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.

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