Microsoft: WMIC will be removed after Windows 11 25H2 upgrade Microsoft has announced that the Windows Management Instrumentation Command-line (WMIC) tool will be removed after upgrading to Windows 11 25H2 and later. WMIC is a legacy built-in Windows command-line tool that allows users to interact with the Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) system using text commands. In a Microsoft…
Renting vs owning servers in 2025 Renting vs owning servers remains a central dilemma for businesses in 2025. Organizations must decide between upfront capital expenditure and predictable operating expenses, while considering scalability, performance and risk. Renting servers through cloud or hosting providers offers speed, flexibility and reduced maintenance responsibilities. Owning servers, by contrast, provides full…
Microsoft: Exchange 2016 and 2019 reach end of support in 30 days Microsoft has reminded administrators again that Exchange 2016 and Exchange 2019 will reach the end of extended support next month and has provided guidance for decommissioning outdated servers. According to the company’s product lifecycle website, Exchange 2016 reached mainstream end date in October 2020, while…
Docker and Kubernetes in modern servers Docker and Kubernetes are the backbone of containerization, transforming the way servers operate. Containers isolate applications with their dependencies, ensuring consistency across testing, staging and production. Kubernetes, on the other hand, manages these containers at scale, automating deployment, balancing loads and recovering from failures. Together, they provide reliability and…
Microsoft investigates Exchange Online outage in North America Microsoft is working to resolve an ongoing Exchange Online outage affecting customers throughout North America, blocking their access to emails. «We’re investigating an issue affecting a portion of infrastructure in North America, where users may be unable to access their mailbox via any Exchange Online connection method,»…
Colocation data centers as continuity enablers Colocation data centers have become vital for organizations seeking stability in critical operations. Hosting infrastructure in specialized third-party facilities provides access to redundant power, controlled cooling, and constant monitoring. These features significantly reduce downtime risks and ensure that essential systems remain accessible. For enterprises competing in digital markets, colocation…
Microsoft fixes streaming issues caused by Windows updates Microsoft has resolved severe lag and stuttering issues with NDI streaming software affecting Windows 10 and Windows 11 systems after installing the August 2025 security updates. The company confirmed these problems after receiving widespread reports from users who experienced a range of performance issues while using various streaming apps, including OBS (Open Broadcast Software) and NDI…
Why the role of firmware updates matters for security The role of firmware updates is critical because firmware provides the foundation on which operating systems and applications run. Outdated versions leave exploitable weaknesses at the hardware level. Vendors regularly release updates that patch these flaws, making updating server firmware a key defense measure. Aligning BIOS…
Financial services firm Wealthsimple discloses data breach Update September 05, 13:21 EDT: Added a statement from Wealthsimple confirming that this attack wasn’t part of an ongoing Salesforce data theft campaign. Wealthsimple, a leading Canadian online investment management service, has disclosed a data breach after attackers stole the personal data of an undisclosed number of customers in a recent…
The evolution of server cooling Modern servers generate unprecedented heat due to high-density processors and continuous workloads. Traditional air cooling has been the standard for decades, using fans and heat sinks to dissipate heat. However, liquid cooling has emerged as a competitive alternative, designed to handle the growing demands of hyperscale data centers and energy-efficient…
