Windows and Exchange Servers crash after March 2024 update
The latest Windows and Exchange Server update is causing domain controllers to crash. The problems occur on Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2022, Exchange Server 2019 and Exchange Server 2016.
Several Windows administrators say they are experiencing outages on updated domain controllers. Th... Read more
Windows Server 2025 tests ‘super user’ feature
Windows Server 2025 appears to be getting a 'sudo' feature similar to Linux. This will still give users with low privileges 'super user' privileges for certain commands. This is evidenced by a leaked new Insider Preview build for the upcoming version of Windows Server.
From the leaked Windows Se... Read more
Windows Server updates can now be installed automatically
Microsoft recently presented the first Insider build of Windows Server 2025. Flighting is now possible in the new Windows Server version, allowing updates to be installed much faster than before.
The Windows Server Insider Preview 26040 is the first preview build of the upcoming Windows Server 2... Read more
Emergency update VMware ESXi fixes boot issues Windows Sever 2022 VMs
VMware has released an emergency update for an issue around booting Windows Server 2022 vm's on vSphere ESXi servers. The problem occurs after installing the recent Patch Tuesday KB5022842 update.
After the Patch Tuesday update, Windows Server 2022 vm's that have Secure Boot enabled were found t... Read more
Microsoft warns of Windows Server 2012/R2 end-of-life
Microsoft issued another warning about Windows Server 2012 and 2012 R2's reaching end-of-life status in October this year. The giant urges users to update to newer versions or Azure Virtual Machine instances.
All support for Windows Server 2012 and 2012 R2 ceases on October 10. Though mainstream... Read more
Qoppa Software updates Java PDF development tools
The updated PDF processing and conversion SDK includes full Java 17 support, LTV-enabled signatures, PDF-X1/X3 conversion and font enhancements.
Qoppa develops PDF solutions. The firm recently released a new version of its Java PDF development tools and components.
Developers use Qoppa’s P... Read more
Microsoft warns of increase in IIS web server attacks
Microsoft claims that cybercriminals increasingly use IIS extensions for web server attacks. Web shells remain the most popular, but that's exactly why IIS extensions go undetected. The tech giant warns administrators of the trend.
Web servers are leading for a company's cybersecurity. Misconfig... Read more
Windows Server 20H2 will soon be history
Microsoft reminded users that Windows Server 20H2 reaches end-of-service (EOS) as of August 9. The tech giant advises users to move to Windows Server 2019 or 2022.
Microsoft will cut support for Standard Core and Datacenter Core users of Windows Server 20H2 as of August 9. The security update p... Read more
Windows Server now automatically updates .NET
Microsoft Windows Server can now automatically update .NET Framework and .NET Core via Microsoft Update (MU).
Since the end of last year, administrators have been able to force updates on their systems. The latest Windows Server update allows automatic scheduling.
Opt-in for automated update... Read more
Microsoft introduces System Center 2022
Microsoft presented System Center 2022, a solution for deploying and managing software-based data center environments. The latest version especially helps manage large-scale Windows Server environments.
The latest version of System Center introduces new functionality to System Center Operations ... Read more