Microsoft 'resolves' and 'mitigates' Windows Server 2025 update whoopsie
No sign of 'rollback' yet
OSes11 Nov 2024 | 26
Windows Server
Microsoft still not said anything about unexpected Windows Server 2025 installs
Affected business calls situation 'mindbogglingly dangerous' as sysadmins reminded to check backup and restore strategies
OSes08 Nov 2024 | 36
Sysadmin shock as Windows Server 2025 installs itself after update labeling error
Screens sprayed with coffee after techies find Microsoft's latest OS in unexpected places
OSes06 Nov 2024 | 97
Buckle up, admins – Windows Server 2025 officially hits GA
Thank you, vNext... and yes, there are plenty of updates to keep you busy
OSes04 Nov 2024 | 15
Microsoft lifts the price of System Center by ten percent
For version 2025, out on November 1st and adding various modern goodies
Software03 Oct 2024 | 9
Admins using Windows Server Update Services up in arms as Microsoft deprecates feature
There are other ways to keep things patched, but this one will sting for some
OSes23 Sep 2024 | 72
BROADER TOPICS
NARROWER TOPICS
Microsoft to stop telling investors about peformance of server products
Shuffles financial metrics so Copilot Pro revenue ends up in a happier place
Software22 Aug 2024 | 7
Microsoft shows venerable and vulnerable NTLM security protocol the door
Time to get moving if you still rely on this deprecated feature
Security06 Jun 2024 | 18
Microsoft fixes the fix for the Windows Server 2019 NTLM problem
Installation problems with non-English language systems resolved
OSes24 May 2024 | 10
Microsoft confirms spike in NTLM authentication traffic after Windows Server patch
Still using ancient protocol suite? April update might make you wish you weren't
Systems02 May 2024 | 11
Microsoft claims it didn't mean to inject Copilot into Windows Server 2022 this week
AI assistant turns up via Edge update. It was an accident. This time...
AI + ML18 Apr 2024 | 54
Microsoft gives Hyper-V ceilings a Herculean hike
Windows Server 2025 will let you run a VM with 2,048 vCPUs, 240 TB RAM, and 68 network adapters
Virtualization12 Apr 2024 | 49
VMware customer reaction to Broadcom may set the future of software licensing
Opinion Enterprise tech slingers want to see what Hock Tan can get away with – and replicate it
Virtualization05 Apr 2024 | 25
Windows Server 2022 patch is breaking apps for some users
Uninstall the update or edit the Windows registry to restore order
Patches17 Jan 2024 | 42
Windows Server 2022 update gave ESXi host VMs the blue screen blues
Wild idea: Maybe Microsoft could introduce a Quality Copilot to stop pushing broken patches
Patches16 Nov 2023 | 17
This Windows update is snarling up some endpoint security tools
Malwarebytes and Trellix upgrades to the rescue
Sysadmin Month29 Jun 2023 | 9
Microsoft investigating bug in Windows 11 File Explorer that makes the CPU hangry
On the other hand, some old settings are set for a comeback
OSes23 Jun 2023 | 47
Microsoft Windows edges closer to SMB security signing fully required by default
'This is certainly the biggest change we've made since the campaign to remove SMB1'
OSes06 Jun 2023 | 44
Microsoft makes Windows Server 2022 licenses a little less cynical
Addresses annoyances like 20-core VMs requiring 24 licenses
Software26 Apr 2023 | 23
Compatibility mess breaks not one but two Windows password tools
Windows LAPS and legacy LAPS don't play nicely under certain conditions, Microsoft says
CSO14 Apr 2023 | 6
Windows 11 update breaks PCs that dare sport a custom UI
If you're using ExplorerPatcher or StartAllBack, this is why your computer won't start
Software01 Mar 2023 | 45
VMware, Windows 11 shafted by Windows Server 2022
Updated OS won't start on some systems with ESXi VMs, while Win11 updates may not make it to devices
Patches16 Feb 2023 | 18
Windows November update trips up some Intel graphics drivers
If you're having trouble with your games, this may be why
OSes09 Feb 2023 | 4
Microsoft squashes Windows 11, Server 2022 bugs with preview patches
Remote Desktop, domain controllers giving you gyp? Gamble on these fixes
OSes28 Jan 2023 | 4
Microsoft fixes Windows database connections it broke in November
January Patch Tuesday update resolves issue caused by Patch Tuesday update late in '22
Patches11 Jan 2023 | 3
Microsoft fixes Hyper-V VM problem caused by Patch Tuesday
The emergency OOB release should solve those frustrating failures
Patches21 Dec 2022 | 2
Patch Tuesday update is causing some Windows 10 systems to blue screen
Microsoft issues a workaround for problem while it works on a fix
Patches20 Dec 2022 | 51
Patch Tuesday updates spark errors when creating Hyper-V VMs
Something's broken, mom! Microsoft offers workaround while trying to think up a fix
Patches14 Dec 2022 | 10
Windows Server domain controllers may stop, restart after recent updates
Microsoft outlines a workaround while pulling together a fix to LSASS memory leak
Patches28 Nov 2022 | 20
Microsoft's attempts to harden Kerberos authentication broke it on Windows Servers
Emergency out-of-band updates to the rescue
Patches21 Nov 2022 | 36
Microsoft warns Direct Access on Windows 10 and 11 could be anything but
Buggy update will be pulled in next 24 hours
Software15 Nov 2022 | 31
Microsoft warns Server Manager disk resets can vanish data
It has a workaround. Plus: Software giant also has a round of tweaks to Windows 11 22H2
Software27 Oct 2022 | 1
Microsoft realizes it hasn't updated list of banned dodgy Windows 10 drivers in years
Hope no one was relying on that to block threats, er, yeah?
