licensing

Microsoft’s Copilot 3D quietly introduces a one‑click route from flat photos to manipulable 3D assets, allowing users in Copilot Labs to upload a single JPG or PNG and receive a downloadable GLB model in seconds — a lab‑stage experiment that reshapes accessibility for hobbyists, educators, and...

The debate over Windows vs. Linux for your homelab is tired but relevant: for most home lab builders, Linux is the pragmatic default, while Windows remains valuable for specific, compatibility-driven roles. This article synthesizes the common arguments, verifies the major technical claims...

The short answer is: for most home labs, Linux is the better base, but the full story is more nuanced — Windows still earns a place when you need specific application compatibility, native GPU use for desktop tasks, or a familiar GUI for mixed-use machines. The advice in the popular How‑To Geek...

Microsoft has quietly confirmed a welcome twist for holdouts on Windows 10: a single consumer Extended Security Updates (ESU) license, tied to your personal Microsoft account, can cover up to 10 PCs—plus you don’t have to pay the previously announced $30 if you opt to sync settings with the...

When attempting to administer a Windows server environment, there are few issues more disruptive and anxiety-inducing than being locked out due to a perplexing error message. One such problem—"The task you are trying to do can't be completed because Remote Desktop Service is currently busy"—has...

The ongoing competition tug-of-war in the cloud services market highlights a critical point: Microsoft's licensing policies for its software, particularly Windows Server, heavily influence the viability and economics of multi-cloud deployments. According to Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft's...

Windows Server 2025 has officially landed, marking one of the most significant leaps in server technology since the introduction of hybrid cloud integration and modern virtualization. Microsoft, with this latest release, appears keenly focused on balancing the fine line between innovation and...

A full year after VMware unceremoniously stuffed its most beloved community freebie into a digital sarcophagus, something unexpected is stirring in the world of virtualization: the resurrection of ESXi's free tier. In a move that’s as quietly dramatic as a hypervisor reboot at 3am (when nobody’s...

If you blinked, you might have missed it: VMware, the virtualization juggernaut, has pulled a plot twist more dramatic than a soap opera season finale. The company quietly revived its free ESXi hypervisor, a move that has set the virtualization and IT communities abuzz. For those following...

Microsoft’s Microsoft 365 Family subscription is currently under scrutiny as users report unexpected licensing issues that have thrown a wrench into their daily productivity routines. Over the past hour, posts across social media have amplified user frustrations as individuals find themselves...

Microsoft’s revised licensing and pricing strategy for on-premises server products is set to shake up IT budgets and deployment strategies come July 2025. This comprehensive update marks a turning point in how organizations approach on-premises infrastructure, providing continuous updates via a...

I'm considering replacing my 10-year old Windows Server 2012 Essentials R2 platform with a new server - hardware and OS. This is for home use only. Since I'm building the machine myself, I'm looking to purchase a Windows Server 2022 Essentials license - I haven't found a source for this and...

Chip Chip Chin Chin When undertaking and in place upgrade from Server 2019 to Server 2022 it only allow s to keep nothing and undertake a fresh install. is there any prerequisites or is this feature not avlaible even though the documentation insinuates it can be undertaken. When ever i try it...

SQL Server 2019 Web Edition is making waves among web application developers and IT decision-makers looking for a robust, scalable, and cost-effective relational database solution. As businesses continue to rely on data-driven insights, this edition of Microsoft SQL Server steps up to offer a...

Microsoft Fires Back at UK Regulator Over Cloud Licensing Costs In a dramatic salvo aimed at the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), Microsoft has lashed out against the notion of regulating how it licenses its software to cloud giants like AWS and Google Cloud. The dispute centers on...

Cloud Clash: Microsoft's Licensing Tussle and the Surge in Cloud Navigation Services The cloud computing arena is buzzing with twin stories: one of regulatory drama over Windows Server licensing practices and another highlighting robust market growth in cloud navigation services. Both...

The European cloud ecosystem is buzzing with activity as the CISPE Association of European Cloud Providers released its first-ever competition barometer. In a detailed report, the Cloud Infrastructure Service Providers in Europe (CISPE) laid out the performance of key industry players, shining a...

Ladies and gentlemen, gather 'round as we unravel the latest episode in the tech world’s ongoing soap opera—Microsoft, the giant in the realm of operating systems and cloud services, finds itself under the microscope once again. This time, it’s not about software bugs or system updates, but...

For installing newer version of Windows server, does the volume license server have to be at the latest version for the other servers to get licensed?

Have you ever wondered what it feels like to have a turbo-charged database engine at your disposal, seamlessly handling both Big Data and traditional relational databases? Brace yourselves, Windows warriors, because today we’re talking about Microsoft SQL Server 2019 running on Windows Server...