Category Archives: Update

Microsoft: Issues with Updates KB4456688/KB4100347?

[German]In general, Microsoft's August 2018 patchday seems to go smoothly with the delivered updates. But there are occasional hints that there may be issues with some updates. Addendum: There are new hints, that update KB4100347 is causing issues.

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Issues with Exchange Server 2016 Update KB4340731

[German]A little brief note for administrators running Exchange Server 2013 or 2016. I just came across a forum post reporting installation errors and some nasty consequences with security update KB4340731.

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SQL Server 2016 SP1 Update KB4458842 (08/22/2018)

[German]A brief note for admins. Microsoft has released on August 22, 2018 a critical security update KB4458842 for SQL Server 2016 SP1. Here are a few details about that update.

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Intel Microcode Updates KB4346084, KB4346085, KB4346086, KB4346087, KB4346088 (August 20/21, 2018)

[German]Microsoft has released Intel microcode updates (KB4346084, KB4346085, KB4346086, KB4346087, KB4346088) for Windows 10 on August 20/21, 2018 (thanks to GeroH for the tip). Here is a brief overview.

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Microsoft Visual Studio 2015 Update 3 security patch

If someone still uses Microsoft Visual Studio 2015 Update 3, they should install a security update. Microsoft has just issued an update notification.

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Why ISL Online: Critical factors when choosing a remote desktop solution

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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

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SQL Server 2016 SP2: Update KB4293807 pulled

[German]A brief information for administrators: Microsoft released the security update KB4293807 for SQL Server 2016 SP2 on August 14, 2018. But this update has already been pulled. Addendum: Update revision KB4458621 has been released on August 19, 2018.

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Windows 10: Intel driver updates for AMD systems?

[German]Short question to owners of an AMD system with Windows 10. Have you been offered obscure Intel driver updates for AMD systems in the last few days?

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Windows 10 V1709/1803: Issues (also August Patchday)

[German]After the Microsoft patchday disaster of July 2018, August updates seems to be mostly flawless. But there are some minor issues with Windows 10 V1803 (independent from August patchday). Here is an overview about some (minor) issues in Windows 10 … Continue reading

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Windows 10 V1803: Update KB4458166 fixes TLS 1.2 issue

Within my blog post Windows 10 V1803 rollout stopped due to TLS 1.2 issues I reported a specific issue with Windows 10 V1803 and applications that require TLS 1.2 (mostly on Intuit books). Microsoft has even suspended the rollout of … Continue reading

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