Administrators managing diverse computing environments often relied on multiple utilities, typically featuring command-line interfaces (CLI). However, Microsoft has introduced the Windows Terminal app to streamline this process. With a modern tabbed interface, Windows Terminal combines various functionalities into a single, user-friendly application. It enhances the traditional Windows command prompt by integrating access to cloud services…

A recent issue has arisen with Windows Server 2022 due to a routine security update. The update, identified as KB5044284, inadvertently triggered an unwelcome upgrade to Windows Server 2025 for numerous users. This wasn’t a minor patch aimed at fixing bugs; rather, it introduced an entirely new operating system to several machines, creating significant upheaval…

Microsoft has recently made available the Windows Server 2025 Security features PDF, detailing its multifaceted security approach designed to protect organizations from both existing and emerging cyber threats, including ransomware and targeted breaches. Understanding Windows Server 2025 Security Windows Server 2025 aims to assist IT administrators in grasping various layers of protection embedded within the…

Last week, Microsoft faced a significant issue when the Windows 11 update KB5044284 was mistakenly deployed to Windows Server 2019 and 2022 systems. This situation attracted criticism from Heimdal, a third-party application management provider, which attributed the mishap to Microsoft. Microsoft later admitted that it had unintentionally made the latest Server version available as an…

System administrators have recently reported a troubling incident involving Windows Server 2022 systems unexpectedly upgrading to Windows Server 2025 without consent. Reddit user Fatboy40 shared that their client’s servers had either been upgraded or were on the cusp of upgrading, with no feasible rollback option available. At face value, this upgrade might seem beneficial for…

Earlier this month, Microsoft announced the general availability of Windows Server 2025. This new version comes equipped with a range of enhanced security features aimed at combating modern threats in on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments. To complement this launch, Microsoft has released a free guide titled "Windows Server 2025 Security Advice," which is tailored for…

Several users have reported that their Windows Server 2022 systems are being automatically upgraded to Windows Server 2025 without having the necessary licenses. This problem seems to be associated with an API error. Windows Server 2025 is now accessible for all, and while it’s an optional update like other significant releases, some users have observed…

Windows Server 2025 has been in preview for quite some time and finally became available to everyone on November 1, 2024. This latest server-oriented operating system brings a host of new features while phasing out certain older functionalities and applications like WordPad. Having worked with Windows Server 2025 for a period, we’ve found that it’s…