[dba-Tech] Major site crash

Hi John:

I have been going through the update log but there is no obvious culprit. It
does sound like windows REPAIR is the only option... :-(

Lucky it is only 7 computers. (Too small of system to have a full-server
remote Work Station deployment applications installed ($700 plus for SSA the
last time I looked) but too large to be an easy update... it will probably
take 2 days to complete.) 

Jim


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[mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of John Bartow
Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2009 12:06 PM
To: 'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues'
Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Major site crash

Hi Jim,
Looks like it may have been a windows update malfunction. I have had a few
issues with Windows Update that sound somewhat similar. I suggest a Windows
repair. Major hassle but it may solve the issue.

I've gotten into the habit of turning any active scanning security products
off when running manual windows updates. I also manually use Secunia's web
based scanner for other products. That seems to help with the .Net updates
but even this doesn't seem to be the full answer. 

Do you utilize WSUS on any of your systems?

John B