Category: Blog
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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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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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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…
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Google Urges Regulators to Address Microsoft’s Cloud Practices, Claims Year-Long Inaction
Google Cloud has reiterated its concerns regarding Microsoft’s cloud licensing practices, claiming that a year after it lodged a complaint with the European Commission, no action has been taken to address the issue. The company argues that Microsoft’s licensing rules create a significant financial burden for customers wishing to migrate to rival cloud services like…
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Exploring Windows Server: Features, Benefits, and Best Practices for Businesses
Following an internal team investigation, the Google Ads team recently dismissed multiple employees. These terminations came after an inquiry revealed misconduct related to the advertisement approval process. Some of the individuals reportedly violated company policies by approving ads that did not meet the required advertising guidelines. The terminations reflect Google’s ongoing efforts to uphold integrity…
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September Patch Tuesday: Essential Updates for Windows, Office, and SQL Server
Microsoft released 86 patches this month, addressing key issues in Windows, Office, and SQL Server, and importantly, there were no zero-day vulnerabilities identified. This release indicates a sign of progress from Microsoft’s update team, as updates to the browser platform were rated as “moderate” security risks instead of more urgent classifications. For those looking for…
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A Step-by-Step Guide to Installing IIS on Windows Server
If you want to host websites or web applications on a Windows Server, the first step is to install Internet Information Services (IIS). While IIS is included with Windows Server, it is not enabled by default, so you’ll need to take some steps to get it running. How to Install IIS via Server Manager Open…