What are the benefits or SUS over Microsoft Windows Update Service?
• SUS leverages the benefits of Windows Update Service but provides it on a local basis with better control for testing and central distribution. Once the SUS client is installed, it disables the Microsoft Windows Update/Automatic behavior. How do I get the SUS client installed? • Enter a service request by called 5-2968 or via the web at www.fulton.asu.edu/sr/ If I have the client installed, what can I do to help? • At the end of the day, please Log off your pc. This is important especially on Wednesday evenings when patches are scheduled to be delivered Thursday morning. • For energy savings and security it’s a good idea to turn your computer off at night. • If logging off is not an option for you, then at least close all open applications. This is very important. Failure to do so may result in lost data. If I have the client installed, what changes will I notice at the beginning of the day? • Computers that had been powered off may take longer to finalize the booting process, as new
