Windows 10, End of Windows Server 2003, and All About Azure Step right up for this month’s Microsoft headlines. Why is Microsoft skipping right past Windows 9 to bring you 10? Are you still running Windows Server 2003? Discover why now is the time to start planning your migration and more. Microsoft Jumps to Windows 10 Forget Windows 9. In a surprise, Microsoft will be going straight to double digits from Windows 8 as it faces a challenging future for its operating system. by Nick Statt CNET September 30, 2014 Want to See the New Windows Start Menu (While Grooving to a Funky Beat)? A video allegedly of the upcoming preview of Windows 10 shows how the new Start menu combines elements of the classic menu with the Start screen. Windows 7 Faces Halloween DEAD-line After October 31, Microsoft will no longer provide its PC partners or systems builders with copies of Windows 7 Home Basic, Home Premium or Ultimate to preinstall on new PCs. This means that computer manufacturers will be able to continue to sell their stock of PCs running these versions of Windows 7, but they won’t be allowed to replenish their supply. by Mary Jo Foley CNET September 23, 2014 Prepare for Windows Server 2003’s End of Support The retirement of support for Windows Server 2003 will be one of the most important of the predictable security issues of 2015. by Scott Bekker RedmondMag.com September 19, 2014 More Price Cuts for Azure by Kurt Mackie RedmondChannelPartner.com September 26, 2014 Azure Active Directory for Baristas and Bank Tellers? by Athima Chansanchai Microsoft.com September 17, 2014 Related content brandpost Sponsored by Connection Creating a Truly Immersive, Connected Fan Experience By Tim Allen Oct 04, 2017 1 min Consumer Electronics brandpost Sponsored by Connection 6 Reasons to Modernize with Intel® and Microsoft By Dave Olivier Sep 28, 2017 4 mins Enterprise Applications brandpost Sponsored by Connection Simplified Global IT Procurement By Jamal Khan Sep 22, 2017 1 min Technology Industry brandpost Sponsored by Connection Funding Education Technology for Students with Disabilities How technology can support students with disabilitiesrn By Lisa Trisciani Sep 13, 2017 1 min Technology Industry Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe