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Action1 Review – Free Cloud-Native Patch Management for Windows

In this review, we show you how you can use Action1’s free platform to patch Windows and third-party applications. See how it works here. What is Action1 and why do I need it? Action1 is a class-leading patch management software with a robust feature set that automates the deployment of security updates and patches to…

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Latest Patch Tuesday Updates Cause Freezes, Reboots on Domain Controllers

Earlier this month, Microsoft rolled out a new set of Patch Tuesday updates for Windows Server. The company has recently confirmed that it’s investigating a new LSASS memory leak bug caused by the latest Windows updates that may trigger freezes and reboots on some domain controllers (DCs). Local Security Authority Subsystem Service (LSASS) is a…

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Microsoft Releases Fix for Kerberos Authentication Issues on Domain Controllers

Microsoft has started rolling out an out-of-band update to address a bug that was previously causing Kerberos authentication issues on Windows domain controllers (DCs). Microsoft has recently confirmed the problem on the Windows release health dashboard following the release of the November Patch Tuesday updates last week. According to Microsoft, the issue leads to failures…

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Choosing between Virtual Private Network and Zero Trust Remote Access Solutions

Last Update: Nov 11, 2022

As we enter a time of crisis that will see a significant number of employees asked to work from home, organizations need to provide effective but secure remote access to corporate resources. The tried and tested virtual private network (VPN) might seem like the obvious choice. But so called ‘zero trust’ is gaining popularity and could surpass traditional VPN access.

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Display Last Interactive Logon Information in Windows Server 2008/2012

Last Update: Oct 31, 2022

Need to know if someone’s trying to sneak onto your system? Discover how to use last interactive logon information in Windows Server 2008/2012 to track those attempts.

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Cloud Computing

Microsoft Confirms Server Manager Disk Resets Could Cause Data Loss

Microsoft is investigating a new issue that could cause data loss when resetting virtual disks using the Server Manager Management console in some versions of Windows Server. The company has confirmed that the problem affects systems running Windows Server 2019 and Windows 11 version 22H2. The Windows Server management console is a tool that enables…

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Linux for Windows Server Administrators: File System Rights

Last Update: Sep 30, 2022

In this third installment in our article series on Linux for Windows administrators, Stuart Burns explains how to easily administer Linux file system rights.

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A Complete Guide to Robocopy

Last Update: Sep 29, 2022

Robocopy is a powerful command-line tool for Windows that allows users to synchronize files and folders from one location to another. Learn more about everything you can do with Robocopy here. What is Robocopy? Robocopy stands for “Robust File Copy.” It is a powerful (and potentially scary) command-line utility to copy or move files from…

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Windows 11

September Patch Tuesday Updates Cause Group Policy Issues on Windows PCs

Microsoft has acknowledged a new issue with the recent Windows updates, which prevents users from copying or moving files/shortcuts via Group Policy Object (GPO). The issue is caused after installing the September Patch Tuesday updates, and it affects all supported versions of Windows. Earlier this month, several IT admins complained that the GPO could no…

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Latest Windows Server 2022 Update Improves Protection Against Ransomware Attacks

Last Update: Aug 21, 2022

Microsoft has released the optional patch (KB5016693) for Windows Server 2022. The new cumulative update brings enhancements to the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, storage replication, file compression, and bug fixes. First up, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is getting some improvements that should make it better at preventing ransomware attacks on Windows Server machines. There is…

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