Tag Archives: Windows Server

Windows Server 2016: Mainstream support ends in 6 months

Posted on 2021-07-14 by guenni

[German]A breif information for in between: Are you aware that the so-called mainstream support for Windows Server 2016 will already end on Jan. 11, 2022? From this point on, this operating system will still get security updates, but no more … Continue reading →

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Out-of-Band Update closes Windows PrintNightmare Vulnerability (July 6, 2021)

Posted on 2021-07-07 by guenni

[German]As of July 6, 2021, in addition to the regular Office updates (see Microsoft Office Patchday (July 6, 2021), Fix for Outlook Crashes), Microsoft has also released an emergency update to close the PrintNightmare vulnerability in the Windows Print Spooler. … Continue reading →

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0Patch Micropatches for PrintNightmare Vulnerability (CVE-2021-34527)

Posted on 2021-07-03 by guenni

[German]There is a remote execution vulnerability in the Windows Printer Spooler service that primarily threatens Windows Server systems and is already being actively exploited. So far, Microsoft has only confirmed the vulnerability and provided information on how to mitigate the … Continue reading →

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http-sys vulnerability (CVE-2021-31166) also threatens WinRM service

Posted on 2021-05-25 by guenni

[German]The http-sys vulnerability (CVE-2021-31166), which was already patched in May 2021, is more serious than initially assumed. Windows 10/Windows Server systems running the Windows Remote Management Service (WinRM) are also threatened. Administrators should ensure that affected systems are patched, as … Continue reading →

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Patchday: Windows 7/Server 2008 R2-Updates (May 11, 2021)

Posted on 2021-05-12 by guenni

[German]As of May 11, Microsoft has released various updates for Windows 7 SP1 systems that are still in ESU support. However, these security updates are also available for Windows Server 2008 R2 with ESU support. Here is some information about … Continue reading →

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

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Patchday: Windows 8.1/Server 2012-Updates (May 11, 2021)

Posted on 2021-05-12 by guenni

[German]As of May 11, Microsoft has released various updates for Windows 8.1. These security updates are also available for Windows Server 2012 R2. Here is some information on the Monthly Rollup and Security only updates for these operating systems.

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Patchday: Windows 10-Updates (May 11, 2021)

Posted on 2021-05-12 by guenni

[German]On May 11, 2021 (Microsoft's second Tuesday of the month patchday), several cumulative updates were released for supported Windows 10 builds. Here are some details about the respective security updates for the May 2021 patchday.

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Patchday: Updates for Windows 7/Server 2008 R2 (April 13, 2021)

Posted on 2021-04-14 by guenni

[German]On April 13, 2021, Microsoft released various (security) updates for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 with Extended Security Update (ESU) support. Here is the overview of these updates.

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Windows 7/8.1/Server: Out-of-band Updates shall fix printing issues (March 2021)

Posted on 2021-03-23 by guenni

[German]Microsoft has released new, out-of-band updates for Windows 7.1 SP1 and Windows 8.1 and their server counterparts, effective March 22, 2021. These are intended to fix the printing issues caused by the March 9, 2021 security updates.

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Reminder: Enforcement Mode starting Feb. 9, 2021 for Windows Server Domain Controllers

Posted on 2021-02-07 by guenni

[German]A brief reminder for administrators of Windows Server systems running as domain controllers. From February 9, 2021, the so-called enforcement mode for closing the Netlogon vulnerability will become mandatory – Microsoft will then roll out the relevant update. Update: Microsoft … Continue reading →

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