WSUS to WSUS Migration

[SunRace]

Hello,

I have one WSUS Server running on Windows 2003; right now it is running in
VM. I have installed one more WSUS server. Is it possible to transfer all the
settings from old server to new server? I did try using the tools which come
with "Windows Server Update Services API Samples and Tools" -
WsusMigrationImport and Export. But I do not think they are meant to be used
with WSUS to WSUS migrations as they could not transfer the settings properly
- all went fine except the import tool was not able to recognize the updates
which I have copied manually from old server to new one keeping the same
directory structure and it was not able to transfer subscription also.

Please tell if WSUS to WSUS migration is possible or not. I have many groups
created. I will have to sit day and night and create them all over again plus
get the right approvals done.

[Mohammed Athif]

Hi,

1. You can export / import METADATA using WSUSUTIL.exe.

wsusutil help export

Exports update metadata (but not content files, approvals, or server
settings)
to an export package file. Then importing the package file on another
WSUS
server allows that server to synchronize without using a network
connection.

2. You can move the content with the 'wsusutil movecontent' utility.

3. You can detach/attach SUSDB database using QL Server Enterprise
Manager or the sp_detach_db and
sp_attach_db stored procs via OSQL.EXE, which is available in all
MSDE/WMSDE
installations.

Happy Patching,
Mohammed Athif Khaleel
http://msmvps.com/athif