hyper-v

Windows Hyper‑V is renowned for its robust performance in enterprise virtualization, but even stalwarts face the occasional hiccup. CVE‑2025‑27491 is the latest vulnerability to catch the eye of cybersecurity professionals—a use‑after‑free flaw lurking in Windows Hyper‑V that permits an...

Hornetsecurity’s VM Backup 9 Unlimited Plus is making waves among IT professionals who demand a streamlined, resilient solution for safeguarding virtual environments. In today’s increasingly digital landscape, where VMware and Hyper-V host crucial applications and data, this tool not only...

Running your first Docker container on Windows Server might sound like a daunting task, but with a few simple steps and a dash of curiosity, you’ll have your containerized application up and running in no time. In this article, we’ll walk you through the process of setting up Docker on Windows...

Virtualization is no longer a luxury reserved solely for data centers and enterprise giants—it’s become the bread and butter of both IT professionals and enthusiastic home lab builders alike. Microsoft’s Hyper-V hypervisor, a native component in Windows Pro, Enterprise, and Windows Server, has...

Chip Chip Chin Chin. Recently upgraded my physical Hyper-V host to server 2022 so i can use FoD tools and Hyper-V manager from server core with the GUO option provided by FOD something that 2019 didn't offer which I've bee cursing for years about since 2012 R2 the ability to turn off GUI and...

Microsoft's Copilot Overhaul and Emerging Security Concerns: A Deep Dive Microsoft continues to push the envelope in both user experience innovation and security, but as always, progress comes with challenges. In recent weeks, several notable developments around the AI-powered Copilot and...

A Quick Dive into Virtualization for Home Labs Virtualization has long been the playground for enthusiasts looking to experiment with multiple operating systems from a single machine. In today’s home labs, you’re not just running a Windows 11 workstation; you’re also building environments that...

In this month’s patch update round-up, cybersecurity experts are ringing alarm bells for CISOs and Windows administrators alike. The spotlight falls on two actively exploited Windows Server vulnerabilities—one in the Windows Storage component and a more critical weakness in the Windows Ancillary...

Microsoft’s latest Patch Tuesday release is here, and it brings some welcome relief to Windows 11 users. The fresh KB5051987 and KB5051989 updates, available for Windows 11 versions 24H2, 23H2, and 22H2, finally address one of the most annoying issues in the OS: a bug affecting Hyper-V, the...

Windows users have been long accustomed to the battle between Home and Pro editions of the operating system. Most retail PCs, especially those on sale in supermarkets or low-end online vendors, come preinstalled with Windows 11 Home edition. This is not surprising because the Home edition is...

Hello, Windows enthusiasts! As the frosty new year rolls in, Microsoft is already tackling a heatwave of critical vulnerabilities. January’s 2025 Patch Tuesday marks a pivotal moment for IT pros and Windows users alike, as Microsoft has rolled out an update encompassing a whopping 157 CVEs...

Welcome to the new year of Patch Tuesday madness, Windows Forum fam! January 2025 starts off with a bang—for system administrators and cybersecurity teams, that is. Microsoft's first Patch Tuesday for the year has rolled out a swath of updates aimed at tackling some critical vulnerabilities...

It’s a new year, but Microsoft's admins barely had time to enjoy their post-holiday coffee before being greeted with one of the largest Patch Tuesday bundles in recent history. The January 2025 Patch Tuesday is here, and it’s a big one. With 159 vulnerabilities fixed—including three actively...

As the cybersecurity threat landscape continues to evolve, vigilance is no longer optional—it's mandatory. In its recent advisory, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is urging all organizations, federal or otherwise, to take heed: they’ve added four critical...

In the tech world where virtualization is king, a newly uncovered vulnerability is always significant news. Enter CVE-2025-21334. This isn't just an ordinary vulnerability; it’s a big red flag for Windows administrators leveraging Hyper-V, Microsoft's powerful virtualization tool. The...

Attention Windows users and enthusiasts: a new vulnerability has surfaced, tagged as CVE-2025-21333, related to Microsoft's Hyper-V platform. This vulnerability targets the NT Kernel Integration Virtual Service Provider (VSP) and has been identified as an Elevation of Privilege (EoP)...

As a gamer, there’s nothing worse than watching your carefully orchestrated victory disintegrate because your system groans under the weight of frame drops. You may have already blamed your hardware or ISP – but what if the culprit is a few sneaky Windows settings, quietly working against you...

I have an Ubuntu server (192.168.1.81/24) hosted in Hyper-V on Windows 11 (192.168.1.168/24). I have Ansible installed that runs fine connecting to other Hyper-V Windows & Linux servers. But when I try and run Ansible on Azure Sql Databases, it hangs on this step: "Initializing with Entra...

Home labs have become a playground for tech enthusiasts, blending curiosity, experimentation, and technological prowess. While Linux-centric solutions such as Proxmox or XCP-ng dominate the scene (often touted as the "go-to" platforms), a quieter contender sits in the corner—Windows 11 Pro. Yes...

When most people think “home labs,” their minds race to Linux-powered systems. After all, Linux dominates the home server and DIY tinkering scene for good reason: it's robust, secure, community-driven, and free. But what if we told you that Windows 11 Pro has been quietly staking its claim as a...