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Setting Up a Windows VM on Cycle

Dec 17, 2025 By Alexander Mattoni In Cycle
In the last few months we've made some changes to VMs that finally allow installing and running Windows on them. MS Paint on Cycle is finally a reality. To make Windows VMs work, we had to add a few things to the platform to support it. As always with Windows, there are some quirks, gotchas, and pain points. But in the guide below, I'll show you how we solved these issues in our recent platform update, and how to install and run a Windows Server 2025 VM on Cycle with full network connectivity.
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Essential Updates for Server 2008 and 2012 #shorts #patch

Nov 22, 2025 By Ivanti In Ivanti
Servicing stack updates for Server 2008 and 2012 require users to remain current to avoid operational impacts. Development tools also receive necessary updates, prompting action from development and operations teams. Key updates for Azure Monitor and Microsoft Visual Studio emphasize the importance of team engagement. The content also addresses the end of life for certain services, highlighting the need for awareness and preparation.
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Windows 11 End of Life Overview #shorts

Nov 13, 2025 By Ivanti In Ivanti
Key Takeaways November 2025 marks the first month of the Windows 10 Extended Security Updates program. If you are planning to run Windows 10 for an extended period, ensure you have upgraded to Windows 10 version 22H2. The Windows OS update is the highest priority this month as it resolves a known exploited CVE (CVE-2025-62215). Third-party updates from Adobe and Mozilla have already been released and an update for Google Chrome is expected soon, which means Edge will also need an update. November Patch Tuesday is the first Patch Tuesday after the EoL of Windows 10.
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Ready for Windows 11? #sysadmin #win10

Nov 3, 2025 By Alloy Software In Alloy Software
Windows 10 support already ended, but you are still running unsupported devices? AlloyScan shows which devices in your fleet are ready for Windows 11, and which need attention — missing TPM 2.0, incompatible CPU, or other requirements — all in seconds! Perfect for sysadmins who need clear, actionable insights to plan upgrades or replacements efficiently and avoid guesswork. Windows 11 migration readiness check and other great features arrived in AlloyScan this October.
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Navigating Windows 10 End of Support #patch

Oct 20, 2025 By Ivanti In Ivanti
Windows 10 end of support is nearing, leading to important discussions about future steps and ongoing support options. Microsoft offers Extended Security Updates for businesses to license critical systems. Many customers seek ways to prolong Windows 10's life while contemplating upgrades to Windows 11. The operational costs for maintaining support involve a flat subscription fee per device, with Ivanti providing support for certain products under this program.
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Major Retailer Accelerates Windows 11 Migration with Collective IQ

Oct 8, 2025 By Almaden AI In Almaden AI
Migrating to a new operating system can be compared to renovating a house: you may be able to postpone it for a while, but eventually, you’ll have to face the project — and the relief only comes once it’s complete. While a home renovation can be planned with some flexibility, a Windows 11 migration has a fixed deadline and carries high risks. Every detail matters: compatible hardware, available disk space, drivers, and critical software that all need to align.
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13 Best Windows Monitoring Tools in 2025

Sep 29, 2025 By Costas Pipilas In Sematext
It’s 2 AM, and your phone buzzes with an urgent alert—your primary server application is down, and users are flooding the support channels with complaints. As you dive into the logs, the cause is elusive, buried somewhere in the sea of system events. Is it a rogue service eating up memory? A failing disk? Or a network bottleneck? Without powerful Windows monitoring tools, you’re left troubleshooting in the dark.
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AI in Server Monitoring: Why Human Context Still Matters in 2025

Sep 22, 2025 By Rebecca Grassing In Auvik
When Microsoft rolled out Windows Server 2025 last November, it marked a turning point in how IT teams think about monitoring. Suddenly, AI-powered features like anomaly detection, predictive resolution, and even self-healing aren’t ideas on a roadmap — they’re built into the very fabric of enterprise infrastructure.
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