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First Ring Daily: Are More Job Cuts on the Cards at Microsoft?

1 week ago | petri.com | Laurent Giret

In this episode of First Ring Daily, Brad Sams and Paul Thurrott discuss a report about upcoming job cuts at Microsoft, the company’s increasingly ambivalent relationship with OpenAI, and how Notion fits into their workflow. Create a free account today to participate in forum conversations, comment on posts and more.
Microsoft Debuts Windows 365 Reserve for Instant Cloud PCs

1 week ago | petri.com | Rabia Noureen

Key Takeaways: Windows 365 Reserve offers instant access to temporary Cloud PCs during device disruptions. New security defaults enhance protection against exploits and data theft. Microsoft introduces Cloud Apps and multi-PC management features to improve flexibility and control. Microsoft has announced Windows 365 Reserve, now in public preview for commercial customers.
June Patch Tuesday Update Breaks Windows Server DHCP

1 week ago | petri.com | Russell Smith

Key Takeaways: Microsoft’s June 2025 Patch Tuesday update introduced a bug that can break the DHCP service on Windows Server. The issue prevents some clients from renewing their IP addresses. There’s currently no official fix or workaround besides rolling back the patch. Microsoft’s June 2025 Patch Tuesday update introduced a bug that can break the DHCP service on Windows Server versions 2016, 2019, 2022, and 2025.
TeamFiltration Tool Abused in Entra ID Account Breach

1 week ago | petri.com | Rabia Noureen

Key Takeaways: A massive ATO campaign is exploiting a legitimate pentesting tool to breach Microsoft Entra ID accounts. Over 80,000 user accounts across global organizations have been targeted using stealthy, cloud-based tactics. Attackers are bypassing security controls and automating data theft through advanced token abuse.
A Framework for Role-Based Access Control

1 week ago | petri.com | Michael Reinders

Microsoft Entra ID roles enable organizations of all sizes to secure resources by assigning permissions through predefined roles. This article provides an overview of Entra ID Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and a structured framework for administrators to implement RBAC effectively. Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory) Role-Based Access Control is Microsoft’s solution for handling user and resource permissions in the cloud.
Microsoft Expands Sovereign Cloud Solutions for Europe

1 week ago | petri.com | Rabia Noureen

Key Takeaways: Microsoft is expanding its digital sovereignty tools to support compliance and data control in Europe. New offerings include public and private cloud solutions tailored for regulated industries. European organizations gain greater autonomy with tools like Data Guardian, External Key Management, and Microsoft 365 Local. Microsoft is strengthening its digital sovereignty solutions across Europe, providing customers with greater control, enhanced privacy, and improved resilience.
AI Agents Pose Risks-Guardian Agents Offer a Safer Path Forward

1 week ago | petri.com | Rabia Noureen

Key Takeaways: Guardian Agents are emerging as essential tools to monitor and manage autonomous AI behavior. Gartner predicts significant growth in their adoption across enterprise environments. CIOs must address key risks like credential hijacking and ensure strong AI governance. As AI agents become more autonomous and widespread, IT teams must implement Guardian Agents to monitor, control, and align AI behavior with organizational goals.
Windows 11 Start Menu Overhaul: What's New and Improved

2 weeks ago | petri.com | Russell Smith

This Week in IT, Insiders can now test Microsoft’s updated Start menu for Windows 11 but will the changes be enough to convince Windows 10 users to migrate? Plus, Microsoft stalls on Patch Tuesday updates and releases a fix for Windows Server 2025 domain controller network connectivity issues.
Microsoft Previews AI Assistant for Azure Migrate Explore

2 weeks ago | petri.com | Rabia Noureen

Key Takeaways: Microsoft adds a powerful AI assistant to Azure Migrate Explore for smarter cloud migration planning. New features include natural language summaries, cost insights, and industry-specific recommendations. Conversational Mode simplifies complex data analysis with interactive, context-aware responses. Microsoft has announced the integration of a new AI assistant into Azure Migrate Explore (AME), bringing intelligent automation to cloud migration planning.
Latest Windows Server 2025 Update Fixes Domain Controller Connectivity Issues

2 weeks ago | petri.com | Rabia Noureen

Key Takeaways: Microsoft fixes a major Windows Server 2025 issue causing domain controllers to go offline after reboot. April 2025 update misapplied firewall profiles, disrupting network traffic and authentication. A new patch and temporary workaround are now available for IT admins to restore connectivity. Microsoft has released a fix for an issue that left some Windows Server 2025 Domain Controllers unreachable after a reboot.