Software Update Service and GPO

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From: gtmtnbiker98 (anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 08/19/04 

Date: Thu, 19 Aug 2004 07:57:56 -0700

I have a SUS server running on one of my networks and have
approved all available updates. I configured the group
policy to point to the url of the SUS server, i.e.
http://susserver. However, none of my workstations are
updating from this server. I have ran gpupdate to force
the policy change and the change is noted on each of the
workstations.

As for connectivity, I can ping the host by using both the
IP address and the netbios name. What gives? Any
suggestions?

I have also checked the registry on one of the
workstations and have observed instances where the
workstation actually checks; however, no updates were made
available for installation. Please help.

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