Microsoft has admitted Windows 10 disables some third-party security software, but claims this is purely because of compatibility issues MORE

With Windows Server 2019, Microsoft is adding resiliency and redundancy enhancements to the Shielded Virtual Machines security controls it introduced with Windows Server 2016. Now Shielded VM enhancements in Window Server 2019 provide real-time failback configurations and host- and policy-based security improvements. [ Under Windows Server 2016, key authentication was based on trusted platform module (TPM) cryptoprocessors and Microsoft Active Directory authentication. MORE

Keith Mayer and Andy Syrewicze take us through an in-depth walkthrough of one of the newest features in Windows Server 2016 – Nested Virtualization. 1:20] What’s new in Windows Server 2016 TP4? [1:41] 9:22] DEMO: Nested Virtualization on Windows Server 2016. MORE

Consumer rights champion’s research shows 12% of Windows 10 users have downgraded to an older version of the software because of troublesome updates MORE

Keith Mayer and Andy Syrewicze take us through an in-depth walkthrough of one of the newest features in Windows Server 2016 – Nested Virtualization. 1:20] What’s new in Windows Server 2016 TP4? [1:41] 9:22] DEMO: Nested Virtualization on Windows Server 2016. MORE

The benefits of the latest generation of PCs will now only be available to those who run Windows 10 MORE

Microsoft is all set to release Windows 10 1709 CBB (Semi-Annual) version to start broad deployment. Can we start downloading Windows 10 1710 CBB (Semi-Annual) version now? No, Windows 10 1710 CBB (Semi-Annual) version won’t be available in MSDN or VLSC until 22nd Jan 2018. MORE

Statistics show that computers running Windows 7 accounted for the biggest proportion of machines infected with the WannaCry ransomware, while NHS suppliers are blamed for hampering patching by NHS trusts MORE

After finally realizing it was not anything that I might have done wrong in the update deployment, I went to a system and manually ran the Windows updates. Recently, we had a software deployment that required.Net Framework 4.5.2. I deployed the.Net update via SCCM 2012 Software Updates. Within a day, it showed most all systems were now compliant. We were ready to begin testing the deployment of the application upgrade. MORE

The second in a three part series covering the amazing storage features found in Windows Server 2016. In this second video we will focus on the amazing capabilities provided by Storage Replica features in Windows Server 2016. Windows Server 2016 Storage Replica. [ MORE

Three Windows users are attempting to claim $5m in damages from Microsoft for problems caused by faulty Windows 10 upgrades MORE

I have done several Windows 10 upgrades without any issues. But in the real world scenario, we are expected to have several Windows 10 deployment issues. Windows 10 deployment troubleshooting flow will help you to complete Windows 10 migrations. MORE

You may be surprised to learn that Microsoft has embraced open source in Windows Server 2016 and across applications and development tools. Watch this video learn how you can work with Linux and other Open Source platforms and applications with Windows Server 2016. MORE

Windows 10 Fall Creators Updates (RS3) released a couple of weeks back. There are different ways to upgrade to Windows 10 1709. Some of options to upgrade Windows 10 1709 are explained in my previous blogs Windows Update for Business and SCCM Task Sequence. MORE

Windows 10 co-management is a dual management capability available with Windows 10 1709 version (Fall Creators Update) and later. In this post, we will see more details “Overview Windows 10 Co-Management with […]. MORE

Learn how containers work in Windows Server 2016 and how they can be used to increase deployment speed, workload density and decrease server overhead to create a more efficient IT environment. Introduction to Windows Server 2016 Containers. [ MORE

The window of opportunity for addressing security risks in internet of things devices is closing rapidly, according to Intel's IoT security manager MORE

Security advisers are urging organisations to patch their Windows systems to avert a possible second wave of an unprecedented, indiscriminate ransomware attack MORE

Windows Server 2016 includes a new version of Internet Information Server IIS – in this episode we will reveal all of the great new features and performance enhancements included so that you can understand how this may affect your deployment decisions with Windows Server 2016. MORE

InfoWorld's Eric Knorr has made the compelling point that perhaps Microsoft should get out of the Windows business and instead focus on the public cloud. In the 1990s, I reviewed client operating systems that included Windows 95, Windows NT, OS/2, and about a dozen versions of Unix. Ask the people charged with supporting Windows -- or any client OS, for that matter. MORE

The Azure-inspired Software Defined Networking (SDN) stack that is built into Windows Server 2016 reduces the complexity and cost of network infrastructure. What does this all mean exactly and what other new networking features does Windows Server 2016 have? MORE

