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There are two modes downstream and upstream servers can be when connecting
them through a WSUS server hierarchy. The modes determine how the server will
receive updates and process clients. Another item to keep in mind is how many levels
of servers you will have in a WSUS server hierarchy. Microsoft recommends not
having more than three levels. Theoretically, you can have unlimited levels—but three
would be adequate, any more and you would have synchronization issues. The two
different modes a WSUS server can be are:
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Autonomous Mode An upstream WSUS server shares updates ...
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