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2.5 Admins 246: Perpetual Hotpatch

May 08, 2025 30:23 5.63 MB ( 20.22 MB less) Downloads: 0

Old passwords work for Windows RDP, Broadcom shows why perpetual software licenses aren’t really forever, Windows Server is getting hotpatching, and preventing changes to archived files.

 

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Windows RDP lets you log in using revoked passwords. Microsoft is OK with that

Broadcom sends cease-and-desist letters to subscription-less VMware users

Microsoft pitches pay-to-patch reboot reduction subscription for Windows Server 2025

 

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