windows server – Sempati Kopek Oteli http://sempatikopekoteli.com/ Sun, 20 Mar 2022 23:33:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.9.3 https://sempatikopekoteli.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/icon-30-120x120.png windows server – Sempati Kopek Oteli http://sempatikopekoteli.com/ 32 32 Microsoft Previews Brute-Force NTLM Login Attempt Delay in Windows Server https://sempatikopekoteli.com/microsoft-previews-brute-force-ntlm-login-attempt-delay-in-windows-server/ Fri, 18 Mar 2022 21:14:35 +0000 https://sempatikopekoteli.com/microsoft-previews-brute-force-ntlm-login-attempt-delay-in-windows-server/ News Microsoft Previews Delaying Brute-Force NTLM Login Attempts in Windows Server Microsoft this week announced a preview of its upcoming enhancements to Windows Server (“VNext”), which includes a new approach to deter brute-force attempts to guess system passwords and gain network access. This new approach is known as the Windows NT LAN Manager (NTLM) Server […]]]>

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Microsoft Previews Delaying Brute-Force NTLM Login Attempts in Windows Server

Microsoft this week announced a preview of its upcoming enhancements to Windows Server (“VNext”), which includes a new approach to deter brute-force attempts to guess system passwords and gain network access.

This new approach is known as the Windows NT LAN Manager (NTLM) Server Message Block (SMB) Authentication Rate Limiter. The rate that this feature limits is the period of time between attempts to guess passwords for NTLM logins. Microsoft is now previewing this feature in its new Windows Server Insider build 25075 for use by testers.

The idea behind the SMB Authentication Rate Limiter is to thwart attackers who use automated “dictionary” methods to guess NTLM connections. NTLM is an older challenge-response authentication protocol that is still supported for use with Windows system authentications, although Microsoft recommends using Kerberos instead.

To invoke the SMB Authentication Rate Limiter, IT pros use a PowerShell commandlet. It allows them to specify the delay between NTLM login attempts in milliseconds. Microsoft has already specified a default timeout of two seconds (2,000 milliseconds) for Windows Insider Program testers, affecting Windows 11 and Windows Server 2022 operating systems.

“As of Windows Insider build 25069.1000.220302-1408 and later on Windows 11 and Windows Server 2022, the SMB Server service now implements a default delay of 2 seconds between each NTLM-based authentication failure,” explains the announcement.

IT pros can set the timeout however they like, but Microsoft is experimenting with the default two seconds. He wants feedback on using the SMB Authentication Rate Limiter Preview, as “some third-party apps may experience issues with this new feature.” Microsoft may also change the default timeout, based on user feedback it receives.

Kerberos users can relax, because “this behavior change has no effect on Kerberos, which authenticates before an application protocol like SMB connects,” the announcement explains.

Frustrate attackers
Essentially, Microsoft is trying to make life difficult for brute-force password guessers with the SMB Authentication Rate Limiter feature.

Attackers can typically use “common open source tools” to send NTLM login attempts at a rate of “hundreds of login attempts per second,” said Ned Pyle, senior program manager for the Windows Server engineering group, in this Microsoft Tech Community post (which includes a demo).

When 300 brute-force password guessing attempts per second are sent by an attacker over five minutes, that’s 90,000 password attempts in a relatively short period of time. However, adding a default two-second delay between such password attempts would lengthen such an attack period to “a minimum of 25 hours”, Pyle explained. Such a delay can make Windows Server less attractive as a target.

Microsoft plans to add the SMB Authentication Rate Throttling feature to its next new versions of the Windows operating system, both server and client, this year, and the feature may also be backported to older Windows Server products. , according to Pyle, in this discussion on Twitter. Here’s how Pyle put it:

Functionality [SMB authentication rate limiter] will come in the next major server and client OS release, in the WS2022 Azure Edition Annual Update later this year, and likely as a backport in WS2022 and possibly 2019. It will take see how the preview goes.

Pyle referred to the SMB Authentication Rate Throttling feature as another SMB security enhancement Microsoft has made since the release of Windows 11 and Windows Server 2022. “Legacy” or older behaviors of SMB will be covered in future versions of the Windows operating system, Pyle added. .

We will change, deprecate, or remove many legacy SMB and pre-SMB protocol behaviors in future major operating system releases as part of a security modernization campaign, similar to the removal of SMB1. I will have a lot more to share over the coming year, stay tuned.

