June 2011

June 30, 2011 30 Jun'11
Config iSCSI for Windows Server: Seven tips you forgot to remember

Dealing with iSCSI remains a challenge for some IT pros. Find out tips you forgot to remember when configuring the system. Continue Reading
June 30, 2011 30 Jun'11
Resolving three common Exchange Server 2010 issues

Exchange 2010 is an improvement over Exchange 2007, but it isn’t perfect. Here are three common Exchange Server 2010 problems -- and their solutions. Continue Reading
June 30, 2011 30 Jun'11
Assembling an effective Exchange data retention policy

Companies can get in trouble for not retaining Exchange email and data, or holding onto that information for too long. Learn how to build an effective data retention policy to avoid legal issues. Continue Reading

June 29, 2011 29 Jun'11
Validate determines root cause of server network issues

By using the Cluster Validation Wizard on Windows Server 2008, admins can help pinpoint issues with the network in failover clusters. Continue Reading
June 28, 2011 28 Jun'11
The benefits -- and risks -- of hosted Exchange

The idea of moving Exchange to the cloud stirs fear in IT pros, but hosted options make sense for some firms. Here’s how to decide if it is right for your company. Continue Reading
June 28, 2011 28 Jun'11
Office 365: Convergence in the cloud

Companies looking to host Exchange might want to look at Office 365, a bundle that includes Exchange, SharePoint and Lync Online. Continue Reading
June 28, 2011 28 Jun'11
What you need to know before virtualizing Exchange 2010

Before actually virtualizing Exchange Server 2010, there are a few things admins should know. Prepare yourself with this quick list of need-to-know info. Continue Reading
June 28, 2011 28 Jun'11
Hosting Exchange: Making sense of the dollars and cents

Out expert offers up some cost analysis when moving Exchange to the cloud. Continue Reading
June 27, 2011 27 Jun'11
Ten great summer books for IT pros

Stretch your mind this summer with one or more of these great books. We cover it all from Microsoft to the evolution of the Helvetica font. Continue Reading
June 24, 2011 24 Jun'11
Exchange 2010 SP1 problem? Update Rollup 4 might fix it

If you run Exchange Server 2010 SP1 or plan to upgrade, check out some of the important fixes and feature enhancements in Update Rollup 4. Continue Reading

June 21, 2011 21 Jun'11
Low-cost storage options for Exchange Server 2010

Microsoft condones cheap storage to combat bloated databases in Exchange Server 2010. Find out how much you can save and how DAGs fit into the pricing model. Continue Reading
June 21, 2011 21 Jun'11
Eight best practices for retaining IT talent

All companies concentrate on hiring the right people for IT, but few focus on retaining them. These tips will help you engage your staff members and build loyalty within the group. Continue Reading
June 21, 2011 21 Jun'11
Understanding Active Directory's role in the cloud

IT managers are skeptical about using Active Directory in the cloud. Some enterprises are doing it, but how does one make the transition? Continue Reading
June 21, 2011 21 Jun'11
Windows cloud spotlight

Microsoft's Azure and lower operating costs are driving the rapid adoption of cloud services by enterprises. Find out more about what's making cloud the next big thing. Continue Reading
June 20, 2011 20 Jun'11
Will Microsoft's messaging monopoly devolve into a mere utility?

Microsoft has an iron grip on the desktop and now the messaging-collaboration market, but its fortunes could fade if it can't generate new services based on those products. Continue Reading
June 20, 2011 20 Jun'11
Performance depleted? The File Server Capacity Tool can tell you why

The File Server Capacity Tool can help admins determine whether or not a server can handle system loads, but another use is to determine if a build is the cause of lower performance. Continue Reading
June 20, 2011 20 Jun'11
The benefits of Outlook Web App 2010 segmentation

There are many new and improved features in Outlook Web App 2010, but that doesn’t mean you need them all. Here’s how they impact your environment, and how to disable them. Continue Reading
June 16, 2011 16 Jun'11
How to add certificates to Exchange Server 2010

Are you trying to import a new certificate into Exchange 2010? Check out these simple steps. Continue Reading
June 15, 2011 15 Jun'11
Test your Windows Server performance knowledge

Take this quiz to see how much you know about tuning Windows Servers for optimal performance. Continue Reading
June 14, 2011 14 Jun'11
Microsoft’s new server for tight budgets

Microsoft’s MultiPoint Server 2011 helps IT shops with limited funds that need to connect old computers to a central machine. Continue Reading