WSUS Synchronization failing: IOException: Unable to read data ...

Using WSUS 3.0 (Version 3.1.6001.65). Windows Server 2003 Std SP2,

Since the 14th, my WSUS 3.0 synchronizations have been failing with the
following error:

IOException: Unable to read data from the transport connection: An existing
connection was forcibly closed by the remote host. --->
System.Net.Sockets.SocketException: An existing connection was forcibly
closed by the remote host
at System.Net.ConnectStream.Read(Byte[] buffer, Int32 offset, Int32 size)
at
Microsoft.UpdateServices.ServerSync.ServerSyncComp ressionProxy.GetWebResponse(WebRequest webRequest)
at System.Web.Services.Protocols.SoapHttpClientProtoc ol.Invoke(String
methodName, Object[] parameters)
at
Microsoft.UpdateServices.ServerSyncWebServices.Ser verSync.ServerSyncProxy.GetUpdateData(Cookie cookie, UpdateIdentity[] updateIds)
at
Microsoft.UpdateServices.ServerSync.CatalogSyncAge ntCore.WebserviceGetUpdateData(UpdateIdentity[]
updateIds, List`1 allMetadata, List`1 allFileUrls, Boolean isForConfig)
at
Microsoft.UpdateServices.ServerSync.CatalogSyncAge ntCore.GetUpdateDataInChunksAndImport(List`1
neededUpdates, List`1 allMetadata, List`1 allFileUrls, Boolean isConfigData)
at
Microsoft.UpdateServices.ServerSync.CatalogSyncAge ntCore.ExecuteSyncProtocol(Boolean allowRedirect)


I also pulled this from the SoftwareDistribution.log file

2009-07-21 05:23:44.241
UTC Error WsusService.24 ServerSyncCompressionProxy.GetWebResponse GetWebResponse exception:
at
Microsoft.UpdateServices.ServerSync.ServerSyncComp ressionProxy.GetWebResponse(WebRequest webRequest)
at System.Web.Services.Protocols.SoapHttpClientProtoc ol.Invoke(String
methodName, Object[] parameters)
at
Microsoft.UpdateServices.ServerSyncWebServices.Ser verSync.ServerSyncProxy.GetUpdateData(Cookie cookie, UpdateIdentity[] updateIds)
at
Microsoft.UpdateServices.ServerSync.CatalogSyncAge ntCore.WebserviceGetUpdateData(UpdateIdentity[]
updateIds, List`1 allMetadata, List`1 allFileUrls, Boolean isForConfig)
at
Microsoft.UpdateServices.ServerSync.CatalogSyncAge ntCore.GetUpdateDataInChunksAndImport(List`1
neededUpdates, List`1 allMetadata, List`1 allFileUrls, Boolean isConfigData)
at
Microsoft.UpdateServices.ServerSync.CatalogSyncAge ntCore.ExecuteSyncProtocol(Boolean allowRedirect)
at
Microsoft.UpdateServices.ServerSync.CatalogSyncAge ntCore.CatalogSyncThreadProcess()
at System.Threading.ThreadHelper.ThreadStart_Context( Object state)
at System.Threading.ExecutionContext.runTryCode(Objec t userData)
at
System.Runtime.CompilerServices.RuntimeHelpers.Exe cuteCodeWithGuaranteedCleanup(TryCode code, CleanupCode backoutCode, Object userData)
at System.Threading.ExecutionContext.RunInternal(Exec utionContext
executionContext, ContextCallback callback, Object state)
at System.Threading.ExecutionContext.Run(ExecutionCon text
executionContext, ContextCallback callback, Object state)
at System.Threading.ThreadHelper.ThreadStart()


I've tried looking all over for a fix to this, but can't find anything.
Could use some help on this one.

I'm not aware of any changes I may have made on that day.

Thanks!

