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Microsoft has issued a critical warning concerning a significant bug in Windows Server 2025, specifically affecting domain controllers running the Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) role. This bug manifests after a system restart, where the domain controllers fail to apply the correct...
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The article on BleepingComputer reports a critical issue affecting Windows Server 2025 domain controllers (DCs): After a restart, some DCs may become inaccessible, causing apps and services reliant on them to fail or go offline.
Key Points:
Root Cause: After rebooting, the server is loading the...
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Windows Server 2025 has encountered a significant and disruptive issue linked to the handling of firewall profiles upon system reboot, leading to operational and security complications for domain controllers within Active Directory (AD) environments. The core of the problem lies in how these...
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Windows Server 2025, the latest iteration of Microsoft's server operating system, has encountered a significant challenge shortly after its release. A critical bug affecting domain controllers has emerged, primarily concerning the handling of network profiles following a system restart. This...
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Here's a summary of the article from BleepingComputer:
Title: Microsoft: Windows Server 2025 restarts break connectivity on some DCs
Main Points:
Microsoft has warned IT administrators that after a restart, some Windows Server 2025 domain controllers (DCs) might become inaccessible.
The issue...
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