Windows Server Insider Programs from Microsoft
The Windows Server Insider program allows IT professionals to test and provide feedback on features that may or may not come in a future Windows Server update release. This release of build 25075 is a preview of the next server release, and not necessarily the current Windows Server 2022 product, Microsoft’s announcement pointed out.

“The brand has not yet been updated and remains Windows Server 2022 in this preview – when reporting issues, please refer to ‘VNext’ rather than Windows Server 2022 which is currently in the market,” said explained the announcement.

Microsoft plans to launch an Insider program specifically for Windows Server 2022 Datacenter Azure Edition users, followed by another for Azure Stack HCI Azure Edition users, Pyle noted, in this March 15 tech community post.

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]]> Activate Windows Server 2019 with KMS or Command Line https://sempatikopekoteli.com/activate-windows-server-2019-with-kms-or-command-line/ Tue, 08 Mar 2022 22:44:33 +0000 https://sempatikopekoteli.com/activate-windows-server-2019-with-kms-or-command-line/ Microsoft has added a wide range of cloud-based features to Windows Server 2019, but the first step to the cloud may stumble for administrators who encounter activation issues with the server’s operating system. Windows Server 2019 requires license activation after 180 days, otherwise the system will shut down. With multiple server workloads, it is […]]]>

Microsoft has added a wide range of cloud-based features to Windows Server 2019, but the first step to the cloud may stumble for administrators who encounter activation issues with the server’s operating system.

Windows Server 2019 requires license activation after 180 days, otherwise the system will shut down. With multiple server workloads, it is not efficient to log in to each machine and activate them manually. There are also times when entering a valid key from the Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC) does not work. Errors and key rejections can occur, often for no apparent reason. To avoid frustration with the server GUI, it helps to learn how to license Windows Server 2019 via alternative methods such as command line or Key Management Services (KMS).

Why use Windows Server 2019?

A move to Windows Server 2022 might be a bit premature for many organizations that would prefer a more proven server operating system, while Windows Server 2016 might lack the more advanced features that some businesses seek.

Windows Server 2019 offers significant improvements and a few years of updates that should appease even the most wary administrators who prefer stability over cutting-edge features. Some advantages of Windows Server 2019 over Windows Server 2016 include:

  • a unified management center for ecosystem networking and monitoring;
  • scalable and expanded storage up to 64TB, plus replication for disaster recovery;
  • better performance in Storage Space Direct – up to twice as fast according to Microsoft – thanks to improvements in mirror-accelerated parity; and
  • cloud-based file cookie sharing.

Perhaps more fundamentally, Windows Server 2016 was not designed for hybrid environments, which makes data management trickier for administrators.

Windows Server 2019 also incorporates two modern technologies: support for AI and IoT. Windows Server 2019 uses artificial intelligence for smarter, analytics-based predictions. Microsoft added this feature to help administrators reduce operating costs. Devices on connected IoT platforms, such as servers and machines, can share and back up data seamlessly.

Microsoft updated Server 2019’s security features, added better support for Linux virtual machines, changed subsystem containers for easier development, and updated its Remote Desktop Services feature. This new version also integrates with Windows Admin Center.

But the key to unlocking all these features is to activate Windows Server 2019 to avoid downtime after deployment.

Activation via command line and Software License Manager

Elevated command line access is a reliable way to access the Software License Manager (SLMGR), also known as the Windows Software License Management Tool. Interacting directly with SLMGR manages activation and access to license information.

There are potential issues with working through the command line. Accidental commands usually generate an error message, but it is possible to harm the environment. Some SLMGR settings can also modify registry information. Double-check the command before running it to avoid problems.

This SLMGR uses parameters to provide specific instructions. Parameters act as extensions and use the following format: slmgr/[parameter].

SLMGR settings retrieve license information, modify license information, and perform activation for Windows Server 2019.

Here are some common SLMGR settings:

  • /dli: displays basic license and activation information;
  • /dlv: displays detailed license and activation information;
  • /xpr: displays the expiration date of an installed license;
  • /upk: uninstalls the existing license key;
  • /cpky: remove license key information from registry;
  • /ipk [XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX]: change the 25-digit license key or try to activate the license if the provided key does not currently work; and
  • /ato: forces immediate online activation, which is especially useful when KMS servers or Microsoft’s VLSC online activation servers are not accessible.

