Neowin News Feed for: On-premises

Skype for Business Server SE now available because Teams can't solve one problem

Usama Jawad — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 19:14:01 +0000

It seems that Microsoft can't truly kill off Skype once and for all, and the culprit this time around seems to be a missing configuration in Teams. Read more...

IT admins rejoice! Microsoft to stop force-installing Windows 11 feature updates on PCs

Sayan Sen — Wed, 22 May 2024 08:46:01 +0000

Microsoft wants to stop force-installing Windows feature updates on managed PCs. The company is now adding a new option to help IT admins and sysadmins to choose how they want to deploy such updates. Read more...

Microsoft announces it will soon update its Exchange Online SMTP relay requirements

Sayan Sen — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 07:46:01 +0000

Microsoft has shared updated requirements for SMTP relay via its Exchange Online platform. The new updated requirement is not applicable yet and is set to roll out towards the end of the year. Read more...

Here is how Microsoft wants you to secure your organization against cyberattacks

Usama Jawad — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 10:52:02 +0000

In the wake of rising cyberattacks and threats, Microsoft has outlined a list of steps that organizations can take to harden their cybersecurity defenses against low-skilled malicious actors. Read more...

Microsoft announces public preview of SharePoint Server Subscription Edition

Usama Jawad — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 19:08:01 +0000

Microsoft has announced that the first public preview of SharePoint Server Subscription Edition, now available for download. IT admins can directly upgrade to it from SharePoint Server 2016. Read more...