On Thu, 13 Nov 2003 11:13:40 +0100, Sorin Srbu wrote: >>You need to be able to use HTTPS, i had taht problem with my DMZ server, it >>was ok when i opend that. > >It's already open. > >I have a hunch that it may be domain policy that either I set >myself, and then forgot, or a policy that is set to some kind of >default and that blocks this. Problem resolved: The domain policy was for some reason set to remove all access to windowsupdate. After disabling the policy all went fine again. Weird however, I know I didn't do it myself... Might a recent os-patch have done this as per by default? >>-----Opprinnelig melding----- >>Fra: Sorin Srbu [mailto:Sorin.Srbu@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] >>Sendt: 13. november 2003 09:39 >>Til: Windows2000 Mailing List >>Emne: [windows2000] Accessing windowsupdate from a protected environment >> >> >>Hi all, >> >>Our central networkadmin set up a portfiler which blocks pretty >>much everything, with the result that I can't access windows update >>(WU) anymore. >> >>AFAIK WU uses port 80 initially to connect, but what about after >>that? Are there any other ports that need to be specifically >>opened? >> >>He's requested info on what ports WU's using, except for the >>initial port 80 is normally open anyway. >> >>Can you guys help? BW, Sorin # Sorin Srbu, Systems Engineer Web: http://www.farmfak.uu.se/organisk/ # Dept of Medicinal Chemistry, Phone: +46 (0)18-4714482 >> 5 signals >> GSM # Div of Org Pharm Chem, Mobile Phone: +46 (0)701-718023 # BMC, Box 574, Uppsala University Fax: +46 (0)18-4714474 # SE-751 23 Uppsala, Sweden Visit: BMC, Husargatan 3, D5:512b # # Public PGP key available on request. # # () ascii ribbon campaign - against html e-mail # /\ # # # Harmless tagline follows: # # Each new user of a new system uncovers a new class of bugs. ? Kernighan. ******************************************************** This Weeks Sponsor Pearl Software Internet Monitoring, Filtering, and Control Solutions Enabling User & Group Level Oversight & Access Policies Fully Functional in a Thick or Thin Client Environment http://www.pearlsw.com ********************************************************** To Unsubscribe, set digest or vacation mode or view archives use the below link. http://thethin.net/win2000list.cfm