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Windows Server WINS Removal: DNS Migration Timeline

by Rachel Kim – Technology Editor November 24, 2025

written by Rachel Kim – Technology Editor

Microsoft to Sunset WINS with Decade-Long Transition‌ to DNS

Microsoft is phasing out ‌the Windows Internet Name Service (WINS) in future versions of Windows Server, with full removal planned after November 2034. While WINS will be included in Windows Server 2025, it will not be ⁣present in subsequent releases, and support ends for⁣ the feature in 2034.

The move reflects ‍microsoft’s push towards modern,⁤ scalable, and‍ secure networking ⁣protocols. DNS (domain Name System), adhering to RFC 1034 and RFC 1035, offers a distributed and hierarchical structure superior to ⁢WINS’ centralized replication model.Furthermore, DNSSEC provides critical security features ⁣like⁤ protection against spoofing and cache poisoning, absent in WINS and⁤ NetBIOS. Modern infrastructure, including Active Directory and cloud services, already relies heavily ‌on DNS.

Microsoft previously designated⁣ WINS as obsolete in its documentation and currently lists it as a deprecated feature for Windows clients.

extended Support Window for Migration

Microsoft is providing a substantial ten-year transition period. WINS was officially marked as obsolete with the release of Windows Server 2022, but remains actively supported.Its final inclusion ⁣will be in Windows Server ⁣2025, with support continuing until November 2034.This⁣ timeline aligns with the typical 2-3 year release⁣ cycle of Long-Term Servicing‍ Channel (LTSC) versions, allowing ‍IT teams ample time to assess dependencies and migrate to DNS.

following the 2034 deadline, the WINS Server role, its⁣ associated microsoft Management Console module, and all related APIs will be permanently‍ removed. Microsoft strongly advises against relying on ‌WINS availability in future Windows Server versions.

Transition ⁢Strategies⁤ & Recommendations

Microsoft recommends organizations begin by auditing all‍ applications and services currently utilizing‍ NetBIOS name resolution. Transition options include implementing conditional forwarders, split-brain DNS configurations, or utilizing search suffix lists. The overarching goal is to replace WINS functionality with robust, scalable⁢ DNS solutions.

The company explicitly discourages the use of temporary solutions like ‌static host files, citing their lack of scalability and unsuitability for production environments. instead,⁣ Microsoft advises organizations to either modernize or retire legacy applications that depend⁤ on WINS before the support end date.

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November 24, 2025 0 comments

Sport

Title: NGC Wins WAPDA Badminton Competition; Mahoor Shahzad Retains Title

by Alex Carter - Sports Editor October 7, 2025

written by Alex Carter - Sports Editor

NGC Claims Victory at 50th WAPDA Inter-Unit Badminton Competition

LAHORE – ⁣Teh National Grid Company (NGC) of Pakistan emerged victorious at the 50th WAPDA Annual Inter-Unit Badminton Competition, held at the WAPDA Sports Complex in Lahore. NGC secured first place wiht a total of 170 points,⁢ surpassing GEPCO (104 points) and FESCO (58 points), who finished‌ second and third respectively.

Seven⁢ teams competed in the tournament: NGC, LESCO, GEPCO, FESCO, MEPCO, IESCO, and QESCO.

Top Pakistani badminton player ⁣Mahoor Shahzad successfully defended her singles title.NGC’s M Ali Larosh won the men’s singles title, and partnered with Awais Zahid to claim ⁢the men’s doubles title. In the officers’ category, Usman talib finished second in singles ⁣and, alongside Muneeb ud Din, won the officers’ doubles final. M Adnan secured ⁤second place in the ‍men’s‌ singles final,while Mahoor Shahzad ⁤and Farzana Ali were runners-up in the women’s doubles.

Engr.M Shahid Nazir, Managing Director of NGC,⁣ presented trophies and shields to the winners and team managers during the prize distribution ceremony.

“I credit my success to the great⁣ support of my family and the collective efforts of my extended support network,” said Mahoor Shahzad following her‌ victory. “I’m deeply‌ grateful ‍to my parents, husband and entire‍ family members, and especially those who ‍cared for‍ my daughter during the championship in Lahore.”