The main extension used with Windows Server 2019 activation is /ipkoften used in case of problems using the VLSC.

Activate Windows Server 2019 with Command Line

The following example command activates a license key. Navigate to the system32 folder from the command line, replace the Xs with the 25-digit license key, and press Enter to run the command:

slmgr /ipk XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX

A pop-up dialog will indicate if the operation failed or succeeded. Microsoft recommends a server restart after a successful activation attempt. After a reboot, Server Manager will show the server enabled.

If a server is missing from Server Manager, there may be an activation error. Open the command line and enter the slmgr/ato order. A Windows Script Host pop-up window will display an error message explaining why the multiple activation key was invalid. Use another activation key or contact Microsoft for assistance.

KMS is an alternative activation method

Another way to handle VLSC activation is to use KMS, a client-server model for volume activation.

KMS clients connect to a KMS server, also known as a KMS host, on the network for activation. A KMS host can be a virtual machine or a physical machine. To activate a computer running Windows Server 2019, the KMS host must use one of the following operating systems: Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, or Windows Server 2019.

How to find and use the KMS Host license key

Setting up a KMS host requires obtaining the KMS host key. Use the following steps to enable the KMS host:

  1. On the VLSC website, go to License > Relationship Summary > Click Current Active License ID > Product Keys and copy it Windows Server 2019 DataCtr/Std KMSfrom the list of keys.
  2. Open command prompt, type slmgr/ipk followed by the 25-digit KMS host product key and press Enter. Then use slmgr/ato to activate the host key.

The server also needs the Volume Activation Services server role installed from Server Manager or via this PowerShell command:

Installer-WindowsFeature -Name VolumeActivation -IncludeManagementTools

The KMS host should then advertise its presence on the network to KMS clients, such as a Windows Server 2019 machine. The KMS client should activate automatically, which remains valid for 180 days until it renews the activation via KMS host.

]]> Microsoft Explains How Windows Server Hotpatching Works https://sempatikopekoteli.com/microsoft-explains-how-windows-server-hotpatching-works/ Tue, 22 Feb 2022 06:09:29 +0000 https://sempatikopekoteli.com/microsoft-explains-how-windows-server-hotpatching-works/ Last year, Microsoft described its work on hotpatching Windows Updates to apply updates on the fly to Windows systems and remove the need to restart systems to install updates. A new blog post on the Microsoft Tech Community website announces the introduction of Hotpatching support in Azure Automange for Windows Server. Microsoft recently released Windows […]]]>

Last year, Microsoft described its work on hotpatching Windows Updates to apply updates on the fly to Windows systems and remove the need to restart systems to install updates. A new blog post on the Microsoft Tech Community website announces the introduction of Hotpatching support in Azure Automange for Windows Server. Microsoft recently released Windows Server 2022.

Hotpatching offers several advantages over traditional means of installing updates on Windows machines. Microsoft highlights the three main benefits in the blog post:

  • Fewer restarts, which improves availability.
  • Faster deployment, as update packages “are smaller, install faster, and have easier patch orchestration.”
  • Improved protection, as security updates can be installed immediately instead of scheduling a reboot.

Hotpatching works by “establishing a baseline with a latest cumulative update from Windows Update” according to Microsoft. The company plans to periodically release patches that build on this baseline, and these updates will not require a reboot. The baseline is refreshed with new cumulative updates and then periodically as well.

Windows Server Hotpatching

Patches could be released every Patch Tuesday (once a month) and new baselines could be released every three months. Ideally, servers should be restarted four times a year, when new baselines are applied.

Microsoft distinguishes between planned and unplanned baselines. Planned baselines are released at a regular cadence to move the system to a new baseline. Patches can then be installed between these planned base releases.

Unplanned baselines are needed to patch systems if hotpatching cannot be used for a particular patch. Microsoft mentions patches for 0-day vulnerabilities in particular. These base unplanned releases require a restart and include all content from the latest Cumulative Update.

Updates can be installed outside of the Hotpatch program according to Microsoft, but this requires disabling and unregistering hotpatching to return to the default update behavior for Windows Server. Re-registration is possible at any time.

The rest of the announcement offers implementation details for server administrators.

