windows server 2022

  1. Best Cheap Windows Hosting 2025: Budget VPS, Shared Plans & Licensing

    Windows-stack websites still matter: in 2025 the best cheap Windows hosting providers combine modern Windows Server support, affordable Windows VPS/shared plans, and clear licensing options — but the trade-offs between cost, control, and compliance are more visible than ever. Background Windows...
  2. Windows Server 2019 EOL: ESU to 2029 and Migration Paths

    Windows Server 2019 has entered a new phase of its lifecycle: mainstream support ended on January 9, 2024, and Microsoft will provide security-only updates during the extended support period through January 9, 2029. After that date the product reaches full end of life (EOL) and will no longer...
  3. Windows Server 2016 EOL: Risks, Upgrades, and a Migration Playbook

    Windows Server 2016 has reached a pivotal point in its lifecycle: mainstream support ended years ago and extended support will stop on January 12, 2027, leaving systems that remain on the platform exposed to unpatched vulnerabilities, compliance gaps, and growing compatibility problems. This...
  4. KB5063880 for Windows Server 2022: Netlogon hardening, SSU+LCU, Secure Boot expiry

    August 12’s cumulative rollup for Windows Server 2022 (KB5063880, OS Build 20348.4052) is a pivotal update that continues Microsoft’s multi-year campaign to harden identity and boot integrity in Windows environments—most notably by reinforcing the Microsoft RPC Netlogon protocol against...
  5. Netlogon Hardening in 2025 Updates: AD DC Security vs Samba Compatibility

    Microsoft has quietly but decisively reworked how Active Directory domain controllers answer certain Netlogon RPC calls — a change rolled into the July and August 2025 cumulative updates that hardens the Microsoft RPC Netlogon protocol, closes an unauthenticated resource‑exhaustion vector...
  6. Netlogon Hardening (CVE-2025-49716) & KB5063880 Patch for Windows Server 2022 + Secure Boot 2026

    Microsoft's recent servicing cycle for Windows Server 2022 ties together two urgent security themes: Microsoft has pushed a cumulative update (KB5063880) that carries fixes and quality improvements while reiterating critical remediation guidance for a Netlogon Remote Protocol hardening released...
  7. Microsoft Teams Windows Server Outage 2025: WLANAPI.dll Missing Causes Disruption

    Microsoft Teams, long the backbone of collaboration in many enterprise environments, recently hit a significant stumbling block on Windows Server platforms, catching IT administrators across the globe off guard and sending ripples through the remote desktop and terminal services community. As...
  8. June 2025 Windows Server Patch Breaks DHCP: Critical Update Causes Network Outages

    Microsoft’s June 2025 Patch Tuesday update was meant to address dozens of vulnerabilities and enhance system stability, but Azure and hybrid on-premises administrators quickly discovered a critical side effect: DHCP services on multiple generations of Windows Server began failing, resulting in...
  9. Windows Server DHCP Failures Post-June 2025 Updates: Causes, Impact, and Fixes

    In the world of Windows Server administration, few services are as mission-critical—or as overlooked until they fail—as the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). The ability for hundreds or thousands of devices to automatically receive their IP configuration, renew their network leases...
  10. Microsoft June 2025 Security Updates Disrupt DHCP Server on Windows Servers

    Microsoft's June 2025 security updates have introduced a significant issue affecting the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Server service on various Windows Server versions. Administrators have reported that post-update, the DHCP service intermittently freezes, leading to disruptions in...
  11. Microsoft Releases Emergency KB5061906 Update to Fix Critical Hyper-V VM Issues on Windows Server 2022

    In recent developments, Microsoft has released an emergency update to address critical issues affecting Hyper-V virtual machines (VMs) on Windows Server 2022. Administrators reported that, following the May 2025 Patch Tuesday updates, Hyper-V VMs were experiencing unexpected crashes and...
  12. 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...
  13. Microsoft Releases Emergency Fix for Hyper-V Freeze Bug on Windows Server 2022

    Microsoft has once again found itself racing against the clock, pushing out an emergency fix for its flagship virtualization platform: Hyper-V, this time targeting a severe freeze bug affecting Windows Server 2022. The quick response underscores the high-stakes world of enterprise...
  14. 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...
  15. Microsoft’s Out-of-Band Windows Updates: Critical Fixes for Server 2022 & Windows 10

    Unexpected, unscheduled updates by Microsoft for Windows Server 2022 and Windows 10 are drawing significant attention from system administrators and IT professionals worldwide. These out-of-band releases serve as a pivotal reminder of the complexities inherent in maintaining modern enterprise...
  16. Critical Out-of-Band Windows Server 2022 Update Boosts Confidential VM Reliability

    The release of an out-of-band (OOB) update for Windows Server 2022, specifically to address serious issues impacting confidential virtual machines (VMs) running on Hyper-V, signals the urgency and importance of maintaining the reliability of critical enterprise environments. In a business...
  17. Microsoft KB5061906 Out-of-Band Update Enhances Hyper-V Confidential VM Reliability

    Microsoft’s rapid response to critical virtualization issues continues to play an essential role in the reliability of enterprise environments, and the latest out-of-band (OOB) update for Windows Server 2022 running Hyper-V demonstrates the company’s ongoing commitment to minimizing service...
  18. Microsoft Releases Critical Out-of-Band KB5061906 Update for Windows Server 2022 Confidential VMs

    In a swift response to a critical, albeit narrowly targeted, stability issue, Microsoft has issued an out-of-band (OOB) update for Windows Server 2022—KB5061906, released on May 23, 2025. The issue at hand directly affects Hyper-V environments hosting confidential virtual machines (VMs), a...
  19. Windows Server 2022 Standard OEM 16 Core: The Future-Proof Hybrid Cloud Solution

    With businesses across industries accelerating their digital transformation initiatives, the role of modern server operating systems has never been more significant. Windows Server 2022 Standard OEM 16 Core Additional POS License represents one of Microsoft’s most robust offerings in the...
  20. System Guard in Windows 10 & 11: Troubleshooting “Enabled but not Running” and Boosting Boot Security

    System Guard in Windows 11 and Windows 10 serves as a critical bulwark against sophisticated threats aiming to compromise a device during its earliest and most vulnerable startup phases. With the proliferation of firmware and boot-level attacks, Microsoft has emphasized leveraging hardware-level...