Ask the Experts

Ask the Experts

• How do I move up from an Exchange 2013 single-server setup?

  I want to move from a single Exchange 2013 server to multiple servers, including multiple database and client access servers, for HA. What's the best way to do this?  Continue Reading

• Why is my Exchange 2013 mailbox migration moving slowly?

  My mailbox migration from Exchange 2010 to Exchange 2013 is moving very slowly. What might be causing this and how can I speed up the process?  Continue Reading

• What third-party Azure management tools should I use?

  SCOM 2012 is Azure's native monitoring platform, but these third-party cloud management tools give IT shops more control over their Azure environments.  Continue Reading

• Do I need to migrate public folders to Exchange 2010?

  I'm finishing up an Exchange 2007 to 2010 migration. Do I need to switch over the public folders? If so, what is the best method to do it?  Continue Reading

• How should we use SCOM 2012 for Azure management?

  Our organization uses Azure for cloud services, but we need a way to monitor health and performance. Can we use SCOM 2012 for Azure management?  Continue Reading

• How do I restore my Exchange 2010 database after a hack?

  Hackers corrupted my Exchange 2010 files, so now I can't open them. How can I restore my server and prevent this from happening again?  Continue Reading

• 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