Closing words

Hotpatching improves Windows Server availability by reducing the number of update-related restarts over time. Additionally, security updates deployed via hotpatching are applied immediately instead of requiring a reboot (immediate or scheduled); this reduces the time the machine is vulnerable to potential attacks targeting the vulnerability.

Microsoft is working to bring hotpatching functionality to a “wider set of Windows clients”. It’s unclear if this will include consumer versions of Windows.

Now you: what do you think of hotpatching? Would you use it? (via Deskmodder)

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]]> Microsoft releases KB5010475 for .Net Framework 3.5 and 4.8 for Windows Server 2022 Preview https://sempatikopekoteli.com/microsoft-releases-kb5010475-for-net-framework-3-5-and-4-8-for-windows-server-2022-preview/ Mon, 21 Feb 2022 06:20:34 +0000 https://sempatikopekoteli.com/microsoft-releases-kb5010475-for-net-framework-3-5-and-4-8-for-windows-server-2022-preview/ In addition to Cumulative Update KB5010421 for Windows Server 2022 Preview, Microsoft also released a new Cumulative Update for .Internet Framework 3.5 and 4.8 for Windows Server 2022 Preview tonight. The February 15, 2022 Update for Windows Server 2022 consists of cumulative reliability improvements to the .Internet Framework. Microsoft suggests implementing the .Net Framework update […]]]>

In addition to Cumulative Update KB5010421 for Windows Server 2022 Preview, Microsoft also released a new Cumulative Update for .Internet Framework 3.5 and 4.8 for Windows Server 2022 Preview tonight. The February 15, 2022 Update for Windows Server 2022 consists of cumulative reliability improvements to the .Internet Framework. Microsoft suggests implementing the .Net Framework update as part of regular maintenance routines. To download and install the update, go to Settings › Update & protection › Windows Update and select checking for updates and Download and configure now the conclusion. The update can be downloaded by Windows Update or Microsoft Update, as well as the Microsoft Update Catalog. To use this update, the .Net Framework 3.5 or 4.8 for Home Windows Server 2022 must be mounted. More information and facts about this update can be found at or from Microsoft.

Download -> Download Update KB5010475 for Windows Server 2022

Here you can download KB5010475 for Windows Server 2022 specifically from Microsoft:

February 15, 2022 — Preview Cumulative Update KB5010475 for .Internet Framework 3.5 and 4.8 for Windows Server 2022

The update includes the following advancements and bug fixes:

  • The February 15, 2022 update for Microsoft Server Running Technique 21H2 variant introduces cumulative reliability improvements in .Internet Framework 3.5 and 4.8 for Microsoft Server Working Technique version 21H2. We suggest implementing this update as part of your regular maintenance routines. You should restart the laptop or computer immediately after using this update if the affected data files are in use. There are no new protection enhancements in this release. This update is cumulative and contains all stability improvements previously revealed. To use this update, you will need to install the 21H2 variant of .Net Framework 3.5 or 4.8 for Microsoft Server Functioning Technique.
February 2022 Windows Home Unsecured “C” Preview is available for all supported Windows Home variants

The February 2022 Unprotected Preview is now available for Windows 11 and other supported Windows Home variants. For more information on this update’s information, see the release notes, which are very readily available from the Windows 11 and 10 update history web pages.

More details about KB5010475 for Windows Server 2022 can be found at Microsoft.

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]]> 10 Microsoft Windows Server 2022 Features, Tips and Tricks https://sempatikopekoteli.com/10-microsoft-windows-server-2022-features-tips-and-tricks/ Fri, 18 Feb 2022 22:09:32 +0000 https://sempatikopekoteli.com/10-microsoft-windows-server-2022-features-tips-and-tricks/ Microsoft Windows Server 2022, which debuted last year, introduced a host of features to improve security and performance. In the collection of 10 articles below, experts provide step-by-step instructions for taking advantage of many of these new Windows Server 2022 features. Read the articles and share your own Windows Server tips in the comments. 1. […]]]>

Microsoft Windows Server 2022, which debuted last year, introduced a host of features to improve security and performance.

In the collection of 10 articles below, experts provide step-by-step instructions for taking advantage of many of these new Windows Server 2022 features. Read the articles and share your own Windows Server tips in the comments.

1. Windows Server 2022 features: Adjust storage repair speed

Windows Server 2022 allows users to control the speed of storage repair. In this how-to article, expert Brien Posey walks through the steps to configure Storage Repair Speed ​​using Windows Admin Center and PowerShell.

