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NTLM to Be Disabled in Future Releases
February 5, 2026
NTLM will be disabled by default in the next versions of Windows Server and client....more
Windows Point-in-Time Restore Is Windows, Yesterday
January 28, 2026
Windows Point-in-Time Restore is a new preview feature of Windows 11 that should help customers...more
Windows Quick Machine Recovery Could Alleviate Future CrowdStrike-Style Outages
December 15, 2025
Windows Quick Machine Recovery, a new feature of Windows 11 intended to help recover otherwise...more
Windows Server 2025 Hotpatching Available as a Subscription
July 8, 2025
Windows Server 2025 hotpatching, enabling security update patches without reboots, is generally available as of...more
Migrating from VMware? Look Before You Leap
Updated: June 28, 2025
Microsoft has several alternatives to VMware for on-premises server virtualization. Hyper-V is mature and runs...more
Does Azure Linux Have a Broader Future?
Updated: June 3, 2025
Ever since it was first introduced under the name Mariner, Azure Linux’s sole official purpose...more
Azure Linux 3.0: What’s New
Updated: June 3, 2025
Latest version of Microsoft’s host OS for Azure Kubernetes Service includes updated dependencies. Kubernetes is...more
Copilot+ PC: Small Carefully Crafted Pilot Is Best Option
Updated: April 7, 2025
The Windows Copilot Runtime coming to Windows with the 24H2 version will work best with...more
Windows Copilot Runtime Aids AI Application Development
Updated: April 1, 2025
The Copilot Runtime is a new Windows client OS component that facilitates development of AI-enabled...more
Optimizing Usage of Microsoft’s Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Platforms
Updated: March 3, 2025
Optimizing usage of Virtual Desktop Infrastructure platforms requires understanding key use scenarios and possibly a...more
Windows Server 2025: Core Feature Updates and 10 More Years of Support
Updated: January 20, 2025
Microsoft released Windows Server 2025, the latest LTSC version of Windows Server, to general availability...more
Azure Local: New Name, Same Limitations
Updated: January 13, 2025
A new name for Microsoft’s hypervisor host and edge OS—Azure Local—highlights its ambitions. Lower system...more
Executive Focus: The Mounting Risks of On-Premises Server Software
Updated: January 12, 2025
Microsoft’s cloud-first focus reduces the long-term viability of traditional on-premises server software. Organizations using on-premises...more
Azure Local is Azure Stack HCI, Refocused
Updated: November 23, 2024
Azure Local, announced in Nov. 2024 at Microsoft’s Ignite conference, is a renaming of Azure...more
Windows Server 2025 Generally Available with LTSC Support
Updated: November 19, 2024
Windows Server 2025, the latest LTSC version of Windows Server, is generally available and brings...more
Keeping Windows 10 after 2025: What Will It Cost?
Updated: November 15, 2024
ESUs will be critical for securing devices that can’t move to Windows 11 by Oct....more
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Microsoft’s Extended Security Updates: What You Need to Know
October 29, 2025
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· Season - 4 · Episode - 7 · Duration - 49mBlog
February 11, 2026
Windows 11 26H1: Why It’s A Nothing-Burger for Enterprises
by Mary Jo Foley
January 29, 2026
Microsoft Claims 15 Million Paid M365 Copilot Seats
by Mary Jo Foley
November 18, 2025
Microsoft Ignite 2025: Ten Things You Need to Know
by Mary Jo Foley