I am receiving similar error messages on my servers. I also have not found a
resolution as of yet. What kind of firewall are you running ?
--
Gabriel Camacho


"Swarup_Gupta" wrote:

> Using WSUS 3.0 (Version 3.1.6001.65). Windows Server 2003 Std SP2,
>
> Since the 14th, my WSUS 3.0 synchronizations have been failing with the
> following error:
>
> IOException: Unable to read data from the transport connection: An existing
> connection was forcibly closed by the remote host. --->
> System.Net.Sockets.SocketException: An existing connection was forcibly
> closed by the remote host
> at System.Net.ConnectStream.Read(Byte[] buffer, Int32 offset, Int32 size)
> at
> Microsoft.UpdateServices.ServerSync.ServerSyncComp ressionProxy.GetWebResponse(WebRequest webRequest)
> at System.Web.Services.Protocols.SoapHttpClientProtoc ol.Invoke(String
> methodName, Object[] parameters)
> at
> Microsoft.UpdateServices.ServerSyncWebServices.Ser verSync.ServerSyncProxy.GetUpdateData(Cookie cookie, UpdateIdentity[] updateIds)
> at
> Microsoft.UpdateServices.ServerSync.CatalogSyncAge ntCore.WebserviceGetUpdateData(UpdateIdentity[]
> updateIds, List`1 allMetadata, List`1 allFileUrls, Boolean isForConfig)
> at
> Microsoft.UpdateServices.ServerSync.CatalogSyncAge ntCore.GetUpdateDataInChunksAndImport(List`1
> neededUpdates, List`1 allMetadata, List`1 allFileUrls, Boolean isConfigData)
> at
> Microsoft.UpdateServices.ServerSync.CatalogSyncAge ntCore.ExecuteSyncProtocol(Boolean allowRedirect)
>
>
> I also pulled this from the SoftwareDistribution.log file
>
> 2009-07-21 05:23:44.241
> UTC Error WsusService.24 ServerSyncCompressionProxy.GetWebResponse GetWebResponse exception:
> at
> Microsoft.UpdateServices.ServerSync.ServerSyncComp ressionProxy.GetWebResponse(WebRequest webRequest)
> at System.Web.Services.Protocols.SoapHttpClientProtoc ol.Invoke(String
> methodName, Object[] parameters)
> at
> Microsoft.UpdateServices.ServerSyncWebServices.Ser verSync.ServerSyncProxy.GetUpdateData(Cookie cookie, UpdateIdentity[] updateIds)
> at
> Microsoft.UpdateServices.ServerSync.CatalogSyncAge ntCore.WebserviceGetUpdateData(UpdateIdentity[]
> updateIds, List`1 allMetadata, List`1 allFileUrls, Boolean isForConfig)
> at
> Microsoft.UpdateServices.ServerSync.CatalogSyncAge ntCore.GetUpdateDataInChunksAndImport(List`1
> neededUpdates, List`1 allMetadata, List`1 allFileUrls, Boolean isConfigData)
> at
> Microsoft.UpdateServices.ServerSync.CatalogSyncAge ntCore.ExecuteSyncProtocol(Boolean allowRedirect)
> at
> Microsoft.UpdateServices.ServerSync.CatalogSyncAge ntCore.CatalogSyncThreadProcess()
> at System.Threading.ThreadHelper.ThreadStart_Context( Object state)
> at System.Threading.ExecutionContext.runTryCode(Objec t userData)
> at
> System.Runtime.CompilerServices.RuntimeHelpers.Exe cuteCodeWithGuaranteedCleanup(TryCode code, CleanupCode backoutCode, Object userData)
> at System.Threading.ExecutionContext.RunInternal(Exec utionContext
> executionContext, ContextCallback callback, Object state)
> at System.Threading.ExecutionContext.Run(ExecutionCon text
> executionContext, ContextCallback callback, Object state)
> at System.Threading.ThreadHelper.ThreadStart()
>
>
> I've tried looking all over for a fix to this, but can't find anything.
> Could use some help on this one.
>
> I'm not aware of any changes I may have made on that day.
>
> Thanks!

