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Category Archives: Software
Microsoft retires the Remote Desktop app as of May 27, 2025
[German]Brief information for users who use the Remote Desktop app for Windows (e.g. because the RDP connections do not work). It has just been announced that Microsoft will discontinue the Remote Desktop app for Windows on May 27, 2025. It … Continue reading
Microsoft Security Update Summary (March 11, 2025)
[German]Microsoft released security updates for Windows clients and servers, Office and other products on March 11, 2025. The security updates eliminate 56 vulnerabilities (CVEs), seven of which were classified as 0-day. Six vulnerabilities are already under attack. Below is a … Continue reading
Outlook Classic no longer starts on Windows Terminal Server (Feb. 2025)
[German]Once again, I would like to address a topic that was brought to my attention by a blog reader. In his environment, he has noticed that customers can no longer start their Outlook Classic on Microsoft Terminal Server. Perhaps the … Continue reading
Over 37,000 VMware ESXi servers vulnerable via CVE-2025-22224
[German]This week, VMware by Broadcom has released security updates for various products, including VMware ESXi servers, to close security gaps. One vulnerability has already been exploited as a 0-day. Now The Shadowserver Foundation warns that over 37,000 VMware ESXi servers … Continue reading
Posted in Security, Software, Update, Virtualization
Tagged ESXi, Security, Update, VMware
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VMWare by Broadcom: Next fail with training credits
[German]A blog reader contacted me by e-mail and reported on the latest fail of VMware by Broadcom. There were hurdles when booking a follow-up license, but they could be overcome. However, unneeded services had to be included, which were agreed … Continue reading
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 ...
0-day vulnerabilities in VMWare ESXi, Workstation and Fusion
[German]As of March 4, 2025, VMware by Broadcom has published a security advisory to warn of three zero-day vulnerabilities CVE-2025-22224, CVE-2025-22225 and CVE-2025-22226) that have already been exploited in the wild. Patching is urgent.
Posted in Security, Software, Update, Virtualization
Tagged Security, Update, VMware
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SAP ECC RP: SAP customers without support in 2030?
[German]I'm revisiting an old topic that concerns IT decision-makers and administrators who are responsible for SAP. In 2027, mainstream support for the SAP ECC ERP system will expire, and in 2030 the software will also be removed from extended support. … Continue reading
Is SimpleWall Firewall tool compromised?
[German]A short warning to the readers of this blog who use SimpleWall as a firewall or tool for configuring the Windows Filtering Platform. A reader has informed me that the software has probably been hacked. I didn't found a proof, … Continue reading
Citrix Lizenz Server 11.17.2 Build 51000 with Time Bomb
[German]There seems to be an unpleasant surprise for Citrix Service Providers in the License Manager. There are suddenly no more licenses available for some providers. The cause is probably a "time bomb" in Citrix License Server 11.17.2 Build 51000, in … Continue reading
Does the download of Windows VMs for testing still work for you?
[German]Microsoft has been offering virtual machines with Windows for developers to test for years. These VMs contain a version of Windows that can run for 90 days. I have now received a note from a reader that the content is … Continue reading
Posted in Software, Virtualization, Windows
Tagged Evaluation, ISO, Virtualization, Windows 10, Windows 11
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