Windows Server Summit 2026 | Part 9: The path to easier Windows Server migration
Lesedauer 4 MinutenIn the past, upgrading Windows Server to a newer version was a laborious process. For this reason, companies tend to put it off until the very last minute. However, this creates time pressure, and typically not all servers can be migrated in time. This, in turn, leads to unnecessary security vulnerabilities or additional costs (if […]
Windows Server Summit 2026 | Part 8: A tour of Virtualization Mode
Lesedauer 2 MinutenThe last session focused on Azure Arc. Microsoft positions Azure Arc as a comprehensive control and management platform for Windows Server, regardless of where it is deployed. Hyper-V, on the other hand, is a strategic technology that is now used for more than just traditional operating system virtualization. Instead, Hyper-V is used for many other […]
Windows Server Summit 2026 | Part 7: Everything you want to know about Azure Arc for Servers
Lesedauer 4 MinutenPart 6 of this series has shown that Windows Server is no longer limited to traditional deployment as part of an Active Directory environment. The possibilities are vast—whether it’s used as a workgroup server, in Azure, or in another cloud. Instead of using various management solutions and portals, it makes sense to manage everything through […]
Windows Server Summit 2026 | Part 6: Evolving server management: priorities, roadmap, and tooling
Lesedauer 2 MinutenCompanies no longer rely solely on their own data centers to provision IT systems. In addition to Microsoft 365, organizations are also adopting multi-cloud strategies to optimally leverage the strengths of each respective cloud environment. However, this necessitates different approaches to server management and introduces entirely new challenges compared to traditional methods. To address this, […]
Windows Server Summit 2026 | Part 5: Zero-downtime migration, hybrid file services: Azure File Sync
Lesedauer 3 MinutenFile services and shared folders remain widely used and are employed by organizations to centrally provide access to data. However, traditional file shares are known to have certain limitations (accessible only via VPN or similar methods, and sometimes with slower access speeds). In addition, services such as DFS are typically used to manage distributed file […]
Windows Server Summit 2026 | Part 4: Security baselines, benchmarks, posture and scale
Lesedauer 3 MinutenSecurity has become a top priority in services and products. As a result, policies and deployment features are constantly being refined. This article covers the latest developments in security policies and options for management and deployment. There’s also an interesting initiative for all Group Policy experts! New portal capabilities in Azure Windows Server can be […]
Windows Server Summit 2026 | Part 3: The future of Hyper-V: what we're building and why
Lesedauer 4 MinutenHyper-V has now matured into a fully-fledged virtualization platform and no longer needs to shy away from the competition. Microsoft is currently investing heavily in new features and revamping aspects that could work better. This article highlights all the new features in Hyper-V and also provides recommendations regarding current developments related to the hardware in […]
Windows Server Summit 2026 | Part 2: Windows Server 2025 in practice: What's new post-GA
Lesedauer 4 MinutenSince its release, Windows Server 2025 has already received numerous functional enhancements. Some are quite recent, while others are still on the way. This article provides an overview of what is coming soon to Windows Server 2025. And big things are in store! Azure Virtual Desktop for hybrid environments This is likely one of the […]
Windows Server Summit 2026 - in a nutshell!
Lesedauer 2 MinutenSince 2018, Microsoft has hosted the annual Windows Server Summit. This is a virtual event where various members of the product team present updates and plans for Windows Server. Since Windows Server is a very complex product, there are quite a few sessions, some of which cover a lot of ground. Not everyone may have […]
Create home directories automatically - with PowerShell!
Lesedauer 5 MinutenIn many companies, employees still have access to personal directories on the file server—so-called home directories. These directories can be used to store files intended solely for personal use (though ideally not music collections 😉). While there are now more modern approaches to this—such as OneDrive and the associated redirection of known folders—not all companies […]
