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Sometimes, situations arise when an Exchange Server administrator needs to mount an Exchange database on a different server. Here are a few examples: Now, let’s look at how to mount an Exchange database on a different server. Process for mounting an Exchange database on a different server Start by making sure that the integrity of…

Qualcomm has announced today its first 8-core Snapdragon X Plus chip at IFA in Berlin. This new Snapdragon X SoC variant will power a more affordable range of Copilot+ PCs from all major hardware manufacturers. In June, Qualcomm launched its first wave of Snapdragon X processors called the 10-Core Snapdragon X Plus and 12-Core Snapdragon…

Microsoft announced this morning its latest lineup of Surface devices tailored for business customers, including the Surface Laptop 7th Edition, Surface Pro 11th Edition, and the Surface Pro 10 with 5G. These new Surface devices are powered by Intel Core Ultra and Snapdragon X Elite and Plus processors, along with integrated Neural Processing Units (NPUs),…

Microsoft has released some important updates for its Windows 365 Enterprise customers. The company has announced that Windows 365 support for Microsoft Purview Customer Key is now generally available for enterprise customers. Microsoft Purview Customer Key is a security feature designed to boost data protection in Microsoft 365 services. It allows customers to manage their…

Microsoft Teams introduced a host of new features that enhance collaboration and user experience in August 2024. The highlights include time-based prompts in Copilot in chat, channel cards, Town hall Graph APIs, and updates for Teams Rooms and devices. Chat & collaboration features For starters, Microsoft has added support for time-based prompts to Copilot in…

Microsoft has announced the public preview of Hotpatching support on Windows Server 2025 Evaluation virtual machines running in Azure. This new feature allows administrators to install security updates on supported VMs without system reboots. The Hotpatch feature begins by setting a baseline with the current Cumulative Update (CU) for Windows Server. Microsoft then releases a…

On this episode of First Ring Daily, Brad Sams and Paul Thurrott discuss recent reports suggesting the upcoming release of cheaper Copilot+ PCs, which may use a less powerful version of Qualcomm’s ARM-based Snapdragon X Plus chip. 

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have issued a warning that the Iranian state-sponsored Fox Kitten threat group is aggressively targeting organizations across the US and other nations. These cybercriminals are exploiting vulnerabilities in VPN and firewall devices to steal sensitive data and deploy ransomware. Fox Kitten, also…

Microsoft is notifying commercial customers that Azure classic administrator roles will be retired on August 31, 2024. On the same date, the company also plans to phase out all Azure classic resources and Azure Service Manager. Azure classic administrator roles belong to the older Azure management model and include three main types: Account Administrator, Service…

Microsoft has revealed that Exchange Server 2016 and Dynamics 365 Project Service Automation (PSA) will reach the end of their support lifecycle in 2025. While Exchange Server 2016 already reached end of mainstream support in October 2020, its extended support phase will end on October 14, 2025. Microsoft will stop providing technical support, bug fixes,…

Microsoft has released a new Defender for Identity sensor tailored for Entra Connect servers, enhancing security measures against credential theft and privilege escalation. This new offering provides organizations with advanced tools to monitor, detect, and respond to potential security threats. Microsoft Entra Connect is a tool that enables organizations to link their on-premises directories with…

Over ten years ago, Microsoft announced the EASE or Active Directory Enhanced Security Admin Environment. Otherwise known as your Active Directory Red Forest, it isolates your privileged access administrative accounts in Active Directory (AD). Over the last four years, Microsoft has accounted for the retirement of the ESAE in favor of a more modern privileged…