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Microsoft Acknowledges Directory Sync Issues with Large AD Security Groups in Windows Server 2025
Microsoft has confirmed a synchronization issue impacting Windows Server 2025, following the September 2025 security update (KB5065426). This bug specifically affects users of Entra Connect who are synchronizing large Active Directory (AD) security groups that exceed 10,000 members. This issue is connected to the same Patch Tuesday update that previously disrupted file and print sharing…
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October 2025 Patch Tuesday: Addressing Vulnerabilities in Windows Server Update Service and Legacy Modem Drivers
Microsoft’s October Patch Tuesday has revealed a significant wave of vulnerabilities, addressing 167 issues—the highest number fixed in a single release this year. Among these, seven vulnerabilities have been classified as critical, necessitating immediate attention from Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs). Key Vulnerabilities Windows Server Update Service (WSUS) Exploit CVE-2025-59287: This remote code execution vulnerability…
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Understanding Microsoft Exchange: The Essential Business Email Server Explained
Microsoft Exchange is a robust email service developed by Microsoft, predominantly utilized by businesses and academic institutions. This scalable solution excels at synchronizing email between an Exchange server and client applications, most notably Microsoft Outlook. Overview of Microsoft Exchange Exchange not only facilitates email communication but also provides a comprehensive suite of features including a…
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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Bug Misclassifies SQL Server 2017 & 2019 as End-of-Life: What You Need to Know
Microsoft has acknowledged a flaw in its Defender for Endpoint that mistakenly marks SQL Server 2017 and 2019 as end-of-life products. This issue triggered confusion among IT administrators using Microsoft Defender XDR for managing threats and vulnerabilities. According to reports, the false alerts began surfacing earlier this week, catching the attention of users and was…
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Optimizing Performance: Resource Fair Sharing in Windows Server Remote Desktop Services (RDS)
A prevalent challenge with terminal servers that accommodate multiple users is the potential for one user to initiate a resource-heavy process, which can severely impact the performance of others. For instance, when a single user launches a process consuming over 90% of the CPU, it can render the server nearly unusable for other users. To…
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Microsoft Announces Windows 11 25H2 Availability in WSUS Starting October 14
Microsoft has officially launched the Windows 11 25H2 update on September 30, 2025. However, the rollout has been gradual, which means that many users may not yet have the update installed on their devices. The wider distribution of this update is expected to speed up after October 14, 2025. For those eager to access the…
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Microsoft Unveils Windows 11 Updates: KB5066683 and KB5066687 for Setup and Recovery
This past week, Microsoft released the Windows 11 25H2 feature update, identified under KB5065789, which marks build 26200.6725. Along with this update, the company released accompanying dynamic updates designed to enhance the Windows Recovery process. Dynamic updates provide improvements to the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE), also known as Safe OS updates, and updates for the…
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Azure September Updates: Expanded Compute Options Across Regions
Microsoft Azure has announced significant updates in September 2025 that enhance its cloud computing capabilities, introducing new features and improved functionality. The updated Azure Local 2509 now includes advanced operating system versions, improved virtual machine management, and enhanced security measures. Key Features of Azure Local 2509 The update comprises two main releases, solution version 12.2509.1001.22…
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Your Guide to Accessing Windows 10 Extended Security Updates After End-of-Life
Support for Windows 10 will come to an end on October 14, 2025, meaning that Microsoft will cease providing technical assistance, feature updates, or security updates for the operating system. This lack of security updates can lead to increased vulnerability to malware, ransomware, and cyberattacks. Users are encouraged to either upgrade to Windows 11 if…
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Microsoft’s Strategic Reorganization: Paving the Way for the Agentic OS Transformation
Microsoft has recently undergone a significant reorganization within its Windows division, led by Pavan Davuluri, who has taken on a broader leadership role after his promotion to president. In a memo, Davuluri outlined that this restructuring aims to unify the Windows engineering efforts under one cohesive organization. By merging the teams responsible for Windows client…