Script reindex the wsus database technet gallery microsoft. Now my sql maintenance script runs to completion without errors. This script contributed by the microsoft wsus team. Wsus console was, and always been, running slowly i have no comparison with any other system, so i considered it normal. If you are using windows internal database, you will need to use the sqlcmd utility, which can be downloaded.
To run sql scripts on the wid windows internal database on windows server core, well need to install sqlcmd. I recently found this tool from a talk i watched on the scu livestream ive also read that its prudent to reindex your wsus database and run the cleanup wizard on the server. The performance of large windows server update services wsus deployments will degrade over time if the wsus database is not. If youre struggling with getting your sccm software update point to sync with wsus, prepare yourself to see what ive done to fix it. Oct 01, 2019 the performance of large windows server update services wsus deployments will degrade over time if the wsus database is not maintained properly. Reindex wsus database on windows server 2016 mangolassi. One of them will have the susdb database in it and then you will know where the database is stored. What is your software updatewsus cleanupmaintenance process. I dont know that much about sql either but i am able to fully manage wsus without any trouble. This step is the second step toward the cleanup of sccm wsus maintenance. One day i noticed that wsus database grew to 15 gb surprising, but ok i figured there must be a ton of things to remove after all, i have some 15 pcs on the network. Dec 10, 2018 to reindex the sus db, copy and paste the query in the new query window and then click execute. The sup is responsible for integrating with windows software update.
If you are running wsus from a from a windows internal database on server 2008 or sbs 2011, enter the following command. Hi, here are the steps if you have installed wsus on server 2012r2 on the windows internal database to reset the database and wsus itself. Therefore, to backup the wid database, you will have to use the sqlcmd. Decide which wsus deployment scenario will be used. If the wsus server cleanup wizard has never been run and the wsus has been in production for a while, the cleanup may time out. Wsus setup enables the recursive triggers option, which is a database specific option. Once the query executed successfully considered that wsus db successfully reindexed. You can use wsusdbmaintenance script to reindex any versio.
However the action plan is still very much required. The following pages represent the instruction for undertaking this activity. Verify that both are stopped by running getservice wsusservice, w3svc. Sudb reindexing and decline of superseded updates still is very important for effective management of software updates. If you are using windows internal database wid for the wsus database, you need to use the sqlcmd utility. Cm1511 has wsus cleanup feature integrated in sup properties. You may read the microsft article reindex the wsus database. With all of these steps you would think this would be more automated or built in. Reindex the database applies to windows internal database systems. Microsoft odbc driver 11 fur sql server windows microsoft command line utilities 11 for sql server wsusdbmaintenance. To backup wsus database you just need to complete 4 easy steps. During my recent sccm software updatewsus debacle, microsoft support.
Optimizing wsus with configuration manager adaptiva insights. If you are running wsus from a windows internal database on server 2012 enter the following command sqlcmd i s \\. Now normally with microsoft sql, youd simply connect remotely using the sql management studio, and you can if youre using fully blown microsoft sql server with your wsus implementation, however most of us arent. You will see the new machine show up under servers and site system roles. Using the wsus api and powershell to perform maintenance on.
I found a couple articles on how to debug the database index, how to upgrade from 2. Wsus is designed to be managed without to much sql knowledge. Im wondering what your processes are for software update maintenance and cleanup. During the initial setup of wsus it goes away and downloads update information from microsoft update you press start connecting and wait quite a while. Microsoft indicates that performance degradation occurs over time on a windows server update services wsus database db without proper maintenance and provides a tsql script to reindex and defragment a wsus 3. I just need to do the recommended monthly database reindexing. Mar 14, 2018 wsus services stores its information in the susdb database, which is either hosted in a windows internal database wid or on a sql server. Oct 20, 2016 if you are running wsus from a windows internal database on server 2012 enter the following command sqlcmd i s \\. Foxpro reindex download, free foxpro reindex download software downloads, page 3. Microsoft command line utilities 11 for sql server reindex the wsus 3. Oct 01, 2019 i run server 2008 r2 standard sp1 with wsus 3. The wsusdbmaintenance script is a tsql script that can be run by sql server administrators to reindex and defragment wsus 3. Is there a way that i can rename the database before deploying the database onto the sql server. For wsus db installed on windows internal database wid.
The problem is that i cannot have two databases named susdb. Determine the sql server string, database name and the wsus content directory stop all wsus related services world wide web publishing service, wsus certificate server and wsus service. The complete guide to microsoft wsus and configuration manager. I just built this server, and it works just fine so i dont want to rebuild it. Im no sql dba but from what i hear, consistently ensure your indexes are defragmented is a good thing. For more information, see reindex the wsus database. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Wsus does support running database software on a computer.
