server updates

  1. Critical Windows Server 2025 Restart Bug Fix: Ensuring Active Directory Resilience

    A critical Windows Server 2025 Active Directory Domain Controller restart bug, recently and officially patched by Microsoft, briefly reopened longstanding concerns about the robustness of server update procedures, network traffic management, and overall IT resilience in modern hybrid cloud...
  2. Microsoft Patch Fixes Hyper-V Freeze Issue in Windows Server 2022 Azure Confidential VMs

    Microsoft’s recent release of an out-of-band update for Windows Server 2022 marks yet another pivotal moment for organizations relying on Hyper-V to run critical workloads, spotlighting both the strengths and subtle vulnerabilities of modern virtualization infrastructures. The issue at the heart...
  3. Microsoft Releases KB5061906 Update to Fix Hyper-V VM Issues on Windows Server 2022

    Microsoft has recently released an out-of-band (OOB) cumulative update, KB5061906, to address critical issues affecting Hyper-V virtual machines (VMs) running on Windows Server 2022. These issues primarily impact Azure confidential VMs, leading to unexpected freezes and restarts, thereby...
  4. Unlock Zero-Reboot Server Updates with Windows Server 2025 Hotpatching

    High-availability requirements in enterprise environments have always pushed IT teams to juggle security, updates, and uptime with painstaking precision. For decades, server maintenance windows have meant nervous anticipation, late-night patching marathons, and the perpetual risk of business...
  5. Microsoft Hotpatching for Windows Server 2025: Boost Uptime with Subscription-Based Security Updates

    Microsoft's announcement that hotpatching—an innovative method of applying security updates without server reboots—will shift to a paid, subscription-based model for Windows Server 2025 marks a pivotal change in enterprise IT management and security strategies. This move, taking effect from July...
  6. Windows Server 2025 Hotpatching: Costs, Impacts, and Strategic Insights

    From September 2024, system administrators exploring Windows Server 2025’s new hotpatching capabilities have enjoyed a preview period free of charge. Hotpatching—a method that allows certain security and quality updates to be applied to a Windows Server installation without requiring a...
  7. Microsoft Introduces $1.50 Per Core Hotpatching Fee in Windows Server 2025

    Microsoft's introduction of a $1.50 per core monthly fee for hotpatching in Windows Server 2025 marks a significant shift in how businesses manage server updates. This new model, effective July 1, 2025, applies to organizations running Windows Server 2025 Standard or Datacenter editions on their...
  8. Microsoft Hotpatching in Windows Server 2025: Benefits, Costs, and Future Outlook

    In the rapidly evolving landscape of enterprise IT, one of the most persistent challenges is maintaining system security and stability without sacrificing uptime. The perennial trade-off between applying critical security updates and facing disruptive system reboots has long frustrated...
  9. Microsoft’s Hot Patching in Windows Server 2025 Now Paid: What IT Leaders Need to Know

    Microsoft’s announcement that hot patching in Windows Server 2025 will become a paid feature has generated a robust debate within the IT and security community. Hot patching—the ability to install updates without rebooting servers—has long been seen as a critical evolution in enterprise system...
  10. Windows Server 2025 Hotpatching: Revolutionizing Server Maintenance with Subscription-Based Security

    When Microsoft unveiled Windows Server 2025 in late 2024, IT professionals and system administrators worldwide took note of a standout feature: hotpatching. The promise was simple but transformative—cut downtime, keep infrastructure running, and make reboots a rare event, not a regular pain...
  11. Microsoft's Windows Server 2025 Hotpatching Move: What Enterprises Need to Know

    Microsoft’s latest move in Windows Server management strategy has ignited significant discussion in the enterprise computing community. The software giant has revealed that starting July, the much-anticipated hotpatching feature for on-premises Windows Server 2025 will become a paid subscription...
  12. Microsoft KB5051987: RDP Freeze Issues on Windows Server 2025 Explained

    Microsoft’s latest patch troubles have the IT community raising an eyebrow—and a few RDP session restart buttons. A recent advisory from the tech giant warns that a seemingly routine security update, KB5051987, released on February 11, 2025, has introduced an unexpected freeze issue on Windows...
  13. Windows Server 2025: Key Issues, Workarounds, and Updates for Admins

    Windows Server 2025, Microsoft's latest Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) release, has introduced several advanced features aimed at enhancing performance, security, and cloud integration. However, users have reported a series of issues affecting system stability and functionality. This article...
  14. Windows Server 2025 Remote Desktop Freezing Issue: What You Need to Know

    Windows Server 2025 is facing an unexpected road bump that has caught the attention of IT administrators and system users alike. Recent reports indicate that Remote Desktop sessions on Windows Server 2025 systems are freezing after installing security updates—more specifically after installing...
  15. Windows Server 2025 Security Advancements: Hotpatching, AES, and Industry Challenges

    The landscape of Windows Server security is shifting rapidly, and the upcoming release of Windows Server 2025 stands as a testament to Microsoft’s evolving priorities. In the wake of recent high-profile vulnerabilities and administrative headaches caused by patches, Windows Server 2025 promises...
  16. Microsoft Hotpatching for Windows Server 2025: Revolutionizing Uptime & Security

    Microsoft’s announcement of hotpatching for Windows Server 2025 is more than simply a new technical feature—it's the culmination of years of innovation aimed squarely at reducing downtime, simplifying IT workflows, and fortifying enterprise security. For anyone who has ever coordinated overnight...
  17. Windows Server 2025: Fixes for Critical BSOD, Installation, and iSCSI Boot Issues

    Microsoft has recently addressed critical issues affecting Windows Server 2025, particularly those leading to Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) errors and installation failures on systems with a high core count. These problems, which emerged shortly after the server's release, have now been mitigated...
  18. Windows Server 2025 Hotpatching & Critical SolarWinds Vulnerability Updates

    In the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity and information technology, last week brought noteworthy developments that deserve the attention of Windows users and IT professionals alike. Two major headlines dominated the landscape: the announcement of a hotpatching option for Windows Server 2025...
  19. Windows Server 2025 Domain Controller Issues: Navigating Connectivity Challenges

    Windows Server 2025 has hit a snag that could send ripples through countless enterprise networks by jeopardizing one of its most critical components—the domain controllers. Microsoft recently disclosed that following a restart, affected domain controllers might load the default firewall profile...
  20. Microsoft Unveils Windows Server 2025: Key Features, Compatibility, and Updates

    Microsoft Launches Windows Server 2025 and System Center 2025 In a significant move that underscores its commitment to enterprise solutions, Microsoft has officially announced the general availability of Windows Server 2025 and System Center 2025, marking a significant milestone in the company's...