Ask the Experts

Ask the Experts

• Can I restore Active Directory to different hardware?

  I need to restore Active Directory to a different hardware platform. Which backup method should I use to avoid problems?  Continue Reading

• Can I use third-party tools to back up Active Directory?

  Although Windows Server has a built-in backup tool, third-party tools offer useful capabilities, such as reporting and alerting features, to help admins back up Active Directory.  Continue Reading

• How to plan an Active Directory backup and restoration

  I need to back up Active Directory, but I'm not sure which method to use. What are my options for a painless backup and restoration effort?  Continue Reading

• Can I thwart Exchange mailbox recovery by generating logs?

  I have limited drive space on my Exchange Server but need to restore large mailboxes. Can I prevent mailbox restores from a recovery database by circular logging?  Continue Reading

• 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