Azure Arc Server Forum updates:

1. Windows Server 2025 hot patching now free. Zero cost for security updates without reboots or maintenance windows.
2. Windows Server 2016 ESUs coming to Arc. Private preview launched for managing ESUs natively via Arc agent.
3. Native browser-based RDP infrastructure under design. Improved remote desktop in Azure Portal, exploring Entra ID auth.

Full video from Microsoft engineering: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61jMpbfhEoE

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https://winbuzzer.com/2026/06/11/microsoft-fixes-windows-server-2025-bitlocker-recovery-bug-xcxwbn/

Microsoft has fixed a Windows Server 2025 BitLocker recovery bug, giving IT admins mitigation paths for affected systems at restart.

#WindowsServer2025 #BitLocker #Microsoft #WindowsServer #WindowsUpdate #MicrosoftWindows #SecurityPatches #MicrosoftSecurity #WindowsSecurity #Encryption #Enterprise

Microsoft Resolves BitLocker Recovery Bug in Windows Server 2025 Update

Microsoft has fixed a frustrating bug in the April 2026 security update for Windows Server 2025 that could have forced devices into BitLocker recovery mode, and the solution is now available in two cumulative updates, KB5094125 and KB5093998. This fix ensures a smoother experience for users by preventing unexpected BitLocker…

https://osintsights.com/microsoft-resolves-bitlocker-recovery-bug-in-windows-server-2025-update?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

#WindowsServer2025 #Bitlocker #Microsoft #PatchTuesday #Kb5094125

The choice between traditional formatting and upgrading an active operating system environment remains one of the most heavily discussed lifecycle topics in enterprise architecture.

The Microsoft product team is actively looking for your direct feedback here:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/dm3TTFgjrk

You can read the notes on the Tech Community platform here https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/event/windowsserver-events/the-path-to-easier-windows-server-migration/4507815

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Microsoft Mitigates YellowKey BitLocker Bypass Exploit with New Guidance

Microsoft has stepped in to squash a newly revealed BitLocker bypass exploit, dubbed YellowKey, by releasing crucial guidance to protect users from potential attacks. This security move comes after a researcher demonstrated how the exploit could spawn a shell with unrestricted access to sensitive data.

https://osintsights.com/microsoft-mitigates-yellowkey-bitlocker-bypass-exploit-with-new-guidance?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

#Bitlocker #Cve202645585 #Windows11 #WindowsServer2025 #Yellowkey