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Store Apps for Windows 8.x – important EOL dates
[German]Just a brief information for users of Windows Phone 8.x and desktop systems with Windows 8.x. Microsoft has announced some important end of life (EOL) dates for app developers.
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 2016 SP2 to close an existing remote code execution vulnerability.
Windows 10 Version 1803: Sysprep bug and a workaround
[German]A brief information for administrators in corporate environments who prepare Windows 10 V1803 installation images for enrollment in the company with Sysprep. In Windows 10 V1803 there is an issue that Sysprep does not run with the automatic response file within the created user account. A workaround is available. Addendum: And it's not a bug, CopyProfile is deprecreated.
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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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 ...
Windows 10 and the OneDrive vulnerabilities – Part 3
[German]In Part 1 and Part 2 of my article series I described the vulnerabilities in Microsoft's OneDrive client (addressing the location of program files in the unprotected profile folder and the use of outdated open source libraries with known vulnerabilities). In part 3 I try to give an explanation for that behavior and there is a statement from Microsoft.
Windows 10 and the OneDrive vulnerabilities – Part 2
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.
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?
Windows 10: Microsoft Account need to be fixed
[German]Users of Windows 10 systems may run into a stupid problem. Windows 10 often requires to have to fix the Microsoft account. Here are a few hints.