2. How to Check Disk Health and Identify Bad Disks in Windows Server

It is not always easy to determine which physical disks need to be replaced. Fortunately, PowerShell gives IT pros an easy way to check disk health and identify unhealthy ones. Here are the steps of the PowerShell process.

3. Considerations before implementing Windows Server DFS Replication

Microsoft’s Distributed File System (DFS) allows users to replicate files between file servers. As useful as this feature is, there are some important limitations and requirements to consider before deploying DFS Replication.

4. How to enable storage caching in Windows Server

New in Windows Server 2022, users can configure storage caching for Windows Storage Spaces on standalone servers. Learn how to configure storage caching using PowerShell.

5. Tips for working with SMB Direct for Windows Server

SMB Direct, a feature that Microsoft has made available since Windows Server 2012, can increase Windows’ ability to access SMB storage. Here are some tips for using SMB Direct, as well as pitfalls to avoid.

6. How to enable SMB compression to speed up file transfers

Windows Server 2022 offers SMB compression, which compresses network traffic flowing to and from SMB file shares. Brien Posey details the process for configuring SMB compression.

7. How to get started with Windows Server DFS

Microsoft’s DFS is designed to centralize file shares and folders in a namespace. This article explains what you need to know about DFS and how to deploy it on Windows Server.

8. Windows server hardening

IT professionals can help protect Windows Server environments by tightening security configurations. Microsoft’s learning guide describes how to secure administrator access to privileged access workstations, establish security baselines, and more.

9. 9 Must-Have Tips for Securing Windows Servers

This MakeUsOf article from expert Tashreef Shareef explains how to augment Windows Server security features to provide additional protection against cyberattacks.

10. How to Join Windows Server 2022 Core to Active Directory

In this article by Petri, technical expert Michael Reinders explores methods for connecting Windows Server 2022 Core to an Active Directory domain.

Share your own Windows Server tips and tricks in the comments below!

]]> Microsoft announces hotpatching for Windows Server Azure virtual machines https://sempatikopekoteli.com/microsoft-announces-hotpatching-for-windows-server-azure-virtual-machines/ Thu, 17 Feb 2022 18:36:45 +0000 https://sempatikopekoteli.com/microsoft-announces-hotpatching-for-windows-server-azure-virtual-machines/ Microsoft announced the general availability of hotpatching for Windows Server Azure Edition primary virtual machines, allowing administrators to install Windows security updates on supported virtual machines without requiring a server restart. The feature works with newly deployed Azure VMs running Windows Server 2022 Datacenter: Azure Edition Core Gen2 images and is available in all Azure […]]]>

Microsoft announced the general availability of hotpatching for Windows Server Azure Edition primary virtual machines, allowing administrators to install Windows security updates on supported virtual machines without requiring a server restart.

The feature works with newly deployed Azure VMs running Windows Server 2022 Datacenter: Azure Edition Core Gen2 images and is available in all Azure regions globally.

“Hotpatching is a new way to install updates on a Windows Server 2022 Datacenter: Azure Edition (Core) virtual machine that does not require a restart after installation, by patching the in-memory code of running processes. execution without having to restart the process,” said Ned Pyle, senior program manager in the Microsoft Windows Server engineering group.

“Hotpatching covers Windows security updates and maintains parity with the content of security updates released in the regular (non-Hotpatch) Windows Update channel. Hotpatching works by first establishing a baseline reference with a latest cumulative update from Windows Update.”

The benefits of using hotpatching to keep your Windows Server 2022 Azure VMs up to date and secure include:

  • Increased availability with fewer reboots
  • Faster deployment of updates as packages are smaller, install faster, and have easier patch orchestration with Azure Update Manager
  • Better protection, as Hotpatch packages install faster without the need to schedule a reboot, reducing the “vulnerability window” after a Windows security update is released

It is important to mention that servers will still require reboots after installing updates provided through the regular (non-Hotpatch) Windows update channel that are not included in the Hotpatch program.

Examples of patches that cannot be installed without a restart include non-Windows updates (such as .NET patches) and non-security updates released for Windows.

Reboots will also be required periodically after installing a new baseline to synchronize VMs with non-security fixes included in the latest Windows Cumulative Update.

