Microsoft has announced that company IT administrators can now expedite non-security updates for Windows 11 PCs for their businesses to get faster access to bug fixes and features.
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Microsoft is altering the way IT administrators and system administrators can now import WSUS updates. The process is moving over from the Update Catalog to PowerShell script delivery method.
Microsoft has shared updated requirements for SMTP relay via its Exchange Online platform. The new updated requirement is not applicable yet and is set to roll out towards the end of the year.
Microsoft has issued a reminder about the availability of Windows LAPS on Microsoft Intune and on Azure AD, public preview on the latter. You can follow the recent guide the company published.
Microsoft says it has debuted a "much-requested" feature for IT admins and system admins in the form of email alerts. These alerts will basically notify admins about Windows bugs and issues.
Fueled by "popular demand", Microsoft has finally introduced Windows Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPS) as a built-in feature on certain versions of its operating system.
Microsoft has announced a significant change to the release cadence of Configuration Manager. The Intune product will now receive two updates per year instead of three, to closer align with Windows.
Windows Autopatch is a useful service that IT admins can leverage to better manage their Windows environments. Microsoft has now announced new functionalities and alerts for the mechanism.
Microsoft has recommended IT admins to remove certain objects from antivirus exclusions in Exchange Server environments. This will result in a better cybersecurity posture for your organization.
Microsoft will be enabling some DCOM protocol hardening changes by default with next month's Patch Tuesday. This may result in interoperability issues between networked client and server devices.
Microsoft has released version 2211 of Windows Admin Center. This is a major update bringing a better user experience, flexibility, and new capabilities for IT admins and organizations.
Microsoft has announced a significant change to its delivery process for Security Updates and Hotfixes to Exchange Server. The aforementioned updates will now be offered through .exe packages too.
Microsoft is bringing Mesh to Teams, enabling organizations to create immersive mixed-reality spaces to host meetings between personalized avatars. Over 800 3D emoji are being made available too.
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