May 2014

May 30, 2014 30 May'14
Five Windows Server 2012 R2 features admins should know

The features in the latest iteration of Windows Server can improve an enterprise's capabilities and bring it closer to the cloud. Continue Reading
May 29, 2014 29 May'14
Microsoft offers IT pros clarity for Office 365 updates

Microsoft will tweak its Office 365 update process to provide a bit of clarity for IT admins frustrated with its previous lack of communication. Continue Reading
May 28, 2014 28 May'14
Changes in Exchange 2013 CU5 target OAB, hybrid Exchange

Microsoft's update for Exchange 2013 includes changes to OAB generation and its popular configuration wizard. Continue Reading

May 28, 2014 28 May'14
Why did my migrated mailbox disappear?

If a mailbox doesn't show up in the Exchange Control Panel after a migration, some simple factors could make it look like it went missing. Continue Reading
May 27, 2014 27 May'14
Options for migrating to a hybrid Exchange deployment

Choose the best approach to migrate to hybrid Exchange and learn about new features that support multi-forest hybrid deployments. Continue Reading
May 23, 2014 23 May'14
Office 365 migrations don't have to be a pain in the IaaS

Cloud migrations are the latest pain in the IaaS for IT pros, particularly for those doing large scale Office 365 moves. But help has arrived. Continue Reading
May 21, 2014 21 May'14
Seven things to know before you migrate to Exchange 2007

Thinking of moving off Exchange 2003? Learn more about Exchange 2007's features and capabilities and how they may help your organization. Continue Reading
May 19, 2014 19 May'14
Learn your options for monitoring Exchange deployments

Monitoring an Exchange deployment isn't new, but plenty has changed when it comes to what admins should do. Continue Reading
May 19, 2014 19 May'14
Microsoft delivers fix for Exchange 2013 SP1 Hub Transport service

Microsoft delivered a fix for an issue affecting the front-end Hub Transport service in Exchange Server 2013 SP1. The fix addresses a problem with the Transport service that stops and doesn't ... Continue Reading
May 19, 2014 19 May'14
One simple upgrade could prevent this annoying Exchange error

If you keep getting this error when you restart Exchange, it isn't the error you have to worry about -- it's the potential upgrade. Continue Reading

May 16, 2014 16 May'14
Microsoft pushes Azure, leaves data centers in the dark

Microsoft’s enterprise vision revolves around cloud computing, so where do users of products like System Center Configuration Manager stand? Continue Reading
May 15, 2014 15 May'14
Two ways to deploy Windows Azure Pack

There's more than one way to install Windows Azure Pack. We outline two methods to help you determine which is best for your company. Continue Reading
May 15, 2014 15 May'14
Do I need Windows Azure Pack Update Rollup 1?

Learn more about what's new in UR1 for Windows Azure Pack and how to decide if your organization should deploy it. Continue Reading
May 15, 2014 15 May'14
What's involved in a Windows Azure Pack installation?

It helps to know the issues surrounding Azure integration with Windows Server 2012 R2 and its implications for the data center. Continue Reading
May 14, 2014 14 May'14
Microsoft Windows Update Agent

Microsoft Windows Update Agent is a tool that can work in conjunction with Windows Server Update Services on each client computer in an enterprise that checks for available updates. Continue Reading
May 14, 2014 14 May'14
Microsoft Virtual Machine Bus (VMBus)

Microsoft Virtual Machine Bus (VMBus) is a mechanism within the Hyper-V architecture that enables logical communication in partitions. Continue Reading
May 14, 2014 14 May'14
Microsoft Virtual Machine Converter (MVMC)

Microsoft Virtual Machine Converter (MVMC) is a supported stand-alone option that can convert VMware virtual machines and virtual disks into Hyper-V VMs and virtual hard disks. Continue Reading
May 13, 2014 13 May'14
Patch Tuesday brings security updates for IE, Office, SharePoint

In this month's Patch Tuesday Microsoft addresses critical remote code execution vulnerabilities in Office, SharePoint and an IE security issue. Continue Reading
May 13, 2014 13 May'14
It's time to reevaluate your email data retention policies

Email is critical to most businesses, so Exchange should be front and center in an organization's data retention program. Continue Reading
May 13, 2014 13 May'14
Decide the best approach to migrate to Office 365

Organizations with complex setups are warming up to Office 365, but there's plenty of work to do to figure out the best migration approach. Continue Reading