“Baselines (which require a restart) will start on a three-month cadence and increase over time,” Microsoft explains.

“If you need to install an update outside of the Hotpatch program, you can disable and unregister hotpatching on a VM and revert to typical VM update behavior for Windows Server. You can re-register hotpatching VM later,” Pyle added.

You can find more details on how you can patch your Windows Server Azure VMs in this blog post or on this Microsoft Docs page.

]]> LINBIT Releases WinDRBD 1.0.0 – Bringing High Availability Clusters to Windows Server | News https://sempatikopekoteli.com/linbit-releases-windrbd-1-0-0-bringing-high-availability-clusters-to-windows-server-news/ Wed, 16 Feb 2022 16:20:00 +0000 https://sempatikopekoteli.com/linbit-releases-windrbd-1-0-0-bringing-high-availability-clusters-to-windows-server-news/ VIENNA, February 16, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — WinDRBD is the port of the Linux DRBD kernel driver and userspace utilities to the Microsoft Windows family of operating systems. It allows to create high availability (HA) clusters on Windows Server and Client platforms. WinDRBD provides its storage volumes as normal SCSI disks, which makes it compatible with […]]]>

VIENNA, February 16, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — WinDRBD is the port of the Linux DRBD kernel driver and userspace utilities to the Microsoft Windows family of operating systems. It allows to create high availability (HA) clusters on Windows Server and Client platforms.

WinDRBD provides its storage volumes as normal SCSI disks, which makes it compatible with most Windows applications. As it is a kernel driver, applications such as Microsoft SQL Server and Microsoft Hyper-V can be made highly available in a cluster of Windows nodes.

WinDRBD is compatible with the Linux version, so one can also create mixed setups replicating data between Linux and Windows machines. In addition, WinDRBD allows Windows clients to be booted from one or more Linux servers, thus realizing diskless thin clients running Windows 10 (and in the future Windows 11).

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Philippe ReisnerCEO of LINBIT, says, “I am proud and happy that WinDRBD is reaching the 1.0 milestone. This is an important step in the journey. One of the next steps will also bring LINSTOR to the Windows platform.

John Thomas, the developer of WinDRBD explains: “The Linux kernel compatibility layer allows us to use the original Linux DRBD sources inside the Windows NT kernel. With this layer, we can always use the most recent DRBD sources for WinDRBD. It implements kernel mechanisms such as threads, queues, spinlocks, and a network socket API. Therefore, this compatibility layer can also be used to port other drivers from Linux to Windows. Read Johannes mailing list announcement in his original statement https://lists.linbit.com/pipermail/drbd-announce/2022-February/000528.html?_ga=2.138109744.1629062005.1644919859-72617285.1640446433 here.

About LINBIT:

LINBIT is the force behind DRBD, the de facto open source standard for high availability (HA) software, and LINSTOR, which manages data storage for enterprise virtualization and cloud computing. LINBIT DRBD software is deployed in millions of mission-critical environments worldwide to provide high availability (HA), geographic clustering for disaster recovery (DR). LINSTOR is the foundation of software-defined storage (SDS) for many cloud orchestration systems such as Kubernetes-based clouds, OpenStack, ApacheCloudStack, OpenNebula, XCP-ng and Proxmox VE.

About WinDRBD:

WinDRBD® is the port of LINBIT’s DRBD kernel driver and userspace utilities to the Microsoft Windows family of operating systems (Windows Server, Windows 10). It is based on the original DRBD source code, which makes it widely compatible with the Linux version of DRBD. Most of the features that come with Linux DRBD are also available on the WinDRBD port. Additionally, WinDRBD can be used to boot a Windows client from a network resource. You can download the exe file https://pkg.linbit.com//downloads/drbd-windows/install-windrbd-1.0.0-signed.exe?_ga=2.138109744.1629062005.1644919859-72617285.1640446433 here.

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]]> Hotpatch released for Windows Server 2022 Datacenter Azure Edition — Redmondmag.com https://sempatikopekoteli.com/hotpatch-released-for-windows-server-2022-datacenter-azure-edition-redmondmag-com/ Wed, 16 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000 https://sempatikopekoteli.com/hotpatch-released-for-windows-server-2022-datacenter-azure-edition-redmondmag-com/ News Hotpatch released for Windows Server 2022 Datacenter Azure Edition Microsoft on Wednesday announced the commercial “general availability” release of its Hotpatch capability for virtual machines, which only works with the Windows Server 2022 Datacenter Azure Edition product. The Windows Server 2022 Datacenter Azure Edition product is obtained through the Azure Gallery and became commercially […]]]>

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Hotpatch released for Windows Server 2022 Datacenter Azure Edition

Microsoft on Wednesday announced the commercial “general availability” release of its Hotpatch capability for virtual machines, which only works with the Windows Server 2022 Datacenter Azure Edition product.

