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Computer Groups
1. Since WSUS 2.0, administrators have been able to organize their management
of updates by targeting specifi c computers using computer groups. This way
an administrator can ensure that specifi c computers get the right updates and
at the most convenient times. We will walk through creating a computer
group for our computers that reside in the Marketing Department. What you
will notice is something new in WSUS 3.0??”nested groups. We will create
two nested groups under the Marketing Department. One subgroup will be
for Windows XP systems and another for Windows Vista systems.1. Go to the
WSUS server or a system with the WSUS Administrative Console.
Figure 3.46 Computer Properties
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2. Click Start | Administrative Tools | Microsoft Windows Server
Update Services 3.0.
3. Once the WSUS Administrative Console comes up, in the Console Tree,
go to the All Computers node which resides underneath the Computers
node.
4. Right-click on the All Computers node and select Add Computer
Group
5. In the Add Computer Group dialog box beside Name type Marketing and
click Add.
6. You should see the Marketing group beneath the Unassigned Computers
group. Right-click the Marketing group node and select Add Computer
Group.
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