Shahzad also acknowledged her‌ training team, including ⁤coach Shafique and Asad Bhai, and also⁣ the NGC team,‍ Sunset Club for providing training facilities, and Team Activit for their ⁣ongoing support. ⁣She extended special thanks to her doubles partner, Farzana Baji.

October 7, 2025 0 comments

Sport

Pride Of Jenni Wins Feehan Stakes: Champion Horse Returns to Glory

by Alex Carter - Sports Editor September 29, 2025

written by Alex Carter - Sports Editor

Pride Of Jenni Roars to Victory in ‍Feehan Stakes,Setting Stage for‌ 2025 Campaigns

Moonee Valley,VIC – ⁣Pride Of Jenni delivered a ‍stunning performance in the Group 2 Feehan Stakes ‍on Friday night,signaling her ⁣readiness for ⁤a potentially ⁣triumphant 2025 racing season. The eight-year-old mare, ridden by Declan Bates, powered to victory, captivating ‍the ⁤Moonee ‌Valley crowd and leaving jockey⁤ Bates impressed with her exceptional form.

The win marks a significant moment for Pride Of Jenni, a four-time Group ⁤1 winner, as she ‌returns from setbacks and continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience under the training of Ciaron⁣ Maher. The ⁢Feehan Stakes victory ⁤is especially noteworthy as it occurred ⁢first-up,⁤ exceeding expectations even for those closely involved with ⁣the horse. Owner⁣ Tony Ottobre will be hoping this form continues as Pride‍ Of⁤ Jenni targets further ⁣Group 1 success.

Bates revealed he ⁣sensed Pride Of ‍Jenni’s strength early in the race. “I knew early ⁤in the race that Jenni was on,” he said. despite a less-than-ideal start, the pair steadily moved to the front, with Bates noting she was “really tanking underneath me” by the 1200m mark.‍ He added, “I was really happy a long way out ‌in the race and it was just a matter‍ of⁣ trying to keep her up.”

While acknowledging her last jump out was promising, Bates admitted the extent of her first-up dominance was⁢ unexpected. “Probably not,” he confessed. “Not that I would ever doubt her, but obviously she was first-up… Honestly, I wasn’t totally expecting her to do that, but I certainly was not surprised. She was brilliant.”

Bates, who has partnered with Pride Of Jenni for six of her 11 career wins, described the victory as “well up ⁤there for sure,” highlighting ⁣the atmosphere, crowd reaction, and the mare’s‌ exceptional feel. He praised⁣ Maher and his team for ⁤consistently bringing Pride Of Jenni back⁢ to peak⁢ performance, stating, “I don’t think many trainers could do what he’s ⁤doing with her.”

The jockey also noted the unusual experience of hearing the crowd’s roar from as far out as the 600m mark. ‍”It just hits you⁣ like a wave,it’s an amazing feeling.” Bates expressed unwavering confidence in Pride⁢ Of Jenni’s ‌potential for future Group⁣ 1 victories,⁢ stating he “wouldn’t be doubting” another triumph.

September 29, 2025 0 comments

Entertainment

Iga Swiatek Reacts to Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce Engagement

by Julia Evans – Entertainment Editor August 26, 2025

written by Julia Evans – Entertainment Editor

NEW YORK – World No. 1 ⁤Iga Świątek ⁢publicly expressed her‍ joy for Taylor Swift and⁢ fiancé Travis Kelce following the announcement of their engagement. The Polish tennis star, a ‍self-described “Swiftie,” shared ‍her fandom history and defended Swift against online criticism during a⁣ press ⁤conference after her ‍first-round victory at the US Open.

“Travis seems like a great guy.She seems super happy, so I’m happy for her. I wish them all ⁣the best,”⁣ Świątek said.

Świątek revealed she first ⁣became a fan‌ of Swift in 2014, actively following‍ both ⁣the artist’s official channels‌ and dedicated⁢ fan pages for updates.

“I just followed everything,”‍ Świątek ‍explained. “I‌ was following her, but also some, like, fan pages to see the⁢ updates.”

