Windows server articles

Microsoft brings hot patching to Windows Server, reboot-free updates

Greedy patching: Hot patching is a way to quickly install security updates without requiring an OS reboot. Microsoft has offered the feature for years through its Azure cloud platform, but it's soon coming to non-cloud versions of Windows Server. It won't be free, but Microsoft's target audience is enterprise customers.

Microsoft's ReFS file system resurfaces in latest Windows 11 build

Mislabeled patch sends Windows Server 2022 admins on unwanted upgrade to 2025

Windows Server Update Services put on ice as Microsoft pushes for the cloud

Windows Server 2025 gets VM-based GPU partitioning for AI workloads

Reflection DDoS attacks are on the rise again

Why it matters: A resurgence in vulnerable CLDAP servers is making DDoS attacks more powerful and dangerous. Windows network administrators should adopt strict security practices or take the server off the internet if there is no practical need for using the CLDAP protocol.

Microsoft raises prices on Office and server products by 10 percent

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