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How do you push Windows Updates from the Server to Clients?

To push updates from the Server to the Client, you will want to download and install Windows Server Update Services (WSUS). WSUS Requirements Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) 6.0. For instruction about how to install IIS, see the “Deploying Microsoft Windows Server Update Services” white paper or Help and Support Center in Windows Server 2003. Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1 for Windows Server 2003. To obtain this software, go to the Download Center at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=47358.  An alternative is to go to http://www.windowsupdate.com and scan for Critical Updates and Service Packs – Install Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1 for Windows Server 2003. Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) 2.0. BITS 2.0 for Windows Server 2003 is not available from the Download Center at this time. To obtain this software, go to the Microsoft Web site for Windows Server Update Services Open ...

How do you create a trust relationship between Windows Server 2003 and Windows NT Server?

To create a trust where the Windows Server 2003-based domain trusts accounts from the Windows NT-based domain, please perform the following steps: On the Windows Server 2003-based domain controller: Click Start, point to Administrative Tools, and then double-click Active Directory Domains and Trusts. In the Active Directory Domains and Trusts snap-in, right-click the domain that you want, and then click Properties. Click the Trusts tab, and then click New Trust. The New Trust Wizard appears. Click Next to continue. Type the NetBIOS name of the Windows NT domain for this trust. For example, type supplier01-int, and then click Next. In the Direction of Trust window, click One-way: Outgoing Users in the specified domain, realm, or forest can be authenticated in this domain. Click Next, and then click one of the following to select the scope of authentication for users from the Windows NT domain: Allow authentication for all resources in the local domain. Windows authenticates users ...

Active Directory Installation Failed : The Network Location Cannot Be Found

On a Windows 2000 Server, you may receieve the following error message when performing DCPROMO or using the Configure Server wizard to upgrade your server to a Domain Controller: "Active Directory Installation Failed. The Network Location Cannot Be Found." This typically occurs if the network card driver has not been installed or the network card is disabled. http://www.smartnetadmin.com