The Windows Server 2022 Datacenter Azure Edition product is obtained through the Azure Gallery and became commercially available in November. The Datacenter edition is described as “a special version of Windows Server designed to help you use the benefits of the cloud in combination with Azure Automanage for Windows Server”.

Hotpatch and reboots
Hotpatch is a feature of Azure Automanage, which automates virtual machine management tasks according to Microsoft best practices. Organizations can use Hotpatch to automatically apply patch updates to virtual machines, without rebooting, because patching occurs in memory. Apps continue to run uninterrupted, even when Hotpatch installs updates.

In fact, reboots are still part of the VM patching process, even when using the Hotpatch feature. Microsoft’s announcement and this document explain that Hotpatch only applies security patches that do not require a reboot in addition to a baseline Azure VM update (which does require a reboot).

These core Azure VM updates are analogous to the latest cumulative updates (security and quality fixes) that arrive on “Update Tuesdays” (the second Tuesday of each month) for IT professionals. that keep PCs and servers “on-premises”.

The Azure patch model
The Azure patch pattern appears to be somewhat different from Microsoft’s monthly patch cycle for on-premises machines.

Microsoft releases baselines for Azure, both planned and unplanned, which require restarts. Scheduled baselines are “refreshed with the latest cumulative update” approximately every three months. If something unforeseen occurs, such as the need to fix a zero-day software flaw, an unplanned baseline is applied, which also requires a reboot.

There may be four planned Azure baseline releases per year (requiring reboots), with multiple patches (no reboots) released between these intervals.

Even though the Hotpatch feature only applies security patches, the VM is still updated with patches when full base builds are applied approximately every three months.

Patching virtual machines is much faster with the Hotpatch feature, which uses smaller packages. A demo comparing the traditional patch approach with Hotpatch is available in Microsoft’s announcement, which offered a patch synchronization test.

Although Hotpatch sounds like an IT pro’s dream come true, it is specifically only available when using the Windows Server 2022 Datacenter Azure Edition product. This also requires using the Core deployment option with a Gen 2 VM image.

The Windows Server 2022 Datacenter Azure Edition product can be used with Microsoft’s Azure Infrastructure as a Service offering (virtual machines) or with Azure Stack HCI certified hardware products deployed on-premises.

“Windows Server performs best in Microsoft Azure, especially in combination with management capabilities like Azure Automanage,” said Thomas Maurer, a senior cloud attorney at Microsoft, in the announcement.

About the Author


Kurt Mackie is senior news producer for 1105 Media’s Converge360 group.



]]> Cloud4C obtained the migration of Windows Server and SQL Server to the advanced specialization Microsoft Azure https://sempatikopekoteli.com/cloud4c-obtained-the-migration-of-windows-server-and-sql-server-to-the-advanced-specialization-microsoft-azure/ Wed, 16 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000 https://sempatikopekoteli.com/cloud4c-obtained-the-migration-of-windows-server-and-sql-server-to-the-advanced-specialization-microsoft-azure/ ABU DHABI, February 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Cloud4C today announced that it has achieved the Advanced Specialization Migrating Windows Server and SQL Server to Microsoft Azure, a validation of a solution partner’s deep knowledge, experience, and expertise in Migrating Windows Server and SQL Server-based workloads to Azure. Only partners who meet strict customer success and […]]]>

ABU DHABI, February 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Cloud4C today announced that it has achieved the Advanced Specialization Migrating Windows Server and SQL Server to Microsoft Azure, a validation of a solution partner’s deep knowledge, experience, and expertise in Migrating Windows Server and SQL Server-based workloads to Azure.

Only partners who meet strict customer success and staff competency criteria, as well as pass a third-party audit of their migration practices, can earn the Windows Server and SQL Server Migration to Azure Advanced Specialization.

