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Latest Windows Server Updates Cause LSASS Memory Leaks and Reboots on Domain Controllers

Microsoft has confirmed a new issue that is currently plaguing Windows Server machines. The company detailed on the Windows Health Dashboard that the latest Patch Tuesday Update may cause Domain Controllers (DCs) to stop working or automatically restart. Specifically, Microsoft has warned that customers installing the latest Windows Server updates could experience a memory leak…

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What Is Windows Admin Center? A Quick Overview

Windows Admin Center (WAC) is the modern evolution of “in-box” management tools, like MMC (Microsoft Management Console) and Server Manager for Windows Server management. WAC provides wizards to guide users through its deployment and deploying Windows Servers and other cluster solutions. Learn more about what Windows Admin Center features and capabilities might be useful to…

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March 2024 Patch Tuesday Updates Fix Critical Hyper-V Vulnerabilities

Microsoft released yesterday the March 2024 Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 11 and Windows 10 devices. The latest update includes fixes for two critical vulnerabilities in the Windows Hyper-V virtualization technology. This month’s Patch Tuesday updates address 60 security flaws in Windows and other components. There are 18 remote code execution (RCE) vulnerabilities and several…

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Microsoft to Drop Support for 1024-bit Windows RSA Keys

Microsoft has announced plans to discontinue Windows RSA keys shorter than 2048 bits. The company explains that this step aims to prompt organizations to abandon weaker encryption methods in favor of stronger ones for server authentication. Rivest-Shamir-Adleman (RSA) keys are the cryptographic keys used in the RSA encryption algorithm. RSA involves the use of a…

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What Is Windows Server?

You’ve probably heard about Windows Server – Microsoft’s enterprise server counterpart to its end-user client Windows 10 and 11 operating systems. But what is Windows Server exactly and how much do you know about it? Why would you want to install it and use it in your environment? What are the current supported versions and…

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Microsoft’s February 2024 Patch Tuesday Updates Fix Two Zero-Day Windows Flaws

Microsoft released yesterday the February 2024 Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 11 and Windows 10. As usual, the company addressed several vulnerabilities across a wide range of its products, including two zero-day flaws that are actively being exploited by attackers. In addition to the zero-day vulnerabilities, Microsoft advises administrators to patch critical flaws in the…

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Planning for Windows Server 2016

IT veteran Jeff Hicks shares his thoughts on getting the most from Windows Server 2016, what you might want to consider and the future of IT administration.

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Understanding Windows Server 2016 Licensing

Aidan Finn describes some of the significant changes to Windows Server licensing that are coming with Windows Server 2016, that are sure to catch most of you by surprise.

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Servicing Options for Windows Server 2016 Announced

Microsoft announced a bunch of information about Windows Server 2016 (WS2016) at the Worldwide Partner Conference on July 12th in Toronto including how Microsoft will service, or release new features, to Windows Server 2016 after general availability.

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Auditing Improvements in Windows Server 2016

Learn about improvements to security auditing in Windows Server 2016 and Windows 10.

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