Microsoft has released the first Windows Server preview build of 2024. The new build 26040 supports the new Server Flighting update feature and branding has been updated to Windows Server 2025.
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Microsoft recently said that a crucial WinRE update for a BitLocker bypass flaw would fail to install with "0x80070643 - ERROR_INSTALL_FAILURE" error. It has confirmed a fix is coming soon.
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In December 2023 Microsoft was able to quietly resolve the HP Smart app auto-install bug that was affecting almost all versions of Windows. The issue is resolved by using a special tool.
Microsoft recently confirmed that user complaints about Windows auto-installing the HP Smart printer app were correct. Today, the company has acknowledged that HP is not at fault for this.
Microsoft has announced, starting in early 2024, members of the Windows Server Insider Program will be able to download new builds the same way as Windows Insider Program users receive them
Microsoft has mentioned Windows 11 "24H2" for the first time, which calls into question some of the leaks, rumors, and reports about 'Windows 12' and its possible 2024 launch date.
Microsoft has released the latest Windows Server build for people in the Windows Server Insider Program with the build number 25997. It adds SMB over QUIC in the Datacenter and Standard editions.
Microsoft has issued a workaround for a bug that is triggering BSODs on startup fails on Windows Server 2022 virtual machines on VMware ESXi. It notes that EPYC systems with IOMMU, VBS are affected.
Microsoft has released the latest Windows Server build for people in the Windows Server Insider Program. It has the build number of 25987 and includes improvements of SMB over QUIC features.
Microsoft has released the latest Windows Server build for people in the Windows Server Insider Program. It has the build number of 25977 and has some new Desktop Experience features.
Microsoft has not been able to resolve a new issue related to BitLocker encryption reporting on Intune on Windows 11 and Windows 10 enterprise PCs. Thankfully, the company has issued a workaround.
Microsoft launched the first version of Windows Home Server 16 years ago this month on October 10, 2007. However, this version of Windows Server didn't catch on with the general public.
The new Windows Server vNext build 25967 for Windows Insiders is now available to download, but the change log for the new build is nearly the same as the previous Insider Windows Server release.
Microsoft will officially end support for both Windows Server 2012 and its 2012 R2 update on October 10, 2012. Businesses can purchase Extended Security Updates for an additional three years.
The new Windows Server vNext build 25951 for Windows Insiders is now available to download, but the change log for the new build is the same as the previous Insider Windows Server release.
Whether new to the server world or working to keep your existing skills sharp, this limited free to download book aims to be referenced on a regular basis instead of gathering dust on your shelf.
Microsoft has been enforcing hardening across Kerberos and Netlogon protocols, to protect against security vulnerabilities it discovered in 2021. Reminder for the upcoming Full Enforcement is out.
The new Windows Server vNext build 25941 for Windows Insiders is now available to download, but the change log for the new build is the same as the previous Insider Windows Server release.
The Windows Server vNext build 25931 also has a new Storage Replica Enhanced Log for improvements in block replication. Users who are validating upgrades from Windows Server 2019 should not get this.
The new Windows Server vNext build 25921 released includes a couple of new features, including the introduction of the Storage Replica Enhanced Log and a new Terminal command line utility.
