Office 2021 folgt der Modern-Lifecycle-Richtlinie.

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Office 2021

Office 2021 folgt der Modern-Lifecycle-Richtlinie.

Dies gilt für die folgenden Editionen: Home and Business, Home and Business für Mac, Home and Student, Home and Student für Mac, Professional

Die Supportzeiträume werden in Pacific Time (PT) für Redmond (Washington, USA) angegeben.

Supportzeiträume

Auflistung Startdatum Deaktivierungsdatum
Office 2021 5. Okt. 2021 13. Okt. 2026

Editionen

  • Home und Business
  • Home and Business für Mac
  • Home and Student
  • Home and Student für Mac
  • Professional

Microsoft Entra ID security updates: Passkeys are the default authentication method in Entra ID

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As identity attacks grow more sophisticated in the AI era, organizations need stronger authentication methods that protect users from phishing, credential theft, and social engineering. To address these evolving threats, Microsoft Entra ID is updating its authentication experience by making passkeys the default phishing-resistant authentication method, helping customers reduce reliance on phishable methods such as SMS and voice.

Beginning September 1, 2026, Microsoft will begin rolling out passkeys as the default authentication experience in Microsoft Entra ID. As the rollout reaches each organization, users enabled for SMS or voice authentication will automatically be enabled for passkeys, and the next time they perform multifactor authentication, they’ll be prompted to register a passkey.

Following this transition, on February 1, 2027, Microsoft will retire Microsoft-provided telecom delivery for SMS and voice authentication and will no longer offer SMS and voice as a native Microsoft Entra capability. Organizations that still require SMS or voice authentication methods will have the option to choose one of our telecom partners through the Microsoft Security Store. Customers will be responsible for any associated telecom-related costs charged by the telecom partners.

We strongly recommend moving users to passkeys or another phishing-resistant authentication method as soon as possible.

Timeline

Date Milestone
September 1, 2026 All users enabled for SMS or voice are auto-enabled and nudged for passkey registration upon multifactor authentication sign-in.

Use the passkey deployment guide to prepare your environment for passkey use. Notify affected users about the upcoming change. Ensure every user has a phishing-resistant authentication method, such as a passkey, Entra passkeys on Windows, or a FIDO2 security key.
September 18, 2026 Pricing, commercial terms, and a list of supported telecom providers will be shared.

If you plan to continue using SMS or voice authentication, review the available provider options and identify affected users.
October 30, 2026 Admins may select and configure a supported telecom provider through the Microsoft Security Store.
February 1, 2027 Microsoft-provided SMS and voice authentication ends.

If SMS or voice remains necessary for specific users, configure a supported telecom provider before this date.
After February 1, 2027 Users who use SMS or voice for multifactor authentication will be required to register a passkey before they can sign in. Automatic prompts to register a passkey will be enforced for all users in all tenants. There will be no opt-out option.

Get ready for Windows 11, version 26H2

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Get ready for Windows 11, version 26H2

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Jun 19, 2026

The next annual update for Windows 11 is coming soon and is already available to Windows Insiders! Windows 11, version 26H2 continues our focus on delivering a predictable, low-disruption update experience for organizations and IT professionals.

For devices already running recent versions of Windows 11, this release should be easy to adopt. It builds on the same platform and servicing approach introduced in prior releases, while continuing to improve how updates are delivered, tested, and deployed.

In this post, we’ll walk through how to prepare for Windows 11, version 26H2.

A familiar update experience, refined

Windows 11, version 26H2 uses the same shared servicing model as recent releases available annually in the second half of the calendar year. Supported devices get this feature update as a small enablement package instead of a full OS replacement.

If your organization is already on Windows 11, version 24H2 or 25H2, the update to 26H2 is similar to a regular monthly update in most environments:

  • A small, quick installation
  • Minimized disruption to users
  • No need for full reimaging or complex deployment motions

Note: Devices running Windows 11, version 26H1 won’t be able to update to version 26H2. Instead, they’ll have a path to update to a future Windows release. This is because Windows 11, version 26H1 is based on a different Windows core than Windows 11, versions 24H2, 25H2, and 26H2. Here’s What to know about Windows 11, version 26H1.

This is possible because multiple versions of Windows 11 share a common servicing branch, including:

  • The same source code base
  • The same security and quality updates
  • The same compatibility validation

The difference between versions is simply which features are enabled.

