Microsoft has recently acknowledged a significant issue affecting Windows 11 version 24H2 deployments, particularly for enterprise environments utilizing Windows Server Update Services (WSUS). Following the April 2025 security updates, devices that have installed these updates may encounter...
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Microsoft’s recent decision to extend support for Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) beyond its originally planned end date in April 2025 offers a significant insight into the complex reality of enterprise IT infrastructure management. Although WSUS has long been a stalwart in Windows...
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Microsoft's recent announcement to extend support for Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) beyond the previously scheduled end date in April 2025 reflects the complex realities IT administrators face as they transition to modern update ecosystems. While WSUS support was originally slated to end...
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Microsoft's recent decision to extend support for Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) beyond its originally scheduled April 18, 2025, end date reflects both the ongoing reliance on WSUS in certain enterprise environments and the challenges Microsoft faces in transitioning its customers to...
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Microsoft’s evolving cloud and update ecosystem keeps IT professionals guessing, but even in a world of rapid innovation, some legacy technologies refuse to go quietly. In a development watched closely by system admins worldwide, Microsoft has announced that Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)...
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Mastering Windows Update for Business Reports: A Comprehensive Guide for IT Administrators
Keeping Windows systems updated is critical but often one of the most challenging responsibilities for IT administrators. Managing updates not only involves ensuring systems receive the latest security and...
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Microsoft's emergency out-of-band (OOB) updates have jumped into the spotlight, addressing a technical snag that affected Active Directory Group Policy reporting on Windows devices. Though it appears to be a “cosmetic” misreporting issue—since the audit logon events are functioning as...
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In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, patch management has never been more critical for IT administrators, especially for organizations heavily reliant on Windows devices. Enter Windows Autopatch, a cloud-based service optimized for update management in association with Microsoft...
In today's rapidly evolving IT landscape, ensuring the swift and secure deployment of Windows quality updates is paramount. Microsoft's latest addition to the Expedite capability of the Windows Update for Business deployment service aims to enhance this process further by introducing device...
In addition to today being the security update release, February 11 is officially Link Removed for 2014. This year, we’re asking folks to Do 1 Thing to stay safer online. While you may expect my “Do 1 Thing” recommendation would be to apply security updates, I’m guessing that for readers of this...
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