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Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2 Updates: IIS Websites Face Disruption After Patch Tuesday

Microsoft has acknowledged that recent updates to Windows 11 (specifically the 24H2 and 25H2 versions) are causing issues with IIS (Internet Information…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

Windows Server 2019

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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

Windows 10

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…