Ask the Experts

Ask the Experts

• Should my small business move to Office 365?

  We're a small company with 200 mailboxes in on-premises Exchange 2013. What could Office 365 do that on-premises Exchange can't?  Continue Reading

• What are the limitations and drawbacks of an IPAM server?

  Windows Server IPAM can only handle one Active Directory forest. Learn about other limitations.  Continue Reading

• What are IPAM requirements in Windows Server 2012 R2?

  A standalone server is necessary to install an IPAM server on Windows Server 2012 R2.  Continue Reading

• What can Windows Server IPAM do for enterprises?

  As the BYOD trend means an increasing number of devices -- and therefore IP addresses -- Windows Server 2012 R2 is capable of managing the complexity.  Continue Reading

• How do I control the growth of Exchange 2010 database logs?

  I just upgraded to Exchange 2010, but Exchange is generating an immense amount of logs. How can I change this so they grow at a more reasonable rate?  Continue Reading

• What are some free or cheap Windows resources for server admins?

  You don't have to break the bank when it comes to finding resources for managing Windows Server.  Continue Reading

• What Windows Server monitoring tools are right for my budget?

  Windows Server monitoring tools range in cost from less than a hundred dollars to thousands of dollars. Here are some options to consider.  Continue Reading

• What's the best way to migrate databases in Exchange?

  I want to merge databases by moving mailboxes from Exchange 2007 into Exchange 2010. What's the best way to do this?  Continue Reading

• What happened to Windows MultiPoint Server?

  As of the next version of Windows Server, MultiPoint Server is now a role within Windows Server instead of a standalone product.  Continue Reading

• What are some free Windows Server monitoring tools?

  Our admins can't get everything they need from native monitoring tools. What free tools can we use to monitor the overall health of Windows Server?  Continue Reading

• Why is my mailbox quota warning not working?

  The quota warning messages in Exchange 2013 aren't showing for end users in our company. Is there a way to get them working again?  Continue Reading

• How do I grant users outside the LAN access to OWA?

  Our company has users who reside outside the local area network. What's the best way to grant those users access to Outlook Web App?  Continue Reading

• What are my options for an Exchange archive?

  Does Exchange have built-in support for archiving and stubbing, or are third-party tools the only options we have to do this?  Continue Reading

• What third-party Exchange backup tools exist?

  We're running mailbox servers in Windows Server 2008 R2 and don't want to use Windows Server Backup. What third-party options are available?  Continue Reading

• How can I receive and respond to server alerts?

  System Health in Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials can trigger alerts via email. Here's how to enable them.  Continue Reading