the Windows Server system, and there are no additional fees.

I am not satisfied with this solution. There are constant issues and most of the time it doesn't work.

I would rate this solution a four out of ten.

We primarily use this for deploying and downloading through systems and servers. 

It provides central management interface for deployment.

The most valuable feature is the integration of updates with our AD management. You can make an easy policy, embed WSUS, and in that actual policy we can embed to the extent to any device that generates gets automatic downloads from WSUS.

I would want the GUI on the continuing interface of the WSUS and more fine grain control. I don't want full blown enterprises. I want another object deployment, in a different kind of way that the enterprise just doesn't provide for me right now.

It is quite stable.

It is quite scalable. You can integrate it with your organization. It can be scalable to what you have set it to be.

I have not used tech support.

The initial setup was quite straightforward.

The ability to have more fine control within this solution is very important. It is not available for the solution in its current state.