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On-premises Exchange content on WindowsForum.com covers the administration, security, and lifecycle of Microsoft Exchange Server deployed in local data centers. Key topics include the transition to Exchange Server Subscription Edition (SE), which shifts on-premises email to a subscription model aligned with cloud practices. Administrators will find guidance on patching vulnerabilities like CVE-2025-33051, applying hotfix updates for Exchange 2016 and 2019, and planning for the retirement of Office Online Server by 2026. The deprecation of Basic Authentication for SMTP AUTH is also discussed, emphasizing migration to secure methods. These discussions help IT professionals maintain secure, compliant on-premises Exchange environments while navigating Microsoft's evolving roadmap.
Microsoft’s decision to retire Office Online Server (OOS) by December 31, 2026 redraws the map for on‑premises browser‑based Office experiences and crystallizes a broader strategy: funnel engineering toward Microsoft 365 and cloud‑native Copilot capabilities while testing how far those AI...
A Microsoft Security Update Guide entry for CVE-2025-33051 describes an information disclosure vulnerability affecting Microsoft Exchange Server, and the appearance of that CVE on the vendor’s advisory should put any on‑premises Exchange administrator on high alert. At the time of writing...
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The release of Exchange Server Subscription Edition (SE) marks a pivotal moment for Microsoft’s enterprise email infrastructure, moving decisively into a new era characterized by a subscription-centric, cloud-aligned approach even for on-premises scenarios. Enterprises that have depended on...
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Microsoft has announced a significant update regarding the deprecation of Basic Authentication (Basic Auth) for Exchange Online's Client Submission (SMTP AUTH). Originally slated for permanent removal in September 2025, the timeline has been extended to begin on March 1, 2026, with complete...
Microsoft just dropped its April 2025 Hotfix Updates for Exchange Server 2019 and 2016, and let’s be honest: if you’re an IT pro managing one of these beasts, you probably just felt a chill run down your spine. Yes, once again, Microsoft’s keeping us all on our toes—and by “on our toes,” I mean...
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