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Azure Arc gives Hyper‑V administrators a new, cloud‑centric management plane that complements — not replaces — established tools like System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM), Windows Admin Center (WAC), Hyper‑V Manager and PowerShell, and this guide walks through practical onboarding...

Microsoft has quietly rolled out a public preview of a new VM Conversion tool inside Windows Admin Center that aims to make VMware to Hyper‑V migration straightforward, agentless, and low‑risk for organizations of all sizes. The extension promises quick setup (Microsoft says you can begin...

Microsoft’s latest move to automate and AI‑assist Windows Server 2025 upgrades promises to cut the friction and risk that have long dogged enterprise patch cycles, but the effort is also a reminder that automation without clear metadata and robust controls can make things worse as quickly as it...

Microsoft’s new VM Conversion extension for Windows Admin Center arrives as a pragmatic, first‑party option to move workloads from VMware vCenter/ESXi to on‑premises Hyper‑V, promising an agentless, appliance‑free migration workflow that minimizes downtime and keeps administrative control inside...

Microsoft has quietly pushed a significant tool into public preview that aims to simplify one of the messiest tasks in datacenter life: converting and migrating virtual machines from VMware vCenter/ESXi to Microsoft’s Hyper-V infrastructure using a built-in Windows Admin Center extension called...

Nine months have passed since Microsoft released Windows Server 2025, marking a significant milestone for one of the most widely used server operating systems in the world. Since its launch on November 4, 2024, Windows Server 2025 has undergone focused scrutiny from industry professionals...

With a legacy built on powering enterprises, datacenters, and mission-critical workloads, each release of Windows Server transforms expectations in IT infrastructure. Windows Server 2019, next in this proud lineage, generated intense anticipation leading up to its general availability. Marked by...

In today’s increasingly interconnected world, even the most robust management tools can harbor hidden threats. CVE-2025-29819 is one such vulnerability affecting Windows Admin Center in the Azure Portal—a flaw that permits external control of file names or paths, ultimately leading to...

windows Admin center, but I can install update 2410. It throws an error when installing that the generated certificate is not valid. Failed to create self signed certificate. Error: A parameter cannot be found that matches parameter name 'Security Descriptor'.

Microsoft’s first Insider build of 2025 for Windows Server—build 26360—is here to rewrite the playbook on server security. For Windows administrators and tech enthusiasts alike, this release introduces a powerful new security layer: Windows Defender Application Control for Business (WDAC). In...

Windows Admin Center is a fantastic utility for managing Windows Server instances. With its ability to work from any location, whether on-premises, in Azure, or other cloud environments, it’s an essential tool in the arsenal of IT admins. But let’s be real—technology rarely comes without its...

Microsoft has once again graced the tech world with a significant update, this time in the realm of server management. The software giant has unveiled the final preview build of Windows Server 2025, designated as Build 26334, marking an important milestone for users and developers alike who are...

Managing servers and clusters can be a Herculean task, especially when you're doing it all manually. Enter Windows Admin Center (WAC), a powerful tool developed to alleviate the administrative burden by providing a graphical user interface (GUI) for managing servers and clusters. Whether you're...

After a long anticipation, Microsoft has released the latest preview build of Windows Server, numbered 26296. This new build is packed with enhancements designed to streamline administration tasks for IT professionals, particularly through improvements to the Windows Admin Center (WAC) and the...

The cybersecurity landscape is constantly evolving, and Microsoft's Windows Admin Center (WAC) has come under scrutiny due to a recent information disclosure vulnerability tagged as CVE-2024-43475. This vulnerability, publicly published on September 10, 2024, allows attackers to potentially...

Author's note: I am publishing this blog post on behalf of the Windows Admin Center Team. Happy New Year from the Windows Admin Center Team! We’re excited to bring you the first look at our newest features as we start fresh in the new year. Thanks for your continued interest and support. In...

Hello Windows Insiders! Thank you for continuing to follow Windows Admin Center as it grows and develops! This release contains updates to the platform’s accessibility and numerous bug fixes. In addition, we’ve evaluated user feedback and have implemented some highly requested features. What’s...

Hello Windows Insiders! Today we are pleased to release a new build of the Windows Server vNext Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) release that contains both the Desktop Experience and Server Core, as well as a new build of the next Windows Server Semi-Annual Channel release and Microsoft...

Hello Windows Insiders! Today we are pleased to release a new build of the Windows Server vNext Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) release that contains both the Desktop Experience and Server Core, as well as a new build of the next Windows Server Semi-Annual Channel release, Microsoft Hyper-V...

Hello Windows Insiders! Today we are pleased to release a new build of the Windows Server vNext Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) release that contains both the Desktop Experience and Server Core in all 18 server languages, as well as a new build of the next Windows Server Semi-Annual Channel...