Shared servicing branch progression

Informationsschreiben – Geplante Laufzeitreduktion bei SSL-Zertifikaten

Informationsschreiben – Geplante Laufzeitreduktion bei SSL-Zertifikaten

Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren,
sehr geehrte SSL-Kundinnen und -Kunden,

wir möchten Sie über wichtige Änderungen im Bereich SSL-Zertifikate informieren.

1) SSL Automation

In den nächsten Wochen wird InterSSL schrittweise neue automatisierbare SSL-Zertifikate und entsprechende Tools veröffentlichen. Ziel ist es, die Verwaltung, Verlängerung und Installation von SSL-Zertifikaten für Sie effizienter und komfortabler zu gestalten. Alle bisher bekannten Produkte und Prozesse bleiben weiterhin bestehen und können weiter genutzt werden.

2) Reduzierung der SSL-Laufzeiten auf 200 Tage

Die maximale Laufzeit von SSL-Zertifikaten wird demnächst auf 200 Tage reduziert:

  • CERTUM: Umstellung ab 14. März 2026
  • Sectigo: Umstellung ab 12. März 2026
  • DigiCert: Laufzeit bereits auf 200 Tage reduziert

Alle Angaben ohne Gewähr.

Laut den Vorgaben des CA/Browser Forum gilt der 15. März 2026 als spätester Termin. Ab diesem Datum darf keine Zertifizierungsstelle SSL-Zertifikate mit einer Laufzeit von mehr als 200 Tagen neu ausstellen.

Bereits ausgestellte SSL-Zertifikate behalten selbstverständlich ihre Gültigkeit bis zum jeweils geplanten Ablaufdatum.

Wichtiger Hinweis zu bestehenden Prozessen

Alle bisher bekannten Bestell-, Validierungs- und Verwaltungsprozesse können weiterhin wie gewohnt genutzt werden. Sie bestellen Zertifikate weiterhin im Jahres-Zyklus.
Der einzige Unterschied besteht darin, dass SSL-Zertifikate spätestens nach 200 Tagen kostenlos neu ausgestellt (reissued) werden müssen, um weiterhin gültig zu bleiben.

S/MIME-Zertifikate

S/MIME-Zertifikate sind von dieser Änderung nicht betroffen und können weiterhin mit einer Laufzeit von bis zu 2 Jahren ausgestellt werden.

Unsere Empfehlung

Sollte eines Ihrer SSL-Zertifikate in den kommenden Tagen oder Wochen ablaufen, empfehlen wir, eine Verlängerung gegebenenfalls vorzuziehen.

Weitere Informationen finden Sie hier:
https://www.interssl.com/de/index.php?rp=/knowledgebase/1569

WinSyslog – The Windows Syslog Server

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WinSyslog is

  • an enhanced syslog server for windows
  • compliant to RFC 3164 and RFC 3195
  • backed by practical experience since 1996
  • highly performing
  • reliable
  • robust
  • easy to use
  • reasonably priced
  • highly scalable from the home environment to the needs of multi-national companies
  • free for trouble-shooting in home environments (see edition comparison for limitations)

WinSyslog Editions

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Edition Free Professional Enterprise
Main Differences
Licensed remote devices
(devices sending syslog messages to the server)		 1 100 unlimited
InterActive SyslogServer ✓ ✓ ✓
MonitorWare Echo Reply ✓ ✓
Heartbeat ✓ ✓
Max Scroll Buffer 60 messages unlimited unlimited
Standard Syslog (UDP) ✓ ✓ ✓
Service Version ✓ ✓
SNMP Trap Support ✓ ✓
Raw TCP Syslog
(Cisco PIX, syslog-ng on UNIX)		 ✓ ✓
RFC 3195

(experimental)

 ✓ ✓
SETP Server ✓
SSL protected SETP ✓
RELP Listener ✓

Advancing Microsoft 365: New capabilities and pricing update

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New capabilities coming to Microsoft 365 suites in 2026

To understand the full value of our Business, Office, and Enterprise suites, view the webpages for details. The table below summarizes the new capabilities that we’re adding to the Microsoft 365 offerings.

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Explore the full value of Business Basic, Business Standard, Business Premium, Office 365 E1, Office 365 E3, Microsoft 365 E3, and Microsoft 365 E5.

Updated pricing

The following list price changes will go into effect on July 1, 2026.5

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The changes will apply globally with local market adjustments for our commercial products and nonprofit pricing will be adjusted in line with commercial pricing.6 In addition to commercial products, today we also announced changes to the Microsoft 365 Government Suites. Learn more in the Government blog.