From: Ellen K. 

Unfortunately our operation isn't that sophisticated.   All the Windows
servers have internet access and go to WindowsUpdate to get patched. So if
I could wave a magic wand, I would have us receive a Windows-Update-On-A-CD
from Microsoft whenever new patches or service packs come out.

On Sun, 13 Feb 2005 15:45:51 -0800, "Rich"  wrote in message
:

>   I think Internet access is being used in distinct ways here.  There is no
need for a direct connection to the Internet nor any incoming connection at
all.  Whatever firewall you use on your network should have no relevance.
>
>   What is needed to use Windows Update, but not some of the other supported
update mechanisms, is the ability to access the internet such as via proxy,
VPN, or whatever mechanism works for you.
>
>Rich
>
>  "Ellen K."  wrote in message
news:6vhv01dsvdep48mkooe154s5cr5d0m73cv{at}4ax.com...
>  I have to say it actually does bother me that my SQL Server boxes at
>  work have internet access in order to go to WindowsUpdate.  I would
>  prefer that they not have internet access, even though ports 1433 and
>  1434 are blocked at the firewall.

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