Patches26 Oct 2022 | 13
Microsoft extends Azure Hybrid benefit to some on-prem software
Azure Stack HCI and Azure Kubernetes Service can be free for Windows Server customers. Microsoft hopes that price will encourage you to stick around
Software17 Oct 2022 |
Microsoft warns of bugs after nation pushes back DST switchover
Some of the hardest things in programming: Handling times and dates
OSes07 Sep 2022 | 75
Microsoft changes the way it certifies network cards for Windows Server
Increased ‘configuration not supported’ heartbreak sparks move
Networks02 Sep 2022 | 7
Microsoft fixes Windows 'idiosyncrasy' that hampered some SMB file transfers
You might find copying data over a network goes at least a little quicker
OSes30 Aug 2022 | 11
Microsoft adds virtual core licensing to Windows Server
Yes, we're totally doing this as a favor for partners and not because we were being sued in Europe
OSes29 Aug 2022 | 11
Farewell to Windows Server 20H2 and the Semi-Annual Channel
Can't do without new toys to play with on servers? There's always Azure Stack HCI
OSes13 Jul 2022 |
WSL2 on Windows Server 2022 hits Windows Update
Devs who like a Linux flavor to their server code get a gift from Redmond
OSes22 Jun 2022 | 1
Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 splashes down on Win Server 2022
I don't think it's going to happen, I don't think it's going to happen... It happened
Software26 May 2022 | 7
Microsoft patches the patch that broke Windows authentication
May 10 update addressed serious vulns but also had problems of its own
Security20 May 2022 | 17
Microsoft debuts System Center 2022
Shame it's not finished – Microsoft has promised more hybrid cloud capabilities are coming real soon now
Systems04 Apr 2022 | 6
Admins report Hyper-V and domain controller issues after first Patch Tuesday of 2022
Updated Start as you mean to go on, Microsoft
Security13 Jan 2022 | 29
Microsoft extends Secured-core concept to servers
Certifies hardware with malware-crimping spec, already common in PCs, for Azure Stack and Windows Server
Security08 Dec 2021 | 6
Splunk spots malware targeting Windows Server on AWS to mine Monero
RDP-enabled instances attacked, perhaps via Iran and China, then use Telegram desktop client for command and control
Security10 Aug 2021 | 8
Microsoft extends security updates for Windows and SQL Server 2012 and 2008
Free if you move ’em to Azure, but on-prem costs will exceed licence fees in third and final year of new offer
OSes15 Jul 2021 | 8
PrintNightmare: Kicking users from Pre-Windows 2000 legacy group may thwart domain controller exploitation
While Uncle Sam recommends shutting down print spooler service
Security01 Jul 2021 | 8
Windows Server 2022: Azure Edition slips into Public Preview
Come for a dip in our cloud, the SMB over QUIC is lovely
Systems25 Jun 2021 | 5
Microsoft previews Windows Server 2022: Someone took a spanner to core plumbing features
Ignite New Windows Server ahoy - but the company would rather talk about Azure
OSes02 Mar 2021 | 28
Microsoft engineer thinking ahead? Troubleshooter doc for Active Directory references 'Florida Retirement System'
If you're mixing that up with File System Replication, maybe it is indeed time
Software02 Dec 2020 | 9
Windows Server robocopy to gain auto-compression ahead of big file moves
And because all Microsoft really cares about now is Azure, SMB over TCP-killer QUIC is coming to make better cloud connections
On-Prem02 Nov 2020 | 17
You know that Microsoft ZeroLogon bug you've been dragging your feet on? It's getting pwned in the wild now
Scan servers for signs of compromise and patch if you haven't already
Security24 Sep 2020 | 8
Microsoft reveals slow, staccato, disruptive auto-patching service for some Windows VMs on Azure
Not for all patches, not ASAP, not all at once, not for production workloads and maybe not worth it yet?
SaaS10 Sep 2020 | 7
YOU... SHA-1 NOT PASS! Microsoft magics away demonic hash algorithm from Windows updates, apps
Because no one likes to install spoof system files
OSes29 Jul 2020 | 7
DNS this week stands for Drowning Needed Services: Design flaw in name server system can be exploited to flood machines offline
Microsoft, BIND, Google, Cloudflare, Amazon, others fix up software or offer workarounds
Security21 May 2020 | 19
Microsoft ups the ante with fix-fixing patch that leaves some Windows Server 2008 machines unable to boot
Updated She applied the fix to fix the fix... I don't know why she did the apply. Perhaps it'll die
OSes11 Feb 2020 | 35
Visual Studio Code gets more touch-feely, new Windows Server builds arrive for brave admins
Roundup Apple flogs Microsoft hardware and Puppet's CTO has a... notepad.exe tattoo?
Software14 Oct 2019 | 8
Microsoft emits next year's Windows Server for lucky Insiders... as for the rest of you, see you vNext year
When is semi-annual not semi-annual? Never mind that - check out our WAC, SAC and um... never mind
OSes19 Jun 2019 | 11
AWS goes live with Windows containers... but contain yourselves: It's going to be niche
Too many caveats to make this a slick option in most cases
Devops06 Jun 2019 | 15
Microsoft gently leads workhorse Windows Server 1903 for a pad around the paddock
KubeCon Europe Don't mind me, I'm just the thing you run your business on
Software22 May 2019 | 9
All aboard the Windows Server container train as Google punts out Rapid Release GKE channel
Kubecon Europe Docker: Hey, remember us? We've got Windows Server containers too!
Devops22 May 2019 |
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