Data Deduplication
The latest Data Deduplication coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
CVE-2026-41095: Microsoft Patches Elevation of Privilege in Windows Server Deduplication
Microsoft’s May 2026 Patch Tuesday delivered a crucial fix for an elevation-of-privilege vulnerability buried in one of the operating system’s most unassuming storage features. CVE-2026-41095,...
Windows 11 Insider Preview Fixes Duplicate File Indexing to Reduce RAM and I/O Spikes
Microsoft has quietly rolled out a significant optimization to Windows 11's search infrastructure in Insider Preview Build 26220.7523, addressing a long-standing inefficiency where the File Explorer...
Windows 11 Insider Build 26220: File Explorer Search Gets Faster with Indexing Deduplication
Microsoft's latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220 introduces a seemingly minor but potentially significant optimization to File Explorer search functionality through indexing deduplication....
Restic Backup Review: Cross-Platform Data Protection in a Single Binary
In an era where data loss can mean catastrophic consequences for both individuals and organizations, finding a reliable backup solution that works seamlessly across platforms has become increasingly...
Windows Server Data Deduplication: Complete Guide to Planning and Monitoring
Windows Server's built-in Data Deduplication feature represents one of the most powerful storage optimization tools available to IT administrators, capable of transforming wasted disk capacity into...
KB5064080 Mends Broken Explorer Views and Brings Backup to the Enterprise
Microsoft shipped an optional preview cumulative update for Windows 11 23H2 in the Release Preview Channel that tackles a string of reliability bugs—from File Explorer showing only a single folder...
KB5064080: Microsoft Fixes ReFS Hang and Rolls Out Enterprise Backup in Windows 11 Preview
Microsoft has pushed a Release Preview update for Windows 11 that eliminates a severe storage bug and introduces a new enterprise backup service. KB5064080, published on August 26, 2025, advances OS...
Hitachi Vantara VSP One SDS Lands on Azure Marketplace, Promises Up to 40% Storage Savings
Hitachi Vantara has made its Virtual Storage Platform One Software-Defined Storage (VSP One SDS) available directly within the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, a move aimed at simplifying hybrid cloud...
Windows Backup for Organizations Hits GA in Windows 11 Build 22631.5837 Rollout
Microsoft has pushed Windows 11 Build 22631.5837 (KB5064080) to the Release Preview Channel, marking the general availability of Windows Backup for Organizations—a long-awaited tool that simplifies...
Informatica's Cloud-Native MDM Platform: Unified Data for AI in Multi-Cloud Era
In an era where data sprawl across multiple clouds has become the norm rather than the exception, Informatica's latest expansion of its Cloud Native Master Data Management platform marks a strategic...
Druva and Microsoft Forge Strategic Partnership to Enhance Cloud Data Security and Resilience
Introduction In a significant move to bolster enterprise data protection, Druva and Microsoft have announced a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing cloud data security and resilience. This...