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CISA: Windows Server Netlogon Now Vulnerable to Attack

A "Critical"-rated Netlogon vulnerability in newer Windows Server versions can now be exploited via publicly accessible code, warned the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) this week.

New Windows Server Products Will Require TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot

Windows Server hardware products will be required to include certain security implementations by default, starting in January, Microsoft announced this week.

Microsoft's June Release Delivers 129 Security Patches

Microsoft has kept up its trend this year of releasing large bundles of security patches, with the June bunch consisting of 129 security patches.

Windows SMB 3 Proof-of-Concept Exploit Code Released

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency on Friday warned that functional proof-of-concept code for a Server Message Block 3.1.1 vulnerability in newer Windows systems has been published.

Host Integration Server 2020 Released for IBM Mainframe Support

Host Integration Server 2020, which lets Microsoft technologies talk with IBM mainframe solutions, is now available for download, Microsoft announced this week.

Next Step for Windows 10 and Windows Server: Version 2004 Released

Version 2004 of Windows 10 and Windows Server were released on Wednesday.

Microsoft Explains the Fate of SMB1

Microsoft has not completely scrubbed Windows of Server Message Block 1 (SMB1), the company said this week, counter to its previously stated plans.

Microsoft Details Ins and Outs of Windows Extended Security Updates

A Thursday announcement by Microsoft lays out the technical details of its Extended Security Updates (ESUs) program for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 systems.

Windows Server 2008 Stragglers Get Some Help from Microsoft

For organizations stuck on Windows Server 2008, which fell out of support on Jan. 14, Microsoft is offering some additional help resources.

PowerShell To Get Faster in Windows Server 20H1

The next release of Windows Server will have improved PowerShell performance and a smaller container size, according to details released by Microsoft this week.

Microsoft Releases 'Windows 10 November 2019 Update'

Microsoft released version 1909 of both Windows Server and Windows 10 (also known as the "Windows 10 November 2019 Update") on Tuesday.

Using PowerShell To Parse and Understand Windows Server DHCP Logs

Scrolling through Windows Server DHCP logs in Notepad is a tedious and time-consuming task. Here's how to use PowerShell to make the process a lot easier.

Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 Gets Microsoft Defender ATP Support

Users of Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, which will reach its end of support in a mere three months, can now take advantage of Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection's endpoint detection and response capability.

Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 Open to Microsoft Patch Issues

Microsoft's August security updates won't install for users of Windows 7 SP1 or Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 if those operating system lack certain March updates.

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Windows Server 2019 Gets Support for Office 365 ProPlus

In a reversal, Microsoft is planning to add support for Office 365 ProPlus on Windows Server 2019, even for virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) use.

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