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Microsoft Targets 97 Flaws in April Security Update

Tuesday saw the release of this month's Microsoft security update -- featuring fixes for 97 flaws, including one zero-day exploit.

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Best Practices for Group Policy Management, Part 1

Simplified labeling and documentation are key to avoiding a management mess.

Microsoft To Instigate On-Prem UUP for Windows 11 22H2 on March 28

Organizations using Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) or Configuration Manager will be getting a 10GB download next week that will kick off Microsoft's Windows 11 version 22H2 Unified Update Platform (UUP) servicing scheme for those premises-based management tools, Microsoft warned on Monday.

Is It Ever OK To Use Refurbished Servers?

You can save some money by going the refurbished route. However, learn what can and cannot be in used condition before taking the risk.

3 Zero Day Flaw Fixes for Microsoft's February Security Patch

Microsoft's February security update comes packed for three important fixes aimed at addressing currently exploitable vulnerabilities across the company's product and services.

0Patch Promises Two More Years of Patch Support for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2

Microsoft this week ended its patch support for Windows 7 and other venerable Windows products, but one company, 0patch, is saying that it'll provide fixes for "Critical" security issues for another two years.

Azure Kubernetes Service Now Supports Windows Server 2022

Microsoft on Monday announced the "general availability" commercial release of Windows Server 2022 on the Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).

August Patch Tuesday: Microsoft Plugs 121 Flaws

After a lighter-than-usual past few months, Microsoft is back in the triple digits for its monthly security update, with 121 common vulnerabilities and exposures (CVE) fixes.

Windows Update for Business Deployment Service Will Apply Safeguard Holds Automatically for Suspect Patches

Microsoft this week began further explaining its Windows Update for Business Deployment Service, with a focus on Safeguard Holds.

Microsoft Highlights Protections Against NTLM Relay Attack Variant DFSCoerce

Microsoft on Friday noted that a new "PetitPotam" NT LAN Manager (NTLM) relay attack variant called "DFSCoerce" is addressed if organizations followed its earlier advice in Knowledge Base article KB5005413.

Microsoft 2013 Branded Servers To Reach End of Support Next Year

Microsoft will be ending support for its 2013-branded server products in about nine months, with the typical end date planned for April 11, 2023.

Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 Available for Windows Server 2022

Microsoft declared this week that Windows Subsystem for Linux version 2 (WSL2) is now available for installation on Windows Server 2022.

Microsoft Issues Updates To Fix Authentication Problems Caused by Its May Patches

Microsoft on Thursday declared that authentication problems associated with its May monthly updates have been resolved via newly released updates.

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Microsoft Delivers Massive April Patch Tuesday

It's Patch Tuesday yet again. And Microsoft is making it a memorable one with 128 vulnerability fixes – the most seen since October 2020.

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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Now Offers Protections for Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows Server 2016

Microsoft on Monday announced that its Microsoft Defender for Endpoint security solution now supports older Windows Server products, namely Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows Server 2016.

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