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March Patch Tuesday fixes 6 Windows zero-day exploits
All the vulnerabilities that had been actively exploited in the wild will get resolved quickly by deploying the Windows cumulative update for this month.
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How to set up Docker containers on Windows Server
Docker started on the Linux OS, but Windows containers based on this technology can bring numerous benefits to the enterprise. Here's how to get started.
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Deploy a read-only domain controller for security, speed
A read-only domain controller requires a fair amount of work for a proper deployment, but it can be a great option for quicker logins for users in branch offices.
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How to properly implement Exchange Extended Protection
This security feature can better protect Exchange Server deployments to prevent a wide range of attacks and safeguard sensitive data transmitted over the network.
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Desktop administrators need to learn how Windows OSes function to work most effectively, and the kernel at the center of the OS is a great place to start.
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Microsoft Outlook is an email, contacts and calendar program from Microsoft.
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How to set up Docker containers on Windows Server
Docker started on the Linux OS, but Windows containers based on this technology can bring numerous benefits to the enterprise. Here's how to get started.
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March Patch Tuesday fixes 6 Windows zero-day exploits
All the vulnerabilities that had been actively exploited in the wild will get resolved quickly by deploying the Windows cumulative update for this month.
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Microsoft plugs two zero-days for February Patch Tuesday
The company corrects active exploits in vulnerable Windows systems, one of which could give the attacker complete control if successful.
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January Patch Tuesday resolves 3 Hyper-V zero-days
The number of vulnerabilities corrected for January Patch Tuesday is one of the highest in recent memory and includes three Hyper-V vulnerabilities exploited in the wild.