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Critical TCP/IP bug gets fixed for October Patch Tuesday
The number of security updates from Microsoft dips below the average of the previous several months, but a TCP/IP bug looms large for administrators.
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Microsoft Ignite 2020 conference coverage
This Microsoft Ignite guide compiles news from the online event, including upcoming products and how they might address some of your organization's needs.
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Exchange Server vNext will have subscription requirement
The news from Microsoft from this year's Ignite show for Exchange administrators was: You can keep your on-premises email platform, but you'll have to pay for it like Office 365.
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Microsoft 365 E3 vs. Office 365 E3: What admins need to know
The rumors of Office 365's death have been greatly exaggerated. Microsoft still offers an Office 365 E3 plan, but how does it stack up to the Microsoft 365 E3 plan?
Download Now: 4 Windows Server 2019 Storage Features to Know
Microsoft includes storage features in Windows Server 2019 to ease migration and create highly available and scalable software-defined storage in data centers. Catch up on the latest features and their promises here.
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A closer look at System Center Operations Manager
Microsoft's Adam Hall runs down the significant changes made to the Operations Manager component in System Center 2012 and the thinking behind them.
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Windows PowerShell Scripting Get Started
Securing credentials in PowerShell scripts
When administrators use unencrypted credentials in PowerShell scripts, they expose sensitive information. Find out the ways to secure credential use with automated tasks.
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IT's move to Azure drives Microsoft revenues skyward
The shift to remote work and accelerated cloud migrations during the pandemic have resulted in strong revenue growth for Microsoft. The company reported its Q4 earnings this week.
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What are Windows virtualization-based security features?
Microsoft Hyper-V on Windows comes with advanced protection schemes, including several virtualization-based security features the company introduced in Windows Server 2019.
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Microsoft Active Directory Design and Administration Problem Solve
DCs at sea? Dealing with mobile AD domains
It’s common for admins to deal with mobile users, but what if the domain itself moves? See how basic AD principles always apply -- no matter what the situation is.
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Alternatives to Windows Server Update Services
Compare the features and functionality of five prominent patch management tools for Microsoft and third-party applications to find the right option for your organization.
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Microsoft 365 E3 vs. Office 365 E3: What admins need to know
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Clearing up the Nano Server vs. Server Core confusion
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What are the differences among Windows file systems?
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Securing Active Directory also involves good backup practices
The 'Active Directory Administration Cookbook' covers what admins can do in advance to bring the identity and access management platform back online after an attack.
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Techniques to troubleshoot Active Directory issues
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Active Directory replication troubleshooting tips and tools
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Learn to configure Office 365 alerts and other security features
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Implement simple server monitoring with PowerShell
Administrators who build a server monitoring framework with PowerShell can develop their own customized checks for deeper insights into their environment.
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Windows Server System Insights steers admins from trouble
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PowerShell 7 remoting expands management horizons
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Is SCCM in Azure right for your organization?
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E-Handbook | June 2019
Windows and Linux: What systems administrators need to know
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E-Handbook | May 2018
Windows Server upgrade plan can influence hardware decisions
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E-Handbook | August 2017
Get answers to your Office 365 security and compliance questions
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E-Handbook | April 2017
Know what Windows Server 2016 benefits can do for your business
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E-Handbook | March 2017
What to do when it's time to upgrade email
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Active Directory (AD) is Microsoft's proprietary directory service.
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What admins should know about Microsoft Windows Terminal
There's a new terminal that puts a different spin on the traditional command-line tools used by Windows administrators with extensive functionality and customization options.
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Shore up defenses with help from Office 365 logs
Logging on Microsoft's productivity platform used in conjunction with other tools can form an effective shield from malicious actors looking to find a way into your organization.
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Microsoft subscriptions aren't right for everyone
With the push to deliver Office and Windows as services, Microsoft subscriptions will be a reality in most IT departments one way or another. But not all organizations are good candidates for going ...Continue Reading
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Open source PowerShell not a straight swap for Windows PowerShell
PowerShell Core 6.0 -- the open-source, cross-platform version of Windows PowerShell -- does not have all the features that longtime PowerShell users may be looking for. Last month's official ...Continue Reading
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Critical TCP/IP bug gets fixed for October Patch Tuesday
The number of security updates from Microsoft dips below the average of the previous several months, but a TCP/IP bug looms large for administrators.
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Exchange Server setup and troubleshooting
Exchange Server vNext will have subscription requirement
The news from Microsoft from this year's Ignite show for Exchange administrators was: You can keep your on-premises email platform, but you'll have to pay for it like Office 365.
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Enterprise infrastructure management
SharePoint gets multiple fixes for September Patch Tuesday
There were no zero-days or public disclosures from Microsoft this month, but patches for SharePoint and Exchange should get prompt attention.