Microsoft #Windows Server end of support Microsoft 365 Apps on Windows Server 2016, 2019, 2022, or 2025.

TOPIC: Microsoft 365 Apps (*) end of support (a.e. Word, Excel, Outlook ...) on Windows Server 2016, 2019, 2022, or 2025.

END OF SUPPORT DEADLINES until:

• Windows Server 2025: October 2029
• Windows Server 2022: October 2026
• Windows Server 2019: October 2025
• In the interest of maintaining security while customers complete their migrations to a supported configuration, Microsoft will continue providing security updates for Microsoft 365 desktop apps running on Windows Server 2019 for a total of three years, ending on October 10, 2028.(**)
• Windows Server 2016: October 2025
• In the interest of maintaining security while customers complete their migrations to a supported configuration, Microsoft will continue providing security updates for Microsoft 365 desktop apps running on Windows Server 2016 for a total of three years, ending on October 10, 2028. (**)

IMPACTS:

1. Microsoft 365 Apps (*) will not be longer supported after previous deadlines  related to O.S. versions earlier mentioned (but it does not mean that they will stop immediately to work properly ) 
2. These deadlined will affect Virtual Desktops environments such Citrix VDA and gold image...

(*) Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook for email, OneNote, OneDrive, Teams, Sharepoint

[Original articles]

Microsoft 365 Apps migration from Windows Server

(**) Windows Server end of support and Microsoft 365 Apps 

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/microsoft-windows-server-end-support-365-apps-2016-2019-mazzanti-olgre

Vmware #RVTools

Today I would like to discuss regarding RVTools that it can be downloaded here.

Thi is a lightweight but powerful Windows application used by VMware administrators to collect, analyze, and export detailed information about their vSphere environments. It connects to vCenter Server or directly to ESX/ESXi hosts and provides a comprehensive inventory of virtual machines, hosts, datastores, networks, snapshots, VMware Tools status, and much more. 

It has become something of an industry standard for quick audits, health checks, and documentation of VMware infrastructures. 

What RV Tools can do

RVTools gathers and displays a wide range of information, including:

• VM inventory (CPU, memory, disk usage, network configuration)

• Snapshots (including old or orphaned snapshots)

• Datastore usage

• VMware Tools and VM hardware versions

• ESXi host details

• vNIC and vDisk information

• Zombie objects (disconnected NICs, stale CD-ROMs, etc.)

It’s especially useful for:

• Audits and compliance checks

• Capacity planning

• Identifying misconfigurations

• Exporting reports to Excel for documentation or management review

https://www.dacos.net/rvtools.php

How it Works (High Level)

RVTools connects to vCenter or ESXi using read‑only credentials, making it safe for environments where you want visibility without risk. Typical workflow:

• Install RVTools on a Windows machine.
• Connect to vCenter/ESXi using a read‑only account.
• RVTools collects data across dozens of categories.
• Export results to Excel for reporting or analysis.

Download & Security Notes

RVTools is now maintained by Dell Technologies, and the only supported download location is Dell’s official site. This is important because older third‑party sites (like robware.net) are no longer updated.

Why It’s Popular

• Extremely easy to use
• No impact on production systems
• Fast, comprehensive reporting
• Ideal for troubleshooting and audits
• Free to download and use

Books - Non-Deterministic Software Engineering: How to Build Reliable Software with AI Assistants Without Losing Quality, Security, or Control (English Edition)

Today I would like mention a book written from an University classmate, I hope that it would be helpful, this mention, for him all are insterested about this topic.

https://medium.com/@enrico.papalini/ship-faster-with-ai-dont-crash-why-i-wrote-non-deterministic-software-engineering-904b2a089fbf

on Amazon book purchase possibility and more details about it

https://www.amazon.it/Non-Deterministic-Software-Engineering-Reliable-Assistants-ebook/dp/B0G7LPR4KB

Mobile #Qstudio parental control software

Today I would like to mention Qstodio software that is a nice parental control that work properly on these devices:

https://www.qustodio.com/en/

1. Windows
2. Mac
3. Chromebook
4. Android
5. iPhone/iPad
6. Kink mobile phone, tablets

Numbers 8 million families protected

Top-rated app – 4.3

Major topics are:

• Filter content & apps
• Monitor activity
• Set time limits
• Schedule screen-free moments
• Track calls & SMS for Android and iOS
• Locate family
• Reports, alerts & SOS
• AI applied to WhatsApp, SMS, calls, Tik Tok, Instagram, Facebook etc. etc.

I would add that they have technical support that is a very nice feature.

Be Aware that it does not have Antivirus capabilities and, in any case, it permit to block proxy and/or VPN addon/app/software (obviously you need to find them on app list and block them)

From my side I utilize, on Windows device, https://www.opendns.com/ too (to improve security and reporting)

From my side I will evaluate to create a more detailed technical article.

In any case, from my usage point of view, I am satisfied with that (price is not lo but, where Family link was not able to block child’s workarounds, Qstodio it does =)

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What happens when I set time limits with Qustodio

What is extra time and how can I use it?

What is extra time and how can I use it?

Server #Error 0x800f0922 installing windows update KB5066793

On microsoft Windows server at the end of installing windows update KB5066793 (at 98%) the update rolls back and shows Error 0x800f0922 in windows update.

Solution is opening regedit.exe and delete this registry key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WINEVT\Publishers\{53e3d721-2aa0-4743-b2db-299d872b8e3d}

More details con be found here

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/5597589/error-0x800f0922-installing-windows-update-kb50667

Edge #How to reset profile

If you need to reset Edge settings profile (you will lose only stored password, bookmarks can be easily reimported, plugin/extentions could be re-downloaded) you need to go to this path and rename following folder

C:\Users\%username%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/1355083/delete-all-microsoft-edge-profiles-(complete-reset

https://angolodiwindows.com/2022/04/come-resettare-microsoft-edge/