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On-Prem Security Thrives: Exploring Windows Server 2025 Beyond the Cloud

Reports of the demise of Windows Active Directory have been greatly exaggerated. In the wake of increasing chatter about the supremacy of…

Active Directory

A Comprehensive Guide to Collecting Windows and Active Directory Event Logs Using Graylog

In a previous post, we discussed deploying a centralized log collection and management service using the Graylog stack (Graylog + OpenSearch +…

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Exploring On-Prem Security Solutions: Windows Server 2025 Proves Cloud Isn’t the Only Option

Reports of the demise of Windows Active Directory are greatly exaggerated, especially in light of Microsoft’s recent updates in Windows Server 2025.…

Windows 10

Troubleshooting Tips for Selecting the Edition During Windows 10/11 Installation

During the clean installation of Windows 10 or 11 from a USB stick, you may encounter an issue where you cannot select…

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Microsoft’s Azure Growth Struggles to Offset Decline in On-Premise Profits

If Microsoft’s on-premise server business is feeling the squeeze from the rising tide of generative AI (GenAI), it’s apparent that convincing organizations…

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Microsoft Alerts Users: Windows Server Update Services to End Driver Download Support Soon

Microsoft has announced an important change regarding Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), set to take effect on April 18, 2025. Originally introduced…

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Countdown to the Deadline: 90 Days Left for WSUS Driver Synchronization

Microsoft has alerted administrators that the function for importing and distributing drivers through Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) will be deprecated very…

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Microsoft Issues Warning to Exchange Update Refuseniks: Here’s What You Need to Know

Exchange Server administrators who are sluggish in applying updates have received a warning from Microsoft: the Exchange Emergency Mitigation Service (EEMS) may…

Windows 10

Step-by-Step Guide to Configuring RemoteApps on Windows 10/11 Without a Windows Server

If you’re looking to run applications remotely in a more efficient manner, utilizing RemoteApps can be a great solution. RemoteApp technology, while…

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Troubleshooting Guide: Why Microsoft SQL Server Fails to Install SolidWorks and How to Fix It

When attempting to install SolidWorks on a Windows PC, you may run into an issue specifically during the installation of Microsoft SQL…