Windows Server

Winsage
June 28, 2025
Windows 10 will reach its end-of-life status by the end of 2025, leaving users vulnerable to cyber threats unless they upgrade. Flyby11 is a tool that enables users to upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 by bypassing Microsoft's system requirements, allowing installation without checks for TPM 2.0 or specific CPU models. It can also patch USB installation drives for clean installs on unsupported PCs. However, it requires the POPCNT instruction, which has been standard in processors since around 2010; if a PC lacks this feature, Windows 11 will not boot. While Flyby11 offers a way to receive security updates, it may lead to instability and performance issues, particularly on older hardware. Exploring Linux distributions is suggested as an alternative for users with aging PCs, as they are optimized for older hardware and provide long-term support.
Winsage
June 27, 2025
Microsoft has released the KB5060829 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 24H2, featuring 38 enhancements, including an improved taskbar and a new PC-to-PC migration experience. This optional update allows Windows administrators to test bug fixes and features before the next Patch Tuesday release. The update focuses on non-security improvements, with the PC-to-PC migration feature expected to roll out in a future update. Adjustments to the taskbar allow for more app icons to be displayed when space is limited. Users can install the update via Settings > Windows Update or manually from the Microsoft Update Catalog. The update elevates Windows 11 24H2 systems to build 26100.4484 and includes fixes for various issues, such as script delays on SMB shares, unresponsive applications when exiting full-screen games, and problems with Windows Hello certificate renewal. A known issue affects CJK text clarity at 96 DPI in Chromium-based browsers. Windows 11 24H2 is broadly deployed, and the Windows 11 2024 Update is being rolled out to eligible Windows 10 22H2 PCs.
Winsage
June 27, 2025
Administrators use the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) service to manage IP address configurations for clients efficiently. Deploying multiple DHCP scopes on a single server is more practical than having separate servers for each subnet. DHCP operates through a four-step lease process: discover, offer, request, and acknowledge. To install a DHCP server, the PowerShell cmdlet Install-WindowsFeature DHCP -IncludeManagementTools is used, and the server must be authorized in Active Directory. A single DHCP server can manage multiple scopes, each with specific configurations for different subnets, such as DevNet, ProdNet, SalesNet, and EngineersNet. Each scope can have unique IP address ranges and settings, and additional scopes can be created by adding network interface cards (NICs) to the server. Server options apply globally, while scope options are specific to individual scopes. Reserved IP addresses can also be configured within each scope.
Winsage
June 24, 2025
Microsoft is releasing a configuration update, KB5062324, to fix Windows Update failures on certain Windows 11 systems running version 24H2 that have not installed the May Windows non-security preview update or later. This update addresses an issue causing the Windows update scan to stop responding, with a permanent solution available in the May update (KB5058499) and later versions. Users can install KB5062324 by enabling 'Get the latest updates as soon as they're available' in Settings > Windows Update, followed by a system restart and checking for updates. The update is being rolled out gradually, so users may need to try multiple times to receive it. Recently, Microsoft also addressed a bug related to feature updates and acknowledged issues with unintended upgrades to Windows Server 2025 on certain devices. The company aims to unify the updating process for all software on PCs through a new orchestration platform.
Winsage
June 24, 2025
Microsoft has released new preview versions of Windows 11 and Windows Server 2025 to members of the Windows Insider Program. A notable feature in the update is a new setting that allows users to reposition the volume indicator from the bottom edge of the screen to either the top edge or the top-left corner. This adjustment will also affect the brightness indicator. The new feature is expected to be available to the public later this summer.
Winsage
June 20, 2025
Uniphore is an AI innovation company that faced challenges with its legacy Windows Server infrastructure, which was costly and raised security concerns due to its end-of-support status. To modernize, Uniphore utilized Amazon Web Services (AWS) for containerization and cloud-native solutions, achieving a 30% reduction in costs and improved operational capabilities. The migration involved transitioning from 50 bare-metal Windows Server 2008 R2 instances to a Linux environment on AWS, optimizing call-center analytics workloads and enabling better training of large language models. The modernization strategy included three key areas: application modernization through refactoring and containerization, a custom data migration solution using Type 2 hypervisor technology, and a cloud infrastructure setup with Amazon EC2, Amazon EKS, Amazon EFS, and Amazon S3. The migration was executed in three phases: deploying the hypervisor and DataSync agent, secure data migration and validation, and production cutover with application deployment. Best practices adopted during the process included Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform, CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, comprehensive monitoring with DATADOG and CloudWatch, and enforcement of AWS Backup policies. The modernization resulted in benefits such as improved scalability and performance, flexibility and portability of applications, enhanced security and compliance, efficient data management, reduced operational overhead, and significant cost savings.
Winsage
June 18, 2025
Microsoft has acknowledged that the updates released on June 10 during Patch Tuesday may disrupt the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) service on Windows Server versions 2025, 2022, 2019, and 2016. The DHCP Server service might intermittently stop responding after installing this security update, causing issues for network administrators as clients may be unable to renew their IP addresses. There is currently no viable workaround for affected users other than rolling back the patch, which is not ideal due to the critical security fixes included in the update. The impact of this issue varies among users, with some experiencing significant problems while others report no disruptions. Microsoft is working on a resolution and will provide further information soon. Additionally, Microsoft has faced challenges with its Surface Hub v1 devices, requiring an out-of-band update.
Winsage
June 17, 2025
Microsoft released an emergency update (KB5063159) to address startup failures in certain Surface Hub v1 devices running Windows 10, specifically those encountering Secure Boot Violation errors after installing the June 2025 Windows security update (KB5060533). The issue was limited to Surface Hub v1 systems on Windows 10, version 22H2, and did not affect Surface Hub 2S and 3 devices. Microsoft paused the rollout of the KB5060533 update on June 11, 2025, to prevent further complications. Additionally, the June 2025 Patch Tuesday updates included security patches for 66 vulnerabilities, including critical ones that allowed remote code execution and privilege escalation.
Winsage
June 16, 2025
Microsoft has acknowledged that the June security update has caused complications for users of Windows Server systems, specifically affecting the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) service, which is failing and leading to improper functioning of IP refreshes. The issue impacts multiple versions of Windows Server, including 2016 (KB5061010), 2019 (KB5060531), 2022 (KB5060526), and 2025 (KB5060842). Users have reported that the DHCP service may stop responding after installing the update, with one administrator noting their 2016 server crashed shortly after the update was applied. Microsoft is working on a solution and advises affected users to uninstall the update to restore functionality. The company has a history of DHCP-related issues dating back over a decade and has faced other problems with Windows Server updates in the past year, including issues with keyboard and mouse inputs and authentication challenges.
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