Ask the Experts

Ask the Experts

• Should in-house staff or consultants handle Windows Server 2016 upgrades?

  Is it better to approach a potential Windows Server 2016 upgrade using in-house staff, or should we seek the help of consultants?  Continue Reading

• How can we make a Windows Server 2016 upgrade painless?

  Companies exploring Windows Server 2016 wonder how disruptive upgrading will be. The first step to a pain-free move is to get IT teams up to speed.  Continue Reading

• What's the best way to handle Exchange mailbox limits?

  Exchange was running low on space, and Outlook asked if I wanted to archive my email messages. What will happen if I do that?  Continue Reading

• Two ways to authenticate a Hyper-V live migration

  When performing a Hyper-V live migration, what are the options for authenticating a system sign-on before the migration begins?  Continue Reading

• How can I optimize Hyper-V live migrations?

  When we perform a Hyper-V live migration, it bogs down our system. How can we reduce the size of the migration and optimize data transfer performance?  Continue Reading

• How secure are Hyper-V containers in Windows Server 2016?

  Container engines like Docker can compromise an entire root OS because of a lack of isolation. What steps can admins take to secure Hyper-V containers in Windows Server 2016?  Continue Reading

• How do Windows Server containers affect applications?

  Windows Nano Server is a lightweight OS that runs on containers. Learn how it works hand-in-hand with the recent developments in containerization.  Continue Reading

• What's the deal with Windows containers?

  Windows Server 2016 will support Docker containers native to Hyper-V. What are the benefits of using Docker containers with Windows?  Continue Reading

• What's the best way to migrate public folders to Exchange 2013?

  We need to move more than 20,000 Exchange 2010 public folders to Exchange 2013. What's the best way to do this?  Continue Reading

• How do Outlook clients know mailbox moves are done?

  I'm migrating Exchange 2010 mailboxes to Exchange 2013. How will Outlook clients know the mailboxes moved after the migration?  Continue Reading

• What is the best way to set up certificate pins?

  Certificate pinning helps prevent man-in-the-middle attacks. Here's how to get started, and learn about its potential drawbacks.  Continue Reading

• How does certificate pinning work within Windows Server?

  Certificate pinning allows admins to verify a legitimate certificate once and receive warnings if it changes.  Continue Reading

• What SCCM collections should I use for Linux?

  SCCM 2012 collections allow admins to organize Linux systems as well as Windows systems. How should admins approach it?  Continue Reading

• Can I include Linux systems in SCCM maintenance windows?

  SCCM maintenance windows allow for patching, upgrading and reconfiguring servers. Here's how to include Linux in the mix.  Continue Reading

• How do you use SCCM 2012 to see Linux systems?

  System Center Configuration manager can monitor and manage systems. Learn which Linux distros it supports.  Continue Reading