The client software can force the PC to reboot, or may optionally defer reboot if a user remains logged-on.
The Windows Update client software is configurable to allow the client to automatically download and install updates on a schedule, or to download and prompt for installation, etc. Its provided by Microsoft as a no-cost add-on to Windows Server 2003 and up.Ĭomputers (client PCs, servers, etc) are typically directed to the WSUS server to receive updates by way of Group Policy settings (that can also be done through simple registry manipulation, too). Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) provides the server-side component to handle update deployment.
