April 2013

• April 30, 2013 30 Apr'13

  Virtualizing Microsoft Exchange Server

  While virtualizing Exchange Server can reduce operational costs, improve flexibility and consolidate resources, a proper plan is necessary in order to avoid potential complications. One question many shops contemplate is whether to choose Microsoft ...  Continue Reading

• April 30, 2013 30 Apr'13

  A spring pitch for our Ask the Expert section

  Back in January, I urged readers to be part of our Ask the Experts revival. I'm here now not only to reiterate that suggestion, but also to highlight some of the terrific expert responses we've ...  Continue Reading

• April 30, 2013 30 Apr'13

  Options for accessing Exchange Server mail on Surface tablets

  With tablet usage on the rise, users should know how to access Exchange Server mail. Outlook isn't included on the Surface, but other options exist.  Continue Reading

• April 29, 2013 29 Apr'13

  Windows Azure Active Directory steps out of the shadows

  As Windows Azure Active Directory moves into general availability, we look at how it can help admins manage user authentication in the cloud.  Continue Reading

• April 29, 2013 29 Apr'13

  Prioritize your IT tasks and finally conquer your to-do list

  It's easy to feel overwhelmed by a growing to-do list of IT tasks, but there are easy ways you can decide what to tackle first and what can wait.  Continue Reading

• April 29, 2013 29 Apr'13

  Steps to read XML files with PowerShell

  Wondering how to get PowerShell to read XML files? Our expert explains a few methods you could use.  Continue Reading

• April 29, 2013 29 Apr'13

  When to use a PowerShell workflow

  A PowerShell workflow may be one of the most talked about features in PowerShell v3, but that doesn't mean admins know how to use it.  Continue Reading

• April 29, 2013 29 Apr'13

  How can I make my PowerShell output look better?

  One of the most common PowerShell questions is how to format the output so it's more presentable. Our expert offers some insight.  Continue Reading

• April 29, 2013 29 Apr'13

  Logging your every move with a PowerShell transcript

  There are a few methods for creating a PowerShell transcript that logs everything. We highlight a few of these and what to know about each.  Continue Reading

• April 26, 2013 26 Apr'13

  How new System Center 2012 features ease cloud management

  New System Center 2012 features offer flexible and scalable management options no matter your server location.  Continue Reading

• April 26, 2013 26 Apr'13

  Downsides to consider with System Center 2012 features

  Your enterprise may want to avoid System Center 2012 if you have cost or mixed infrastructure concerns.  Continue Reading

• April 25, 2013 25 Apr'13

  What to do if you suspect an Office 365 outage

  An Office 365 outage may be widespread or unique to your deployment. Discover how to find out, as well as the best ways to prepare your organization.  Continue Reading

• April 25, 2013 25 Apr'13

  Five ways admins can embrace Windows Server 2012 Remote Management

  As Microsoft encourages Windows admins to deal with servers offsite, here are some easy steps they can use for Windows Server 2012 Remote Management.  Continue Reading

• April 24, 2013 24 Apr'13

  Where did the hub transport server role go in Exchange 2013?

  Although the hub transport server is no longer a separate role in Exchange 2013, the transport architecture and services still live on.  Continue Reading

• April 24, 2013 24 Apr'13

  Exchange ActiveSync monitoring a necessity for enterprise mobility

  As organizations scale up mobile initiatives, ActiveSync monitoring is crucial to avoiding performance bottlenecks and overloading Exchange.  Continue Reading

• April 23, 2013 23 Apr'13

  Windows Server 2012 and its hardware requirements

  The expanded capabilities of Windows Server 2012 are proving attractive to enterprise IT decision makers. This ATB guide chapter will provide those decision makers with detailed information about what hardware they’ll need in place to proceed with ...  Continue Reading

• April 23, 2013 23 Apr'13

  Profiling the best Exchange Server professionals (April 2013) – Jeff Guillet

  Since beginning the "Profiling the best Exchange Server professionals" program last October, I've relied on those in the Exchange community to nominate worthy candidates for the award. This month, ...  Continue Reading

• April 23, 2013 23 Apr'13

  Microsoft Software Assurance (SA)

  Microsoft Assurance Software is a program that was introduced in 2002 to help users with the maintenance of Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office and applications for the server and desktop.  Continue Reading

• April 22, 2013 22 Apr'13

  Tech Watch: What to expect in future Windows Server 2012 versions

  There will be major changes in future versions of Windows Server 2012, including Windows Server Blue. Spoiler alert: Get ready for a cloud OS.  Continue Reading

• April 22, 2013 22 Apr'13

  Microsoft Exchange 2013 Managed Store

  The Microsoft Exchange 2013 Managed Store is a mechanism used in Exchange Server 2013 to isolate failures at the database level.  Continue Reading