ENTERPRISE
18
Appendix A: Deep Freeze and SUS/WSUS FAQ
Does the Run Windows Updates feature require an administrator to be logged into the computer?
The feature works while any type of user is logged in, or if the computer isn’t logged in at all. It
uses the Windows Update service running under the local system account.
How can I be sure that the updates have been installed correctly?
If you are using Deep Freeze to install the updates, you can view the status of the updates in
the
DFWuLogfile.log
in the
Faronics
folder. The location and name of this file can be changed
on the
Maintenance
tab of the Deep Freeze Configuration Administrator.
What happens if an update is interrupted during download or installation because the Maintenance
Period ended or the computer was restarted or powered off?
If an update is incomplete for any reason, the mechanism that Microsoft uses will correct and
reinstall the update the next time the service is called.
Will the computer restart during the update process if the update being installed requires it to do so?
Yes, the computer will restart as many times as required, until the updates are completed.
What do I have to configure on each computer to ensure that the updates are downloaded during the
Maintenance Period?
Deep Freeze automatically coordinates the update. Deep Freeze does not actually perform the
update but calls the Microsoft update service during the Maintenance Period. The Microsoft
update service then performs the update either via the Internet or a designated SUS/WSUS
server.
Can the IP address of the SUS/WSUS server be updated with a configuration update?
Yes, all of the
Maintenance
options can be changed with a configuration update.
