Windows Servers


Microsoft's Security Patches for May Address 55 Vulnerabilities

Just four CVEs were described as "Critical" in severity. Also included in the May bunch were patches for 50 "Important" vulnerabilities, plus one deemed "Moderate."

Microsoft Previews New Full 'Server' Container Image for Windows Server 2022

Microsoft on Thursday announced a preview of a new full "Server" container image option for Windows Server 2022 when it uses the "desktop experience."

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Microsoft Releases Windows Server 2022 Preview

Microsoft announced during its Ignite event that Window Server 2022 is currently available at the preview stage.

Windows Server Update Services Users Getting Proxy-Use Change This Month

Microsoft on Tuesday notified Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) users that it's no longer going to automatically support "user proxies" to get patches from Microsoft's content delivery networks (CDNs), starting with this month's cumulative update release.

Troubleshooting Windows Server iSCSI Connectivity Issues

When one of his Windows Servers stopped connecting to its storage array, Brien could find only an incomplete fix and an even weirder problem with Windows.

Microsoft Extended Security Update Program Approaches Year 2

Microsoft this week announced that the Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 Extended Security Update (ESU) program is approaching Year 2.

Microsoft Releases Windows 10 and Windows Server Versions 20H2

Microsoft on Tuesday announced the "semiannual channel" release of Windows 10 version 20H2, otherwise known as the "October 2020 Update," and it also released Windows Server version 20H2.

Windows Server Netlogon Exploit Code Publicly Exposed, CISA Warns

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) affirmed in a Monday announcement that code is publicly accessible that could be used to exploit a "Critical"-rated Netlogon vulnerability in newer Windows Server versions.

September Microsoft Security Patches Address 129 Vulnerabilities

Microsoft on Tuesday released security patches to address 129 common vulnerabilities and exposures (CVEs) this month in its software products.

Windows Insider Testers Get Long-Term Servicing Channel Version of Microsoft's Next Windows Server Product

Members of the Windows Insider Program can now test the next long-term servicing channel (LTSC) release of Windows Server, Microsoft announced on Wednesday.

Microsoft Delivers Patches for 120 Flaws with August Security Release

Microsoft released August security patches on Tuesday, addressing 120 common vulnerabilities and exposures.

Microsoft Unveils Azure Stack HCI Preview Version 20H2

Microsoft announced a preview this week of a revamped Azure Stack HCI product that runs its own operating system, known as "version 20H2."

CISA Issues Emergency Directive on Windows Server DNS Vulnerability

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Thursday announced the release of an emergency directive on patching a Windows Server Domain Name System (DNS) vulnerability (CVE-2020-1350).

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Microsoft July Security Updates Address 18 Critical Vulnerabilities, Including One That's 'Wormable'

Microsoft on Tuesday released July security patches, addressing a total of 123 common vulnerabilities and exposures.

Microsoft To Require TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot in New Windows Server Hardware Next Year

Some optional Windows Server security implementations will become mandatory for Microsoft's hardware partners to include in their products, starting in January.

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