How to completely make windows install updates from CMD

[WourN]

Hello!

I am an administrator at a school.
We have around 600 computers.
Default setting is to have winupdate deactivated.

A new schoolyear is coming, and its time to update the computers.
it would be easier of course to do this without me walking around to each and every computer to install the updates.

I have found a way to activate and enable windows update with cmd, but I have not found a way to make the computers find and install updates.

I am not familiar with powershell, so please, if possible, tell me how to do it with cmd.

I am sorry for somewhat bad english.

So what I am asking is; is there a command which makes the computers search and install updates automatically?

 

[Gator]

I'm pretty sure you won't get there with basic CMD. At worst you'll need Powershell because it is MUCH more powerful. I'd like to refer you here: Technet forums - Scripting

They will be able to find you a script that will get you what you need. Group Policy might be another option.

Another link that might help you:
http://blogs.technet.com/b/heyscrip...e-update-of-group-policy-with-powershell.aspx

On a side note, as an admin, LEARN POWERSHELL!!

 

[WourN]

ah, bummer.

well, guess I have to learn powershell then.

any tips to how to get started?

 

[Gator]

ah, bummer.

well, guess I have to learn powershell then.

any tips to how to get started?

As far as your problem goes, post on that forum, they are VERY good with powershell and know exactly how to get you where you need to be. The guru on Powershell (Don Jones) actively posts on that forum and if ANYONE knows how to do what you want, it's him.

Getting started with Powershell, again I point to Don Jones. He has a natural ability to teach it and he is very passionate about it so you really learn a lot.

A series where he goes from installing Powershell to advanced topics.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CRTahGYnws&list=PL6D474E721138865A

A more streamlined workshop type setting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Ya1dQ1Igkc

More info
Free eBook from Microsoft?s Scripting Guy: Windows PowerShell Networking Guide | PowerShell.org

His blog
Hey, Scripting Guy! Blog - Site Home - TechNet Blogs

If you like books instead
Windows PowerShell Best Practices - Ed Wilson - Google Books

You can also find various free (sort of outdated but still effective at the basics) ebooks if you look around. I think Microsoft releases older powershell books free on technet and their other sites. Also, if you have Microsoft Virtual Academy, there is a ton of powershell videos there that are also great.

 

[Gator]

Two more links for good measure
Master-PowerShell | With Dr. Tobias Weltner - PowerShell.com ? PowerShell Scripts, Tips, Forums, and Resources
Windows PowerShell Survival Guide - TechNet Articles - United States (English) - TechNet Wiki