I'm running a Sonicwall NSA 2400


"Gabriel Camacho" wrote:

> I am receiving similar error messages on my servers. I also have not found a
> resolution as of yet. What kind of firewall are you running ?
> --
> Gabriel Camacho
>
>

I am currently having the same issues with almost exactly the same setup. It
WAS working fine, but now I am getting the same errors (SBS 2003 R2,
Sonicwall 2040 enhanced)

I am still working with a friend/techie to try to resolve - so far we can
find no cause for the error on the server, and are going to try a few more
tests over the weekend like restarting the firewall - possibly uninstalling
WSUS and reinstalling it.

In addition, we have learned that domain workstations are unable to reach
the Windows update site properly - however, computers outside of our network
are able to. (which presents more tests for us).
--
I know a little more than some...
but alot less than others...


"Swarup_Gupta" wrote:

> I'm running a Sonicwall NSA 2400
>
>
> "Gabriel Camacho" wrote:
>
> > I am receiving similar error messages on my servers. I also have not found a
> > resolution as of yet. What kind of firewall are you running ?
> > --
> > Gabriel Camacho
> >
> >
>

We are running a Sonicwall TZ 170 Wireless. I have monitored my log files
within the sonicwall and not found anything that would indicate the sonicwall
is causing the problem and nothing has changed that I know of. Have you seen
anything in your sonicwall log for the time period that you are trying to
sync ?
--
Gabriel Camacho


"Swarup_Gupta" wrote:

> I'm running a Sonicwall NSA 2400
>
>
> "Gabriel Camacho" wrote:
>
> > I am receiving similar error messages on my servers. I also have not found a
> > resolution as of yet. What kind of firewall are you running ?
> > --
> > Gabriel Camacho
> >
> >
>

I've been having issues on the windows update website as well. get this error
on all machines:

[Error number: 0x800A138F]
The website has encountered a problem and cannot display the page you are
trying to view. The options provided below might help you solve the problem.


"Kelly" wrote:

> I am currently having the same issues with almost exactly the same setup. It
> WAS working fine, but now I am getting the same errors (SBS 2003 R2,
> Sonicwall 2040 enhanced)
>
> I am still working with a friend/techie to try to resolve - so far we can
> find no cause for the error on the server, and are going to try a few more
> tests over the weekend like restarting the firewall - possibly uninstalling
> WSUS and reinstalling it.
>
> In addition, we have learned that domain workstations are unable to reach
> the Windows update site properly - however, computers outside of our network
> are able to. (which presents more tests for us).
> --
> I know a little more than some...
> but alot less than others...
>
>
> "Swarup_Gupta" wrote:
>
> > I'm running a Sonicwall NSA 2400
> >
> >
> > "Gabriel Camacho" wrote:
> >
> > > I am receiving similar error messages on my servers. I also have not found a
> > > resolution as of yet. What kind of firewall are you running ?
> > > --
> > > Gabriel Camacho
> > >
> > >
> >

No, in fact to be sure we have added a few sites (microsoft.com
windowsupdate.com) to the list of trusted sites - no change.
--
I know a little more than some...
but alot less than others...


"Gabriel Camacho" wrote:

> We are running a Sonicwall TZ 170 Wireless. I have monitored my log files
> within the sonicwall and not found anything that would indicate the sonicwall
> is causing the problem and nothing has changed that I know of. Have you seen
> anything in your sonicwall log for the time period that you are trying to
> sync ?
> --
> Gabriel Camacho
>
>
> "Swarup_Gupta" wrote:
>
> > I'm running a Sonicwall NSA 2400
> >
> >
> > "Gabriel Camacho" wrote:
> >
> > > I am receiving similar error messages on my servers. I also have not found a
> > > resolution as of yet. What kind of firewall are you running ?
> > > --
> > > Gabriel Camacho
> > >
> > >
> >

I don't have my sonicwall logs going back that far, but i just had a
syncronization succeed. I changed absolutely nothing.



