Social networks
Awards
MVP:
2013 – 2016
WIMVP:
2017 – 2020
Category Archives: Software
SQL Server 2016 SP2: Update-Revision KB4458621
[German]Microsoft had to pull update KB4293807 for SQL Server 2016 SP2 (dated August 14, 2018) due to install issues (details, see SQL Server 2016 SP2: Update KB4293807 pulled). On August 19, 2018 Microsoft released update revision KB445862 for SQL Server … Continue reading
Windows 10 and the OneDrive vulnerabilities – Part 2
[German]In part 1 of my article series about vulnerabilities in OneDrive client I mentioned, the location of the program files in the unprotected profile folder. But Microsoft developers have made further mistakes, such as using outdated open source libraries with … Continue reading
Windows 10 and the OneDrive vulnerabilities – Part 1
[German]This article is about the OneDrive client that Microsoft delivers with Windows 10. The way, how Microsoft's developers has implemented this client, leaves several vulnerabilities. Here are a few details about an investigation.
Update Rollup für Azure File Sync Agent (August 2018)
[German]A brief information for administrators in the Microsoft Azure environment who use the Azure File Sync Agent. Microsoft has released an update rollup on August 14, 2018 that fixes the memory leak in the agent.
Microsoft Security Update Summary August 14, 2018
[German]On August Patchday (August 14, 2018) Microsoft has again released numerous security updates for Windows clients and servers, for Office, Visual Study etc..
Why ISL Online: Critical factors when choosing a remote desktop solution
[Sponsored Post]In the rapidly evolving IT world, choosing the right remote desktop software is critical for organizations that value security, ease of use and reliability. One provider of secure remote access that has been on the market since 2001 is ISL Online, which presents some considerations for choosing such software below. More ...
Security update for Adobe Acrobat/Reader
[German]Adobe Reader and Adobe Acrobat has a vulnerability (APSB18-29). Adobe has released security updates for Adobe Acrobat and Reader for Windows and MacOS.
Oracle: Have you to pay a Fee for Java SE from 2019 onward?
[German]A brief information for users of the JAVA Runtime Environment (JRE). Oracle has announced for Java SE 8 that the Runtime (JRE) – or specifically the updates – may no longer be used in the corporate environment without a commercial … Continue reading
PSA: Classic Shell is now Open Shell Menu – and a warning
[German]New information for users and interested parties of the Windows tool Classic Shell: The follow-up project has already been renamed again and is now called Open Shell Menu. Here's some information and a hint why I (currently) would say 'be … Continue reading
Skype Classic v7.x client; End of life extended …
[German]Microsoft now doesn't want to discontinue the classic Skype v7.x client. The Redmond based company granted a grace period to Skype v7.x client, in which the respective service will be continued.
Thunderbird V60.0, released for download
[German]Mozilla's developers have just completed the final of the Thunderbird 60 email client. This version is currently not distributed via update, but must be downloaded by the user.