This course teaches how to implement and manage WSUS for centralized Windows updates in enterprise environments. You will learn how to install, configure, and maintain WSUS with Active Directory integration and Group Policies. It also covers patch deployment, approvals, and troubleshooting for reliable update management.

Learn to implement centralized Windows patch management using WSUS. The course begins with core concepts of Windows Server Update Services and how enterprises control updates across endpoints. You will understand update channels, patching calendars, and group-based deployment strategies while building a complete lab environment using virtualization, Windows Server 2019, and Active Directory. Progress into installation and configuration of WSUS, including server setup, synchronization, classification of updates, and integration with Group Policy. You will learn how to approve updates, target computer groups, and ensure consistent patch distribution across servers and workstations. Finally, the course covers maintenance and troubleshooting such as cleanup wizard usage, registration issues, and failed update diagnostics. By the end, you will be able to manage a production-ready patching system. Target audience: system administrators and IT support engineers with basic Windows Server knowledge. This course is designed for system administrators, IT support engineers, and Windows Server professionals responsible for managing updates and security patches. Learners should have basic understanding of Windows Server, Active Directory concepts, and general networking fundamentals. The course follows a practical, lab-driven approach with step-by-step demonstrations of WSUS setup and configuration. Each concept is reinforced through real-world administrative tasks and guided configuration exercises. Learners progressively move from fundamentals to production-ready patch management practices. This course is based on WSUS Administration Fundamentals - Windows Updates and Patch Management, by Emilio Aguero and Palwasha Khan. Packt is one of the world's most prolific publishers of cutting-edge technical content. For over two decades we've made it our mission to curate and publish the knowledge of only the very best technical experts. We focus on real-world courses that help our customers get the job done, with coverage that extends across a wide range of established and cutting-edge technical topics. If you're an individual or an organisation that embraces learning by doing, Packt is the perfect fit for you.