Installing WSUS on a Windows Server 2012 Server

The installation of WSUS is very easy because it is installed as a server role from Server Manager. The guided setup installs WSUS and any required components.

To complete the initial installation of WSUS, follow these steps:

1. Launch Server Manager.

2. From the Manage menu, select Add Roles and Features to start the wizard.

3. Click Next three times.

4. Select Windows Server Update Services, and click Next.

5. The Add Role Services and Features Required for Windows Server Update Services window prompts for additional components to install, if necessary. Required components are the Web Server (IIS) web server and management tools, the Windows Process Activation Service, and the .NET Framework. ...

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