Her musical tastes evolved ⁤alongside ⁢Swift’s ‌discography. While⁤ initially lukewarm towards the 2017 album Reputation,Świątek’s recognition grew over time. “When the Reputation ‌album came out, I’ve ‌got ‌to say I ‌didn’t⁤ really like it that much. So I had a little break,” she admitted. ⁣”But then in⁢ 2019 and when Folklore and‍ Evermore were released during covid,‍ I started listening ⁤to Taylor⁤ again. ⁣It’s great. But I‍ like Reputation now.Don’t worry.”

The six-time Grand Slam singles ‍champion ⁢also voiced her support for Swift amidst‍ online negativity. “I don’t ⁣get it, because she just makes ‍our world better,” ⁤Świątek stated.

When a reporter attempted to steer the conversation towards ‍tennis, Świątek playfully declined, responding with ⁣a ⁤firm ‌”No.”

Świątek secured her place in the US ⁢Open second round with ⁢a win, extending⁢ her record to 65 consecutive WTA-level first-round victories. This surpasses Monica Seles’ previous record of ⁤64. The 2022 ⁢US Open ⁢champion will ⁣next face Suzan Lamens ⁤of the Netherlands.

August 26, 2025 0 comments

News

Lone bettor wins P21M in 6/45 Megalotto draw for July 16

by David Harrison – Chief Editor July 16, 2025

written by David Harrison – Chief Editor

Megalotto Winner Claims P21.5 Million Jackpot

Lone Bettor Hits Winning Numbers in 6/45 Draw

A single ticket holder is set to receive a substantial payout of over P21.5 million after securing the winning combination in the 6/45 Megalotto draw on Wednesday night.

Winning Combination Revealed

The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) confirmed the lucky numbers drawn were 44-30-12-24-06-35. The exact location of the fortunate bettor remains undisclosed by the PCSO at this time.

Grand Lotto Jackpot Unclaimed

In separate lottery results, the Grand Lotto 6/55 jackpot, which stood at P29,700,000.00, did not find a winner. The combination for this draw was 32-53-20-08-45-54.

Lottery jackpots can grow significantly, with the US Powerball jackpot recently reaching over $1.5 billion in November 2022, demonstrating the immense public interest in these life-changing sums.

July 16, 2025 0 comments

News

Lotto: Mount Maunganui player wins over $30k in Lotto Second Division

by Chief editor of world-today-news.com June 9, 2025

written by Chief editor of world-today-news.com

Lotto Luck Strikes Across New Zealand

Mount Maunganui Player Claims Top Prize in Saturday’s Draw

A Mount Maunganui resident is celebrating a significant Lotto win, taking home $1,000,000 in Saturday night’s draw. Multiple other players across the country also shared in over $1.2 million in prizes.

Second Division Success

Nine additional Lotto players will each receive $32,989 after matching six numbers in the Second Division. The winning tickets were sold at MyLotto – Far North, MyLotto (x3) – Auckland, Pak’nSave Māngere – Auckland, Bayfair Lotto – Mount Maunganui, Grant Bros – Gisborne, MyLotto – Horowhenua, and MyLotto – Wellington.

Furthermore, one player secured $55,507 by winning Powerball Second Division, with their ticket purchased at Paper Plus Wānaka in Wānaka. A separate winner also claimed $200,000 with Strike Four, the winning ticket sold at Four Square Cloverlea in Palmerston North.

Community Impact of Lotto New Zealand

Lotto New Zealand emphasizes its commitment to supporting Kiwi communities. According to Lotto New Zealand, 100% of its profits are channeled back into these communities through grant programs administered by Te Puna Tahua New Zealand Lottery Grants Board. In the 2023/2024 financial year, over $275 million was distributed to community groups nationwide, supporting initiatives in sports, arts, and health. (Source: MyLotto)

Anyone who purchased a ticket from any of the aforementioned locations is encouraged to verify their numbers promptly, either in-store, on the MyLotto website, or via the MyLotto App.

Lotto New Zealand reminds players that lottery grants contribute to a wide range of beneficial programs, enhancing the well-being of New Zealanders.

June 9, 2025 0 comments

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