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DFS migration involves moving data from one or more existing file servers to the DFS servers. This process preserves existing UNC file shares and access permissions, meaning that users can continue to access their data in the usual way. Better still, data remains available during the migration process. DFS file server migration goals Before committing…

In Active Directory (AD), a domain is the main administrative boundary, a tree is a DNS-based grouping of related domains, and a forest is the top-level security boundary that can contain one or more trees and domains. Here’s the quick breakdown: AD domains vs forests vs trees: at-a-glance decision guide Domains in Active Directory A…

Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed a critical Windows flaw that could enable attackers to escalate privileges and gain unauthorized access to sensitive systems. The issue could allow low-privileged users to elevate their permissions and potentially take full control of affected machines. According to a new report from Kaspersky, this technique, dubbed PhantomRPC, exploits a fundamental design…

Microsoft has announced the general availability of Tenant Configuration Management (TCM) APIs for commercial customers. The new APIs give organizations a programmatic way to define, monitor, and maintain secure Microsoft 365 configurations at scale. In traditional tenant configuration management, access and control are tied to individual administrator permissions rather than a centralized view of the…

Microsoft has announced the general availability of the High Volume Email (HVE) feature in Exchange Online. It’s designed specifically to support large-scale, automated internal email sending directly within Microsoft 365, without relying on on‑premises Exchange servers or third‑party relay services. According to Microsoft, Exchange Online is designed for human‑to‑human communication, not for applications or devices…

Microsoft has acknowledged that a recent code change in the Microsoft Graph API caused problems with Universal Print. This issue prevented some users from successfully creating printer shares. Microsoft Universal Print is a cloud-based print management service that lets organizations manage and share printers through Microsoft 365 without relying on traditional on‑premises print servers. Printers…

More than 1,300 internet-facing Microsoft SharePoint servers are still exposed to an actively exploited vulnerability, even after security patches became available. The security flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-32201, puts sensitive enterprise data at risk while many organizations remain dangerously unpatched. CVE‑2026‑32201 is a security flaw in Microsoft SharePoint Server caused by improper input validation, which allows…

Microsoft is giving IT admins a new way to simplify virtual infrastructure management with the public preview of Virtualization Mode in Windows Admin Center. The new feature promises a more unified experience for managing virtual machines, storage, networking, and Hyper-V environments from a single interface. Windows Admin Center is a browser‑based management platform that allows…

Microsoft has warned of a growing attack technique that relies on a “human‑operated” intrusion playbook, where threat actors pose as IT helpdesk staff over Microsoft Teams. Attackers exploit user trust and legitimate support tools to gain authorized access to corporate systems and quietly exfiltrate sensitive data. According to the report, attackers begin by contacting employees…

AI can remove administrative drag and bureaucratic busywork so people can spend more time on judgement, care, creativity, and responsibility. The parts of work that can’t be reduced to metrics. The dominant story about artificial intelligence is a story about loss. For technology leaders, these fears often show up as workforce anxiety or reputational risk,…

Microsoft has released an out-of-band update to address a restart loop issue triggered by the April 2026 Patch Tuesday update for Windows Server. The emergency patch (KB5091157) is now available across Windows Server 2016 through 2025 to restore system stability and prevent further disruptions. Last week, Microsoft acknowledged that some Windows Server 2025 systems failed…

Many organizations believe they’re ready for a ransomware attack, but real-world incidents tell a different story, with most failing to fully restore their data. The gap between perceived readiness and actual recovery is leaving businesses far more vulnerable than they realize. According to Veeam’s Data Trust and Resilience Report 2026, nearly 90% of security leaders…