How to Assign Computers to Groups on WSUS Server

Wsus server comes with an option that is used to manage designated updates for user created groups, so that an update needed on a computer can be installed without interfering other computers with different policy sets. To do that,

Open up the WSUS console from Administrative Tools menu. On the console open up "All Computers", right click and select "Add Computer Group..".

Input a desired name for the new group of yours.

Go to the "Options" screen and select "Computers".

I would recommend using the "Use the Update Services console" option. This way you are able to assign the computers directly from the WSUS console.

Now that you are ready to assign a computer to a group on WSUS Server, go to "Computers\All Computers\Unassigned Computers". Right click the computer name you want to process, click "Change Membership..",

and select the appropriate group.

Now go to "Updates\All Updates". If you don't see any updates, you may need to change the settings up in the "Approval" and "Status" combo boxes. Right click an update and select "Approve..".

Here you can see all the groups you create and assign an approved update to them.

After selecting multiple updates and approving those for installation or removal, the folloving screen appears and lets you know how the process is going.

WSUS Server is essential for mid size and large companies in order to keep up with the updates and not draining your internet speed.