Na reindex wsus databaze, ktera bezi na wid windows internal database budete potrebovat. How to solve problems with windows server update services. Aug 21, 2019 for standalone wsus servers, or if you are using an older version of configuration manager, it is recommended that you run the wsus cleanup wizard periodically. To ensure the wsus server runs correctly and efficiently, the wsus database should be reindexed freqently.
This post supplements the script instructions to run it when the db is hosted on a windows internal database wid, which. Add wsus index optimization to the database to increase the speed of many database operations in wsus by approximately 1500 times faster. Do this before the wsus administrator installs wsus and specifies the database during the setup process. It is recommended to do this at least once a month. I know that i can rename the database in the registry after the. I recommend following the guidelines at the article best practices with windows server update services 3. This was after a couple of years of use with maybe 50 pcs so a fairly small site. Reindex the wsus database under windows 2012 hass it. That will take about 2 hours of your time and a complete resync bandwidth and you are good to go. How to reindex wsus database 12 01 2012 by osman shener wsus yorum yok no comments monthly reindexing of wsus database is a recommended task to maintain its performance.
In that case, reindex with steps 2 and 3 first, then run. Foxpro reindex download software free download foxpro. Oct 18, 2016 whatever the reason, here are the steps for recreating the susdb and the wsus content folder for a windows server 2012 based wsus computer. If you are using windows internal database wid for the wsus database, you need to use the sqlcmd utility to use this script with windows internal database, you should run the following command. When trying to connect either via sqlcmd or sql management studio. Microsoft recommend that you perform monthly maintenance on your wsus database to keep it in good order. Jun 28, 2019 ive realized its important to keep your sql indexes properly maintained. Stop the wsus service and iis service with the following command. Microsoft sql server native client microsoft sql server command line query utility. Rename the wsus database susdb before install sql database. The latest issue is now i couldnt access the windows internal database to run any kind of maintenance script. You cannot remotely connect to the wsid wid db via sql server management studio. The steps to connect to susdb and perform the reindex differ, depending on whether susdb is running in sql server or windows internal database wid. In our company we have two wsus server, one for the client laptops and pcs and the other for our datacenter server.
By this point, you will hopefully have recovered a few gig of disk space. Reindexing the wsus database can help, especially if the database is fragmented. Decide which wsus storage strategy best fits your deployment. To maintain optimal performance of the wsus database, we recommend that you routinely run the wsus cleanup wizard tasks on the wsus database susdb and also reindex the wsus database on each wsus computer that is hosting a software update point role in the configuration manager environment. Jan 12, 2012 monthly reindexing of wsus db is a recommended task to maintain its performance. Review the list of considerations and system requirements to ensure that you have all the necessary hardware and software to deploy wsus. The complete guide to microsoft wsus and configuration. During my recent sccm software update wsus debacle, microsoft support ran a handy little script on my wsus server that i decided to share. Reindex the wsus database susdb by using the sql script from the scripting guys.
Download the reindex query from the following microsoft technet gallery. Validate sccm software update point sync works from wsus. How to implement a shared susdb for configuration manager. To use this script with windows internal database, you should run the following command. For those of you using wsus standalone for your updates, here is a collection. In my case, i still had the problem of the wsus database itself being 30gb. Recreating the susdb and wsus content folder for a windows. Use this at your own discretion and im in no way responsible for an imploded. Monthly re indexing of wsus db is a recommended task to maintain its performance. The performance of large windows server update services wsus deployments will degrade over time if the wsus database is not maintained properly. This article does not document that the command has changed under windows 2012. Using the wsus api and powershell to perform maintenance on the susdb database posted on july 7, 20 by boe prox in my previous article, i showed how you can utilize the windows server update services wsus api to connect to the susdb database that is being used by the wsus server to perform tsql queries against the database for information. Its purpose to approve updates as they are detected as being needed, rather than download a vast amount of unnecessary downloads through following an approve all approach. How to reindex wsus database 12 01 2012 by osman shener wsus yorum yok no comments monthly re indexing of wsus database is a recommended task to maintain its performance.
The wsusdbmaintenance script is a tsql script that can be run by sql server administrators to reindex and defragment wsus databases. Configure any additional settings for the proxy, then step through the rest of the wizard to finish installing the role. Install the microsoft odbc driver 17 for sql server. Wsus smart approve is a tool for microsoft windows server update. Jan 26, 2016 cm1511 has wsus cleanup feature integrated in sup properties. For more information about software update maintenance in configuration manager, see software.
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