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• FAQ: Three questions on Hyper-V 3.0 features in Windows Server 2012

  Administrators can improve VM automation, storage performance and data protection by using the new Hyper-V 3.0 features in Windows Server 2012.  Continue Reading

• Tracking OWA connections to client access servers

  One Exchange admin wants to know the best way to track OWA connections to his client access servers. Our expert has the answer.  Continue Reading

• All about Exchange mailbox database white space

  In this expert Q&A, you'll learn what Exchange mailbox database white space is, ways to check how much you have in your deployment and other best practices.  Continue Reading

• Is it safe to delete Exchange 2010 log files?

  One admin wants to know if it's a smart idea to delete Exchange 2010 log files. To put it simply, it's not, and here's why.  Continue Reading

• Exchange 2010 setup error: Cannot create IIS virtual directory

  One administrator encountered Exchange 2010 setup errors after uninstalling the platform. Find out what our expert recommends.  Continue Reading

• FAQ: Troubleshooting common errors in Microsoft PowerShell

  In this FAQ, we have our resident PowerShell expert answer some common questions to help admins troubleshoot errors in this scripting language.  Continue Reading

• FAQ: Clustering in Windows Server 2012

  Clustering in Windows went through major change with the Windows Server 2012 release. Here's what's new and how to take advantage of the improvements.  Continue Reading

• Configuring Exchange 2010 out of office messages

  If a user forgets to turn on his Exchange 2010 out of office message, he may rely on you to do that for him. Fortunately, you have a couple options.  Continue Reading

• Why do I get a PowerShell error when trying to access a file?

  One common PowerShell error occurs because of the way PowerShell is told how to access a file. Here's how to fix it and avoid it in the future.  Continue Reading

• How to update an Exchange 2010 database availability group

  Updating database availability groups is an important part of the Exchange service pack installation process. Learn the steps necessary to update your DAG.  Continue Reading

• Should I snapshot Exchange 2010?

  An admin wants to know if it's smart to snapshot Exchange Server 2010. Our expert weighs in.  Continue Reading

• Why does a PowerShell command run fine locally, but not remotely?

  Admins starting to use PowerShell's Remoting features may run into some growing pains with remote commands. Combat these with a few simple tricks.  Continue Reading

• What’s the difference between MX records and smart hosts?

  A new Exchange administrator is confused as to the difference between MX records and smart hosts. Discover what each does and their role in email delivery.  Continue Reading

• FAQ: Making sense of Windows Server 2012

  Windows Server 2012 is out. Haven't had the time to read up on new features? Catch up and have your questions answered.  Continue Reading

• Exchange 2010 setup error: Could not find domain controller

  Did you receive an error message describing difficulty finding a domain controller during Exchange 2010 setup? Read the steps necessary to get around it.  Continue Reading