Fix: Outlook cannot log in to GMail IMAP

[German]A few days ago, Microsoft provided a fix for a problem with Outlook access to GMail accounts. This should fix the error that no Gmail IMAP login was possible.
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KB5014754: Changes to certificate-based authentication on Windows domain controllers

Windows[German]Small addendum for administrators of Windows domain controllers (DCs). Microsoft has updated the article KB5014754 on September 10, 2024. This deals with changes to certificate-based authentication on Windows domain controllers. Microsoft has postponed a date there to February 2025.

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Windows 10 22H2 Preview Update KB5043131 (September 24, 2024)

Windows[German]Microsoft has released an optional, cumulative (preview) update KB5043131 for Windows 10 22H2 on September 24, 2024 (D-Week). This is intended to fix numerous bugs in Windows 10 22H2. Below is an overview of these updates for Windows 10.

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Windows 11 versions 21H2 and 22H2 reach end-of-live in Oct. 2024

Windows[German]A small note for users of Windows 11 who are still on versions 21H2 (e.g. Enterprise) or 22H2 (Home, Pro). These versions will reach the end of support on the October 2024 patch day and will then receive security updates for the last time. For unmanaged Windows 11 systems, Microsoft will then carry out a forced update to the next higher version that is still in support.

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Microsoft Teams for VDI released

TeamsMicrosoft has released a new Microsoft Teams VDI that is intended to enable support for virtual environments. The solution is designed to support Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365. It promises seamless audio and video playback and collaboration in virtual environments.

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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 ...


Exchange Online reports lack of storage space

[German]Another curious observation from a blog reader today, asking whether other administrators have ever encountered this. He gets a storage error in his Exchange Online environment because the "disk is full". However, we are talking about a Microsoft cloud offering here, where the person concerned does not have access to the "disk".

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Microsoft discontinues WSUS development

Windows[German]Microsoft has just announced that it will no longer be developing its Windows Server Update Services (WSUS). This marks the end of an era, even though the demise of this update management tool, which administrators have been using for years, has been apparent for some time.

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Keyless systems in cars in 2024 still easy to hack

Sicherheit (Pexels, allgemeine Nutzung)[German]Modern cars are universally protected against theft by so-called keyless systems. Insiders have known for years that the systems are easy for criminals to hack. Now German automobile club (ADAC) has taken another close look at the anti-theft protection of keyless systems in modern cars. The bitter conclusion: nothing has changed, even newer cars with keyless systems can still be easily hacked and the vehicle can be stolen.

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Microsoft Office: Administrative Templates (ADMX/ADML) updated

[German]Microsoft has updated its template files (Administrative Templates, ADMX/ADML files) for Microsoft Office as of September 18. The template files contain the group policies for managing Microsoft Office.

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Incorrect firmware updates break HPE servers (ProLiant MicroServer Gen 10 Plus)

Stop - Pixabay[German]Anyone still using an older HPE MicroServer Gen 10 Plus must be careful when installing firmware updates. It is probably possible to install the wrong firmware on the devices. As a result, the ProLiant MicroServer Gen 10 Plus in question will then become unusable (bricked). There are several reports in the HP support forum from those affected who have ruined their hardware in this way.

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