No fix for zero-day SMB exploit on August Patch Tuesday

Windows Digest A roundup of Windows Server and Exchange content | August 9, 2017 FEATURED STORY Microsoft declines to address SMBLoris vulnerability By Dan Cagen, Associate Site Editor Microsoft addresses 48 exploits this month, but says admins are safe from a recently discovered SMB issue -- if they secured their networks. (SearchWindowsServer.com) Advertisement NEWS   One size won't fit all for Azure Stack debut The initial 12-node limit on Azure Stack could hold back some larger companies that want to avoid a move to the cloud. (SearchDataCenter.com)   Windows 10 syncing features raise IT concerns IT will have to pay close attention to syncing features coming to Windows 10, because linking PCs to other devices can threaten security. (SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com) EXPERT ADVICE   Configure Windows Storage Spaces to serve up hot data fast These PowerShell steps set up Windows Storage Spaces to create mirrored spaces and push in-demand data onto flash storage. (SearchWindowsServer.com)   How to plug Office 365 data loss prevention gaps While there is a sense of security that comes with a cloud service, admins will need to develop data retention plans for some Office 365 features. (SearchExchange.com)   Azure Stack aims to diminish hybrid cloud concerns An Azure Stack deployment can nudge an organization a step closer to hybrid cloud nirvana, easing public and private cloud integration issues. (SearchWindowsServer.com)   Experts across the IT spectrum give their take on Windows Server 2016 Microsoft infused its Windows Server 2016 release with software-defined functionality that could sway organizations to make a migration sooner than usual. (SearchWindowsServer.com) About This E-Newsletter This e-newsletter is published by the TechTarget network. To unsubscribe from Windows Digest, click here. Please note, this will not affect any other subscriptions you have signed up for. TechTarget Data Center and Virtualization Media Group, 275 Grove Street, Newton, MA 02466. Contact: webmaster@techtarget.com Copyright 2017 TechTarget. All rights reserved.