"Kelly" wrote:

> No, in fact to be sure we have added a few sites (microsoft.com
> windowsupdate.com) to the list of trusted sites - no change.
> --
> I know a little more than some...
> but alot less than others...
>
>
> "Gabriel Camacho" wrote:
>
> > We are running a Sonicwall TZ 170 Wireless. I have monitored my log files
> > within the sonicwall and not found anything that would indicate the sonicwall
> > is causing the problem and nothing has changed that I know of. Have you seen
> > anything in your sonicwall log for the time period that you are trying to
> > sync ?
> > --
> > Gabriel Camacho
> >
> >
> > "Swarup_Gupta" wrote:
> >
> > > I'm running a Sonicwall NSA 2400
> > >
> > >
> > > "Gabriel Camacho" wrote:
> > >
> > > > I am receiving similar error messages on my servers. I also have not found a
> > > > resolution as of yet. What kind of firewall are you running ?
> > > > --
> > > > Gabriel Camacho
> > > >
> > > >
> > >

That is comforting, but I was not able to duplicate it
Testing this weekend during off hours ....
--
I know a little more than some...
but alot less than others...


"Swarup_Gupta" wrote:

> I don't have my sonicwall logs going back that far, but i just had a
> syncronization succeed. I changed absolutely nothing.
>
>
>
> "Kelly" wrote:
>
> > No, in fact to be sure we have added a few sites (microsoft.com
> > windowsupdate.com) to the list of trusted sites - no change.
> > --
> > I know a little more than some...
> > but alot less than others...
> >
> >
> > "Gabriel Camacho" wrote:
> >
> > > We are running a Sonicwall TZ 170 Wireless. I have monitored my log files
> > > within the sonicwall and not found anything that would indicate the sonicwall
> > > is causing the problem and nothing has changed that I know of. Have you seen
> > > anything in your sonicwall log for the time period that you are trying to
> > > sync ?
> > > --
> > > Gabriel Camacho
> > >
> > >
> > > "Swarup_Gupta" wrote:
> > >
> > > > I'm running a Sonicwall NSA 2400
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > "Gabriel Camacho" wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > I am receiving similar error messages on my servers. I also have not found a
> > > > > resolution as of yet. What kind of firewall are you running ?
> > > > > --
> > > > > Gabriel Camacho
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >

I unplugged one of my servers from our network and configured it to work on a
DSL line using a Netopia box as a router. Tested syncing and it works!
Sonicwall has to be the problem. What's weird is how it worked for many
months without a problem and all of a sudden stopped working (we have changed
nothing on the sonicwall).
I will update you guys when I call sonicwall and figure out what needs to be
done to get this working. Thanks!
--
Gabriel Camacho


"Swarup_Gupta" wrote:

> I don't have my sonicwall logs going back that far, but i just had a
> syncronization succeed. I changed absolutely nothing.
>
>
>
> "Kelly" wrote:
>
> > No, in fact to be sure we have added a few sites (microsoft.com
> > windowsupdate.com) to the list of trusted sites - no change.
> > --
> > I know a little more than some...
> > but alot less than others...
> >
> >
> > "Gabriel Camacho" wrote:
> >
> > > We are running a Sonicwall TZ 170 Wireless. I have monitored my log files
> > > within the sonicwall and not found anything that would indicate the sonicwall
> > > is causing the problem and nothing has changed that I know of. Have you seen
> > > anything in your sonicwall log for the time period that you are trying to
> > > sync ?
> > > --
> > > Gabriel Camacho
> > >
> > >
> > > "Swarup_Gupta" wrote:
> > >
> > > > I'm running a Sonicwall NSA 2400
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > "Gabriel Camacho" wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > I am receiving similar error messages on my servers. I also have not found a
> > > > > resolution as of yet. What kind of firewall are you running ?
> > > > > --
> > > > > Gabriel Camacho
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >