Web Wiz Network Status and Announcements : Dedicated Servers https://status.webwiz.net/network-announcements/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:21:12 +0000 Wed, 13 May 2026 09:26:07 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz NewsPad 3.06 30 https://status.webwiz.net/network-announcements/rss-dedicated-servers_cat7.xml <![CDATA[Web Wiz Network Status and Announcements : Dedicated Servers]]> https://status.webwiz.net/network-announcements/images/web_wiz_newspad.png https://status.webwiz.net/network-announcements/ <![CDATA[Windows Server Updates - May 2026]]> https://status.webwiz.net/network-announcements/windows-server-updates-may-2026_post1036.html
We will be carrying out essential Windows Updates to our Windows Shared Hosting Servers, Hyper-V Servers, and Managed Dedicated Servers during the windows listed below.

These updates include the latest security patches released by Microsoft on "Patch Tuesday", addressing several critical vulnerabilities and improving overall system stability.

Maintenance Schedule
Start of Work – At-Risk Period: 14th May 2026
End of Work – At-Risk Period:  15th May 2026
Daily Time Window: 05:00 UTC – 08:30 BST

Service Impact
During these windows, servers will be updated and subsequently rebooted.

  • Expected Downtime: A short service interruption lasting between 1 and 4 minutes per server as the reboots occur.  Most servers will require two reboots to fully apply security configurations.

Reason for Maintenance
Microsoft releases security updates on the second Tuesday of each month to patch vulnerabilities and improve OS performance. To ensure the highest level of security and reliability for your data, Web Wiz tests these patches immediately and rolls them out to all managed infrastructure during our scheduled maintenance windows.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your patience as we work to keep your hosting environment secure.
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As global standards from Google and Apple push for shorter SSL certificate lifespans starting from March 2026 (moving toward 30-day cycles), we are modernising our SSL infrastructure to ensure your sites stay secure without the risk of manual expiry.

Because certificates will soon expire every few weeks rather than once a year, manual renewals are no longer a safe or viable option. To protect your uptime, we are moving to fully automated systems.

1. Shared Web Hosting Customers
The Plan: Transitioning to Let’s Encrypt Automation Starting in March 2026, we will begin migrating all shared hosting accounts to Let’s Encrypt certificates.
  • The Transition: This change will take place at your next scheduled renewal.
  • Final Payment: You will receive one final invoice for your current SSL certificate. This covers the final manual migration and the setup of the automation engine.
  • The Billing Change: After this final migration is complete, all future SSL renewal charges will be removed from your billing system. Moving forward, this security will be a standard, automated feature of your hosting at no extra cost.

2. Dedicated Web Hosting, Hyper-V Cloud Servers, Dedicated Server Customers
The Plan: Professional ACME Management & Monitoring Dedicated environments require specialised handling to meet the new 30-day industry requirements. We are implementing an ACME (Automated Certificate Management Environment) Client on your server.
  • Automated Protection: The ACME client handles the high-frequency renewals required by modern browsers.
  • Dashboard Monitoring: We will monitor your certificate status from our central dashboard to prevent any outages.
  • Service Charge: To cover the ACME software licensing and our managed monitoring service, a monthly charge of £9.95 will be applied. This replaces the old annual certificate fees and ensures your server remains compliant with Google and Apple’s strict new standards.

Why is this happening now?
Manual renewals are becoming a thing of the past. With certificates expiring every few weeks rather than once a year, automation is the only way to prevent your website from showing "Insecure" warnings to your customers. We are making these changes now to keep your business ahead of the curve.

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