February 2015

February 27, 2015 27 Feb'15
Control Exchange Online access for a more secure organization

Exchange Online's conditional access features gives organizations tighter control over how they keep end users' devices and information safe. Continue Reading
February 27, 2015 27 Feb'15
A guide to Windows Server 2003 end of life

This guide will help enterprises start the Windows Server 2003 migration process and decide which upgrade option is right for their organization. Continue Reading
February 24, 2015 24 Feb'15
IIS exploits in Windows Server and how you can fix them

There are several flaws in IIS that can jeopardize the security of Windows servers. Here are some of the top threats and how to solve them. Continue Reading

February 20, 2015 20 Feb'15
Microsoft RD Virtualization Host (Remote Desktop Virtualization Host)

Microsoft RD Virtualization Host (Remote Desktop Virtualization Host) is a Remote Desktop Services role service in Windows Server 2008 R2. Continue Reading
February 18, 2015 18 Feb'15
DH2i first off the line with Windows Server containers

With DH2i's release of DxEnterprise, IT pros can manage enterprise deployments of Windows Server containers. Continue Reading
February 18, 2015 18 Feb'15
Office 365 Video puts MS Enterprise Social in limelight

Office 365 Video gives enterprises a new, easy way to post and view videos while providing control over who can access them. Continue Reading
February 18, 2015 18 Feb'15
Password synchronization evolves in Azure's new write-back option

Password management is tricky, especially with on-premises and cloud setups. Azure's password write-back option can help with password sync problems. Continue Reading
February 18, 2015 18 Feb'15
Previewing Windows Server storage replication

The preview of Windows Server contains new storage replication features, but it's not enabled by default. Here's how to get started. Continue Reading
February 16, 2015 16 Feb'15
Simple steps to strengthen Exchange 2013 security

Email is a treasure trove of sensitive information. Exchange administrators must frequently check five areas to ensure email security. Continue Reading
February 16, 2015 16 Feb'15
Considerations for scale-out file servers

Scale-out file servers can significantly lower storage costs, but it might not be right for organizations. Here's what to consider. Continue Reading

February 13, 2015 13 Feb'15
Migration options for Windows Server 2003 IT shops

IT shops only have months to go before Windows Server 2003's end-of-life, and getting off the aging software could mean reaching into wallets. Continue Reading
February 13, 2015 13 Feb'15
Migration patterns: Ensuring successful Windows Server transitions

Some organizations have not yet migrated to Windows Server 2012 R2. While Microsoft makes it easier than ever to migrate, users don’t necessarily feel compelled to do so. These holdouts may instead be looking at other paths. For instance, what can ... Continue Reading
February 12, 2015 12 Feb'15
Security survey shows Exchange as a sitting duck for attacks

Securing your Exchange setup is vital to keep your business up and running. However, recent security reviews show there's room for improvement. Continue Reading
February 10, 2015 10 Feb'15
Microsoft issues fixes for Internet Explorer, Group Policy

Microsoft issued patches across nine bulletins for February's Patch Tuesday update. The company fixed issues within Group Policy and Internet Explorer. Continue Reading
February 10, 2015 10 Feb'15
Access Exchange 2013 public folders in a hybrid setup

Organizations that have a hybrid setup with on-premises Exchange 2013 often need a way for users to access Public Folders with mailboxes in the cloud. Continue Reading
February 09, 2015 09 Feb'15
What a hybrid setup means for Exchange's future

Organizations that don't want to move entire workloads to the cloud have another option that's gaining popularity. Continue Reading
February 06, 2015 06 Feb'15
Strengthen your Active Directory password policy settings

Weak passwords can create vulnerabilities in your enterprise's security. Creating strong password standards and policies can help protect against threats. Continue Reading
February 05, 2015 05 Feb'15
Get your Windows Server 2003 migration underway -- or pay

Windows Server 2003 migrations are not for rookie IT admins, but the cost of delaying a move is even more overwhelming. Continue Reading
February 05, 2015 05 Feb'15
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
February 04, 2015 04 Feb'15
Making Windows security training work for you

A career in Windows security is one of the hottest specialties for an administrator. Here are a few skills to put into practice to advance in the industry. Continue Reading