Neowin News Feed for: Sysadmin

Unofficial script does the most useful official Windows 11/10 repairs you want automatically

Sayan Sen — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 09:18:01 +0000

An unofficial script that fixes common Windows 11/10 problems with the most useful native repair tools that Windows offers has been released. Read more...

IT and sysadmins overwhelmingly feel New Outlook for Windows is "hot garbage"

Sayan Sen — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 20:08:02 +0000

Microsoft may not like it, but it looks like many IT admins and system admins think New Outlook for Windows is "hot garbage." 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...

KB5030211 was almost flawless until Microsoft force installed Windows Backup app on LTSC

Sayan Sen — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 08:06:01 +0000

Microsoft has started force-installing its new Windows backup app on LTSC systems as well and IT admins and system admins are, understandably, not too pleased since it can't be removed easily. Read more...

Happy System Administrator Appreciation Day to those in the business!

Steven Parker — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 13:00:01 +0000

Today is the one day of the year where sysadmins of all types are showered with love and gifts for all of the work they do. Or at least that's the theory. So Happy Sysadmin Day to our readers! Read more...

Update Catalog no more: Microsoft makes PowerShell imports mandatory for WSUS

Sayan Sen — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 08:14:01 +0000

Microsoft is altering the way IT administrators and system administrators can now import WSUS updates. The process is moving over from the Update Catalog to PowerShell script delivery method. 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...

Windows LAPS now in Microsoft Intune and Azure AD via public preview

Sayan Sen — Fri, 05 May 2023 04:48:01 +0000

Microsoft has issued a reminder about the availability of Windows LAPS on Microsoft Intune and on Azure AD, public preview on the latter. You can follow the recent guide the company published. Read more...

Microsoft brings "much-requested" Windows known issues email alerts for IT and sysadmins

Sayan Sen — Wed, 03 May 2023 17:40:01 +0000

Microsoft says it has debuted a "much-requested" feature for IT admins and system admins in the form of email alerts. These alerts will basically notify admins about Windows bugs and issues. Read more...

Microsoft releases official fix for Y2K22 Exchange Server bug that was causing mail jam

Sayan Sen — Sun, 02 Jan 2022 09:32:01 +0000

Microsoft has delivered on its promise of releasing a solution, both automated and manual, for the Y2K22 Exchange Server bug that was causing mail and messages to get stuck in transport queues. Read more...

Happy System Administrator Day to those in the business!

Steven Parker — Fri, 27 Jul 2018 12:00:01 +0000

To those in the business: Enjoy Sysadmin Day!

Christopher White — Fri, 28 Jul 2017 11:00:01 +0000

We wish all of our admin readers a Happy Sysadmin Day

Christopher White — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 14:04:01 +0000

It's that wonderful day of the year where everyone in companies small and large shower their sysadmins with praise and gifts... Maybe. Tell us how your company recognized your work today! Read more...

Microsoft angers system administrators with new Windows 10 upgrade push

Vlad Dudau — Thu, 10 Mar 2016 11:10:01 +0000

Microsoft is reportedly angering system administrators once again, by reactivating the GWX app on devices managed by WSUS. Microsoft is trying to pressure sysadmins into upgrading to Windows 10. Read more...

From Neowin to you: Happy Sysadmin Day!

Christopher White — Fri, 31 Jul 2015 14:08:01 +0000

Everyone else has a day, so why shouldn't a sysadmin? From all of us at Neowin, we wish all of the admins a very happy and special sysadmin day, even if your own employer doesn't recognize you. Read more...

Happy Sysadmin Day!

Christopher White — Fri, 25 Jul 2014 15:51:35 +0000

Today is the most important holiday of the year: Sysadmin Day. Go out and give thanks to the folks who keep your Internet service running, applications available, and databases running all the time. Read more...

To our readers: Happy Sysadmin Day!

Christopher White — Fri, 26 Jul 2013 07:50:00 +0000

To sysadmins around the world: Today is your day! Convince your boss and coworkers to take you out to lunch, give you a day off, or provide you with a new car. Whatever happens, Happy Sysadmin Day! Read more...

Friday is SysAdmin Day...

Tue, 23 Jul 2002 13:21:57 +0000

A thanks go again to GeekNews for this nice reminder... Friday, July 26th, 2002, is System Administrator Appreciation Day. On this special international day, give your System Administrator something that shows that you... Read more...