WebMarshal failing Windows Updates????

[blue13x]

Hi there,

We have Web Marshal installed on a “Server 2003 Standard Edition” server which is used to bolt down security on over 100 users. I have set up a software download security function which allows ALL users to download from all windows and Microsoft sites, as specified below:

•

http://*.microsoft.com/

•

https://*.microsoft.com/

•

http://*.windows.com/

•

http://*.windowsupdate.com/

Even though this ‘backdoor’ to windows updates has been implemented, the users still get a failed report when they try to download from here. I have noticed though that if you select a large number of downloads that include non-windows security, these non-windows security updates seem to download and install without a problem. I have tried to install these under the network administrator account, but these other updates still will not install.

I am considering installing SUS on the server to get round this problem, but a fix would be a lot better as we are a reseller and tech support to many customers and may not be able to implement the SUS software for a month.

If you can help or suggest a better area to post this thread, please help!

 

[BadBigBen]

this is just a shot in the dark and surely to miss the mark...

but try adding this website to the list you already have:

http://download.microsoft.com

I am just stating this as most of the updates are located on that server, you can double check this by trying to download one of the HotFixes manually it will then disclose the location before downloading beginns...


Ben

If it works don't fix it! If it doesn't use a sledgehammer...

 

[blue13x]

Thank you for this, but

http://*.microsoft.com/

should cover this website!

I get the feeling no one else knows what to do with this either?!?!

 

[BadBigBen]

Hola,

OOOPSS! must have slept when I answered your post... yeah, you are correct it should have covered it...

have you tried adding the wildcard "*" at the end aswell?

other than that I am a a loss... sorry!



Ben

If it works don't fix it! If it doesn't use a sledgehammer...