As enterprises seek to modernize their applications and take full advantage of the benefits that cloud computing can provide, and with the recent end of support for Windows Server 2008 R2 and SWL Server 2008 R2, they are looking for a partner with advanced skills to assess, plan, and migrate their existing workloads to the cloud.

Highlight the customer benefits resulting from advanced specializations in all sectors, Sridhar PinnapureddyPresident of CtrlS & Cloud4C, said: “We are delighted to highlight the excellence of our cloud migration service with the advanced specialization Windows Server and SQL Server Migration to Microsoft Azure.

“For our more than 4,000 global customers, this means greater confidence in our team of Microsoft Azure cloud experts who have established their well-deserved credentials as best-in-class in delivering Azure migration solutions. This sets our team’s deep knowledge and extensive experience across industries and proven success in migrating Windows Server and SQL Server-based production workloads to Azure. a seamless cloud transformation experience to our customers and recognition from Microsoft goes a long way in cementing our place as the go-to partner for digital transformation and underscores the benefits of our factory-based migration approach. We thank Microsoft for having recognized the efforts of Cloud4C and for awarding us the Windows Server Migration Advanced Specialization e t SQL Server to Microsoft Azure,” Sridhar concluded.

Rodney ClarkCorporate Vice President, Global Partner Solutions, Channel Sales and Channel Chief at Microsoft added: “The Windows Server and SQL Server Migration to Microsoft Azure advanced specialization highlights partners who can be considered the most competent when it comes to is about migrating Windows-based workloads. at Azure. Cloud4C has clearly demonstrated that it has both the skills and the experience to provide customers with a path to a successful migration so they can start enjoying the benefits of being in the cloud.

For more information, please visit https://www.cloud4c.com/data-center-migration-to-azure

Contact: Ravi Shankar+65-87190012

SOURCECloud4C

]]> Webinar: What’s new in Windows Server 2022? https://sempatikopekoteli.com/webinar-whats-new-in-windows-server-2022/ Mon, 14 Feb 2022 12:50:31 +0000 https://sempatikopekoteli.com/webinar-whats-new-in-windows-server-2022/ Built on the solid foundation of its Windows Server 2019 predecessor, Windows Server 2022 brings many innovations at three key levels: security, hybrid Azure integration and management, and the application platform. Additionally, Windows Server 2022 Datacenter: Azure Edition helps users leverage the benefits of the cloud to keep their virtual machines up to date while […]]]>

Built on the solid foundation of its Windows Server 2019 predecessor, Windows Server 2022 brings many innovations at three key levels: security, hybrid Azure integration and management, and the application platform.

Additionally, Windows Server 2022 Datacenter: Azure Edition helps users leverage the benefits of the cloud to keep their virtual machines up to date while minimizing downtime.

But what else can he do? To unveil everything to the industry, First Distribution and Microsoft, in partnership with ITWeb, are organizing a webinar on February 17 entitled “Windows Server 2022 – What’s new?”, aiming to present this new iteration to the industry.

According to the companies, improved Azure security, flexibility and capabilities, as well as hybrid cloud support are some of the key new features in the Windows Server offering.

During the webinar, businesses will demonstrate how to increase efficiency and agility with the built-in hybrid capabilities of Windows Server 2022, which makes it easier than ever for users to extend their data centers to Azure.

First on the agenda, Delon Lichtenstein, Microsoft Program Manager, MSP & Cloud at First Distribution, will present on “Discover First Distribution’s Value Proposition”.

Lichtenstein has worked in the IT industry for over years and his experience spans sales, operations and product management. He is a Microsoft Product Manager at First Distribution, with his main focus areas being Microsoft Licensing as well as Software Asset Management.

He spends his day making sure organizations have the tools and knowledge to make the best choice for their software needs.

Next, Gavin Bouwer, Sales and Product Education at Microsoft, will lead a session titled “Windows Server 2022: What’s New?” “. Bouwer has worked in the IT industry for nearly two decades in various sales and channel training roles, and is currently responsible for sales and product training for Microsoft device sales channels spanning distribution and distribution partners.

Attendees of this event will learn about the key features of the new Windows Server 2022, learn how to improve security and flexibility, and can chat with Microsoft and First Distribution about how Windows Server 2022 can meet their challenges.

Plus, they’ll discover the added value that First Distribution brings to the table.

Attend this event to learn from the experts about the full range of new features and improvements. For more information and to register, click here.

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