Features

Features

• Office 365 management tips for Exchange administrators

  Going to the cloud can alleviate a lot of mundane duties, but there are still common tasks required for managing Office 365.  Continue Reading

• Exchange Server best practices for administrators

  Exchange Server errors are an unfortunate but often unavoidable reality for administrators. These tips will help Exchange admins maintain the security and health of their servers.  Continue Reading

• Learn the basics of PowerShell Desired State Configuration

  PowerShell DSC allows administrators to define and manage the configurations of operating systems and applications. Here's how it works and how to use it.  Continue Reading

• Crunching the costs of Microsoft Exchange on-premises vs. cloud services

  Security concerns are less of an issue for most organizations, but do the costs of using Exchange on premises vs. the Office 365 mail service stack up?  Continue Reading

• Ransomware protection is futile, but all hope is not lost

  It's only a matter of time before a hacker infiltrates your system and holds your files hostage. But there are ways to blunt a Windows ransomware assault.  Continue Reading

• Words to go: Exchange Server architecture

  Microsoft's Exchange team released its recommendations for the preferred architecture for Exchange 2013 and 2016. Here are some terms Exchange architects should know.  Continue Reading

• Exchange 2016 CU1 overshadowed when mailbox anchor drops

  Microsoft released updates for all supported versions of Exchange Server. The updates cover issues with mailbox anchoring in Exchange 2013 and improvements to lagged database copies.  Continue Reading

• How can administrators prepare for the Windows Docker invasion?

  Docker management on the Windows Server platform is just one of the many issues containers bring to the data center.  Continue Reading

• Microsoft certification preparation advice for Windows admins

  Windows admins who want to prepare for Microsoft certification should learn which options exist and best align with their career path in order to form an effective study strategy.  Continue Reading

• A new skill for Windows Server administrators: Building their brand

  Marketing yourself may not come naturally for Windows systems administrators but there are several ways to get noticed for promotions or a new career trajectory.  Continue Reading

• Five points to consider before a SharePoint Online migration

  Organizations that are planning a move from on-premises SharePoint to SharePoint Online should consider which features may not survive a migration to the cloud.  Continue Reading

• What you need to know about Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute

  Azure ExpressRoute provides a private cloud connection that is secure and predictable. Read our Azure ExpressRoute FAQ to find out more about this Microsoft cloud feature.  Continue Reading

• Must-know Exchange Server info from 2015

  We've rounded up the top Exchange Server info of the past year, including a look at deploying Exchange 2016, and troubleshooting common Outlook error messages.  Continue Reading

• Anticipation builds for key Windows Server 2016 features

  Microsoft's push to develop its container technology and its other advancements in Windows Server caught the attention of our experts.  Continue Reading

• Surprise changes in the Exchange 2016 release

  Exchange 2016 brought mixed feelings for admins who felt like the release was more of an Exchange 2013 Service Pack than a new version. See which changes made it to the final release.  Continue Reading