So I never invested time to test Windows Autopilot deployment. Windows Autopilot is the buzzword, and most of the device management folks are talking about Windows AutoPilot. The post Beginners Guide Setup Windows AutoPilot Deployment appeared first on SCCM Intune Real World Enterprise Experience Blog by Anoop C Nair. I’m not expert in SCCM OSD and tried to spend time on OSD. MORE

Windows 10 is redefining the way we think about security. Window 10 offers improved identity and access control, cloud security integration, and containerization to improve the security without hammering the end user experience. In this post, we will see Windows 10 1803 (Spring Creators update) Security Enhancements. Get Smart on Windows 10 Application Security is another topic […]. Windows featured Windows 10 1803 Security Updates Windows Security Architecture MORE

There are methods in SCCM to upgrade existing Windows 10 devices to the newest version of Windows 10 1709. The latest version of Windows 10 1709 is called Windows 10 Fall Creators Update. MORE

When Microsoft released Windows 8 two years ago, its massive departure from its predecessor made a big splash in the technology community. Announced in a blog post dated 30 September 2014, Windows 10 appears to have re-adopted many features of Windows 7, Windows 10’s grandfather. MORE

The third in a three-part series covering the amazing storage features found in Windows Server 2016. In this third video, we will focus on the amazing capabilities provided by Storage Quality of Service features in Windows Server 2016. Uncategorized Storage Windows Server 2016 MORE

Introducing Windows Subsystem for Linux WSL and Overview. Microsoft has been increasing their support of Linux across Azure public cloud, Hyper-V and Linux Integration Services (LIS) and Windows platforms including Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) as well as Server along with Docker support MORE

Microsoft Windows Server 2019 Insiders Preview Microsoft Windows Server 2019 Insiders Preview has been announced. Windows Server 2019 in the past might have been named 2016 R2 also known as a Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) release. Microsoft recommends LTSC Windows Server for workloads such as Microsoft SQL Server, Share Point and SDDC. The focus of […] The post Microsoft Windows Server 2019 Insiders Preview appeared first on StorageIOblog. MORE

Windows 10 OSD and migration are today’s hot topic. I think, all the organizations are started Windows 10 projects. You should be very careful about Windows 10 OSD deployments. The post Windows 10 OSD Best Practices with SCCM appeared first on SCCM Intune Real World Enterprise Experience Blog by Anoop C Nair. Adaptiva SCCM featured Windows 10 OSD Best Practices Windows 10 Task SequenceIf not, they might already be completed their migration projects. MORE

Once upon a time, an antivirus software with a malware/spyware protection was more than enough to protect Windows endpoint device. And Windows 10 is Microsoft’s answer to modern world sophisticated cyber attacks. This post will get you the detailed about Windows 10 Security Infographic, and this […]. The post Learn Key Security Features of Windows 10 Enterprise Environment appeared first on SCCM Intune Real World Enterprise Experience Blog by Anoop C Nair. MORE

Announcing Windows Server Summit Virtual Online Event Announcing Windows Server Summit Virtual Online Event Microsoft will be hosting a free (no registration required) half day virtual (e.g. online) Windows Server Summit Virtual Online Event June 26, 2018 starting at 9AM PT. As part of its continued focus on supporting hybrid strategy spanning on-premise Windows Server […] The post Announcing Windows Server Summit Virtual Online Event appeared first on StorageIOblog. MORE

The first in a three part series covering the amazing storage features found in Windows Server 2016. In this first video we will focus on the amazing capabilities provided by Storage Spaces Direct (S2D) features in Windows Server 2016. Windows Server 2016 Storage Overview. [ MORE

As I mentioned in the previous article I fell in love with the KDE window managing system. I say window managing system however, it is actually a lot more. A whole ecosystem or environment of programs so to speak. So I stuck with KDE for a long while and turned up my nose at anything else. I even became evangelistic about it and recommended using the desktop environment in MORE

In the previous post, I explained about Creating Windows 10 1709 Upgrade Task Sequence in SCCM CB. I didn’t provide the details about distributing the Windows 10 1709 content to DPs, Deployment of Task Sequence and end user experience of this type of upgrade. MORE

admx) for Windows 10 Fall Creators Update (1709). In this post, we will see “Configure ADMX ADML WMI Filter for Windows 10 1709 Devices.” The post Configure ADMX ADML WMI Filter for Windows 10 1709 Devices appeared first on Anoops. MORE

I found it nice to be able to get a clean, filtered report on what Windows updates got installed during the build process. The way this tool works is by reading the ZTIWindowsUpdate.log file from the c:minintsmsosdosdlogs directory and extracting the list of installed Windows Updates. MORE