Question : Move WSUS Database from MSDE to SQL 2005

I recently installed WSUS 3.0 SP1 in preparation for ForeFront Security, that and because the previous Sys Admin never got around to it.  When I installed WSUS I let it install to a local MSDE.  After reading through the ForeFront documentation I see it is highly recommended that the WSUS database be located on a SQL 2005 database, due to the large volume of the Client Security Updates from ForeFront.  I am still in the initial stages of having the clients update via WSUS.  Only couple of test client are getting their updates from the WSUS server at this point.  
My question is how do I move the WSUS MSDE database over to a SQL 2005 Database?  Or would it be easier to just remove WSUS from the current server and put in on a different server this time installing the Database to the 2005 Database?

Answer : Move WSUS Database from MSDE to SQL 2005

Hi,

There is a possibity to do this. As fas as I know it is not Ivery well) documented. Steps to perform:
The general guidance goes like this:
1. Shutdown the Update Services service.
2. Detach the SUSDB database from the SQL Server 2005 Express Edition installation and make a backup copy (always have a backup).
3. Uninstall SQL Server 2005 Express Edition.
4. Install SQL Server 2005 (Standard) Edition.
5. Attach the SUSDB database to the newly installed SQL 2005 instance.
6. Modify the pointers in the registry (HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Update Services\Server\Setup) to ensure the registry values are pointing to the correct machine and instance names for your new server.

MS Website: http://www.microsoft.com/wsus
More info: http://www.eggheadcafe.com/software/aspnet/31680429/upgrade-wsus-30-from-sql.aspx

Suc6