In a previous post I mentioned how "KB888619 Breaks OWA on Exchange 2003" and how confused I was by the fact that the update in question was displayed on the Windows Update site on the one server, but not the others. After a couple of clicks today I found that there's actually two versions of the update sites:
- Windows Update - The original site that scans your PC / Server for OS related updates and hardware drivers. Notice the Microsoft Updates high-lighted below. This takes you to the Microsoft Update site ....
- Microsoft Update - the new update site. This site not only scans for Operating System updates, but also whatever other software you have installed, e.g. Office and as I found out the hard way - Exchange:
You will notice subtle changes to the design and the url of the site, making it very easy for Techies like me - who just click blindingly and pray for the best - to get confused. This new site works along the same way as WSUS - it downloads and deploys not only Operating System updates, but also other Microsoft Software updates.
OK. Mini-mystery solved ..
- Marlon