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Catch up on the Windows Server patches of 2017
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Microsoft releases fixes for three exploits for January Patch Tuesday
Microsoft issues three bulletins to close vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office, the Edge browser and a Windows Server service. The company also supplied a fix from Adobe for its Adobe Flash Player application. Read Now
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'Last-minute issue' delays February Patch Tuesday
Microsoft delays the release of security bulletins for February Patch Tuesday until March, due to a last-minute issue. One administrator now mulls whether to apply a manual fix for a zero-day vulnerability. Read Now
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March Patch Tuesday returns with zero-day vulnerability fix
After a month-long delay, Microsoft releases 17 updates on March Patch Tuesday and addresses several known vulnerabilities that can affect Windows Server administrators. Read Now
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Microsoft swaps security bulletins for new Security Update Guide
On April Patch Tuesday, Microsoft officially switches from verbose security bulletin format to the database layout of the Security Update Guide. Windows Server admins should be aware of a Hyper-V host patch. Read Now
Editor's note
IT organizations depend heavily on Windows Server to manage the infrastructure, users and their devices, using features such as Active Directory and products like System Center. Windows Server also provides the backbone for numerous business-critical applications, such as Exchange Server and SQL Server.
Because of Windows Server's importance in a shop that depends on Microsoft's technology stack, administrators take extra care when they patch the server operating system. One bad update can take down the entire data center. Microsoft's monthly security updates bring additional stress to administrators with numerous enterprise systems based on Windows Server -- a fix for the server operating system could break the functionality in an important third-party application.
This essential guide to 2017's monthly Patch Tuesday news stories and related articles helps administrators understand and implement Windows Server patches, whether it's the next day, next month or next quarter.
1A window into patching Microsoft systems
Security is a 24/7 concern -- not just something to think about on Patch Tuesday. Stay in the know with other developments related to the security of Microsoft's operating systems, such as the servicing model change.
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Microsoft changes servicing model to bundle patches
In October 2016, Microsoft migrated several Windows operating systems to a rollup model that packages individual patches into a single file. IT pros weigh the pros and cons of losing the ability to add and remove individual patches. Read Now
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How can admins protect systems from a bad Microsoft patch?
System administrators need to act when Microsoft issues a security update, but a bad patch can break systems -- so what's an overworked IT staff to do? Read Now
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Windows Bash raises concerns about Linux-based exploits
While Microsoft offered developers a way to run Linux in Windows 10, did it also expand the attack surface of the operating system? Read Now
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Establish a patch management process to reduce pain
Get a grip on the Microsoft patching change by using automation tools and new features like Nano Server to minimize downtime and disruptions to end users. Read Now