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Windows Server 2016

Coverage of Windows Server 2016 in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: May 26 · 07:41 UTCMost recent: Jun 18 · 10:14 UTC
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Recent coverage
  • TECHNOLOGYJun 18 · 10:14 UTCBLEEPING COMPUTER
    Microsoft fixes Windows Server 2016 security update failures

    Microsoft has resolved a problem causing June 2026 security updates to fail on Windows Server 2016 systems that were not up to date. The fix addresses update failures on outdated installations of the operating system.

  • TECHNOLOGYMay 28 · 16:30 UTCTHE REGISTER
    Microsoft tests the 15-character limit of Windows Server admins' patience

    Microsoft's May 12 security update for Windows Server 2016 introduced a bug causing domain controller discovery failures for servers with 15-character hostnames, disrupting tools like DFS Namespace. No immediate workaround is provided, and the issue remains under investigation.

  • TECHNOLOGYMay 26 · 07:41 UTCBLEEPING COMPUTER
    Microsoft: Domain Controller lookup may fail on Windows Server 2016

    Microsoft has confirmed a known issue where domain controller lookups fail on Windows Server 2016 systems after installing the KB5087537 May 2026 security update. The problem affects domain controller discovery processes, potentially disrupting network authentication and management tasks.