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Microsoft Announces Hyper-V Containers

Microsoft announces new Hyper-V containers for better application virtualization in the next version of Windows Server, referred to as Windows Server vNext.

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Cloud Computing

Azure Virtual Desktop for Azure Stack HCI Now Generally Available

Microsoft has announced the general availability of Azure Virtual Desktop for Azure Stack HCI. The new service enables commercial customers to run virtualized desktops and applications in on-premises environments. Azure Virtual Desktop is a cloud-based service that enables users to access virtualized Windows desktops and applications on multiple devices. The service is designed to be…

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This Week in IT: The Best 4 New Features in Windows Server 2025

This Week in IT, I look at the best four new features in Windows Server 2025, including on-premises server hotpatching with Azure Arc, next generation Active Directory and SMB, improved storage performance, and robust in-place upgrades. Links and resources Transcript This Week in IT, I look at the best four new features in Windows Server…

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Security

How to Minimize Your Active Directory Attack Surface

Last Update: Feb 16, 2024

When newly installed, Active Directory’s (AD) default configuration is designed to be easy to use. As a result, attackers can exploit AD to take over your entire network with relative ease. Here’s what you can do to further protect your organization by reducing your Active Directory attack surface. Securing beyond the default settings to reduce…

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Sponsored: Securing Windows Containers with Hyper-V

A malicious user could break out of a container if they uncover a design fault in the implementation of containers or an unpatched OS vulnerability. However, Windows Server addresses these security challenges by providing the option to place containers into Hyper-V partitions

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Windows Server Docker images

Sponsored: Introduction to Docker Images on Windows Server

Last Update: Nov 14, 2023

Docker Images are the transportable component of containers and provide a template that describes what each container looks like. There are two base Docker images provided by Microsoft, Windows Server 2016 Core and Nano, which can be used as a starting point for your containers.

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The Complete Guide to Windows Server 2003 End of Support

This comprehensive guide to Windows Server 2003 end of support contains all you need to know to begin planning your migration to Windows Server 2012 R2.

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Microsoft Releases Windows Server 2016 Technical Preview 3

Learn about the key new features in Windows Server 2016 Technical Preview 3, including Hyper-V containers, Nano Server, and more.

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Active Directory Expert Insight: Planning a Risk-Free Migration to Boost Organizational Security

In this episode of Petri Dish, I speak to Michael Masciulli, Managing Director of Migration Products and Services at Semperis, and an expert in transformational IT and Active Directory. He tells me why you should consider consolidating your Active Directory domains, the benefits for organizational security, how to mitigate some of the risks, and how…

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Network Security

Top 10 Events to Audit in Active Directory to Uncover Security Risks

Last Update: Feb 15, 2024

Audit your Active Directory environment to ensure the security of your company’s most valuable assets. Here are the top 10 events to audit in Active Directory to identify risks. Why audit Active Directory? Active Directory provides authentication, account management, and authorization services that are critical for strong access governance. To quickly detect insider threats, organizations should audit the creation of new accounts and security groups, and…

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