The very basic problem in accessing Microsoft website
i quoting latest case details. today in morning had installed windows 2003 server on 1 of server machines. after installing had gone microsoft update services , downloaded latest updates. in process of setting forefront client security server. afterwards, had installed sql server 2005 std. edition , thereafter, since forefront suite required sql server 2005 service pack2, had downloaded service pack microsoft download centre. seemed fine. however, when in middle of setting wsus 3.0, @ stage when asked synchronization microsoft update website, when clicked start, got http error message , when tried open microsoft.com in seperate browser window, not able so. have realip address , internal ip address both, had used both site not opening. moreover, when trying ping microsoft.com command window used open , imediately got closed. latest case. working in university there many machines on internet working fine microsoft.com not opening up. please me out got stuck in middle of wsus installation , therefore not able complete configuration of forefront server.
the first requirement installing wsus have stable, working, platform internet access.
it not appear have this. suggest focusing on getting os installed , configured can:
- ping command prompt
- access windows update via ie
and once can perform actions, resume attempts install sql server, wsus, , fcs.
lawrence garvin, m.s., mcitp:ea, mcdba, mcsa
principal/cto, onsite technology solutions, houston, texas
microsoft mvp - software distribution (2005-2011)
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Windows Server > WSUS
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