Server Security
The latest Server Security coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Resolving 'Enabled but Not Running' Issues in Windows System Guard and Enhancing Boot Security
Introduction Windows Defender System Guard is a pivotal security feature in Windows 10 and 11, designed to protect the system's integrity from the moment the boot process begins. By leveraging...
Windows Server 2025 Hotpatching Costs $1.50/Core Monthly Starting July 2025
In September 2024, Microsoft introduced hotpatching for Windows Server 2025, allowing system administrators to apply certain security and quality updates without requiring a system reboot. This...
Microsoft Introduces Paid Hotpatching for Windows Server 2025: Enhancing Uptime and Security in Hybrid Environments
Introduction Microsoft has announced a significant shift in its update management strategy for Windows Server 2025 by introducing a paid subscription model for hotpatching. This move aims to enhance...
Microsoft Launches $1.50 Per Core Monthly Hotpatching Fee for Windows Server 2025: What Enterprises Need to Know
Introduction Microsoft's announcement to introduce a $1.50 per CPU core per month subscription fee for hotpatching on Windows Server 2025 represents a pivotal shift in how enterprises manage security...
Microsoft’s Paid Hotpatching for Windows Server 2025: Enhancing Uptime with Minimal Downtime
Introduction Microsoft has announced a significant evolution in Windows Server management with the introduction of a paid hotpatching service set to launch with Windows Server 2025. This service is...
Windows Server 2025 Hotpatching: Subscription Model Redefines Server Maintenance
In the relentless heartbeat of modern enterprise IT infrastructure, where every second of downtime translates to lost revenue and operational chaos, Microsoft's unveiling of subscription-based...
Microsoft to Charge $1.50 Per Core Monthly for Windows Server 2025 Hot Patching
Microsoft will begin charging $1.50 per core, per month for its hot patching feature on Windows Server 2025 Standard and Datacenter editions running on-premises, starting July 1, 2025. The...
Windows Server 2025 Hotpatching: Revolutionizing Server Maintenance Without Rebooting
For decades, the dreaded reboot prompt has been the bane of IT administrators worldwide—a necessary evil that disrupts operations, cascades through dependencies, and creates windows of...
Windows Server 2025 hotpatching moves to $1.50/core/month subscription starting July 1
Introduction In late 2024, Microsoft unveiled Windows Server 2025, introducing a groundbreaking feature: hotpatching. This innovation allows system administrators to apply security updates without...
Windows Server 2025 Hotpatching: Revolutionizing Security Updates with Reboot-Free Patches
For decades, system administrators have performed the high-wire act of applying critical security patches during narrow maintenance windows, balancing organizational security against operational...
Windows Server 2025: Addressing Critical Firewall and Remote Desktop Issues Post-Update
Introduction Windows Server 2025, Microsoft's latest server operating system, has recently encountered significant challenges following recent security updates. Notably, issues with firewall profile...
Windows Server 2025 DCs load wrong firewall profile after reboot, Microsoft offers workaround
Overview Microsoft's latest server operating system, Windows Server 2025, has encountered a significant issue affecting domain controllers (DCs). After a system restart, these servers may fail to...