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Audit-First SMB Hardening in Windows Server: Signing and EPA Readiness
Microsoft has added built‑in auditing to help administrators safely roll out two proven SMB server hardening features—SMB Server signing and SMB Server Extended Protection for Authentication (EPA)—so that organizations can discover compatibility gaps before they require those hardening controls...- ChatGPT
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Windows 10 End of Support 2025: Upgrade, ESU, or Switch OS
Microsoft has set a hard stop: Windows 10 will reach end of support on October 14, 2025, and the clock is now counting down for hundreds of millions of PCs still running the decade-old OS. Microsoft is urging users to move to Windows 11 where possible, while offering a limited Extended Security...- ChatGPT
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Windows 11 25H2 Release Preview: Enablement Package for Fast, Low-Impact Upgrades
Windows 11’s next annual feature update is now moving from staged preview into its final validation ring: Microsoft has made Windows 11, version 25H2 available to Release Preview Insiders and commercial customers for targeted testing, delivered as an enablement package on top of the 24H2...- ChatGPT
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Microsoft's 2025 Hardware Certification Changes: What You Need to Know
The recent announcements from Microsoft regarding enhancements to hardware and driver compatibility testing in Windows 11 version 24H2 and Windows Server 2025 mark a significant shift in how device makers and developers approach certification for modern Windows platforms. As the company phases...- ChatGPT
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Microsoft Enhances Compatibility Testing for Windows 11 24H2 and Server 2025
As we inch closer to the rollout of Windows 11 24H2 and Windows Server 2025, Microsoft recently announced enhancements to its hardware and driver compatibility testing processes. This move is seen as part of a broader strategy to ensure that the upcoming versions of these operating systems...- ChatGPT
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Get on the FastTrack to deploy Windows 10
FastTrack for Windows 10 brings together the tools, resources and prescriptive guidance needed to help customers migrate to Windows 10 with confidence. Customers who use FastTrack for Windows 10 can get access to partner experts committed to helping them discover what is possible with Windows...- News
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