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• Learn Group Policy basics for Windows administrators

  Group Policy hasn't changed much since its introduction, but it can be overwhelming to beginners. Learn how to use Group Policy to manage users and computers.  Continue Reading

• Poof! You're also a Linux administrator. Now what?

  Linux has crept into data centers where Windows was once the sole operating system. If you're a budding Linux admin, here's a guide to help get you started.  Continue Reading

• Should email platforms be hosted, or should they stay home?

  Messaging and web collaboration tools and other email alternatives can go to the cloud or stay on-premises. Where are you sending your email platforms?  Continue Reading

• Email alternatives signal the end for traditional messaging

  With email alternatives permeating the workplace, the onus is on IT to allow employees to communicate and collaborate effectively from anywhere.  Continue Reading

• Skype for Business vanishes after Office 2016 upgrade

  Customers who recently upgraded to Office 2016 were in for an unpleasant surprise after Skype for Business was uninstalled from their machines.  Continue Reading

• Conversational Geeks explicate migrating to Office 365

  What's the best way to understand confusing technology concepts? Chat about it. The Conversational Geeks explain how to migrate to Office 365.  Continue Reading

• How to calculate Exchange 2013 resource requirements

  Inadequate server resources can impair performance and growth. Here's how to calculate megacycles of work and memory requirements for Exchange 2013.  Continue Reading

• Tips for landing the best Windows administrator jobs

  Whether you're looking for the best Windows Server job or have been in your position for years, these five tips will help you strengthen your skills.  Continue Reading

• Configure disk volumes to optimize your Exchange 2013 performance

  The wrong disk volumes can foil Exchange optimization practices. Assess your configurations with support and compression in mind.  Continue Reading

• Words to go: Exchange 2013 management tools and features

  Need a quick glossary of Poison Message Queue, EAC and other administrative and management features and tools in Exchange 2013? Keep this handy list next to your desk.  Continue Reading

• Avoid Exchange 2013 storage snags with the right disks

  Choosing the right disks for your Exchange 2013 setup is a battle between cost and performance. How do you decide what's more important?  Continue Reading

• A first look into the Exchange 2016 Preview

  Microsoft rolled out the Exchange Server 2016 Preview with productivity and collaboration changes. But is it actually a new version of Exchange?  Continue Reading

• Top Windows Server admin tips of 2015 -- so far

  A lot has happened this year. Windows Server 2003 support ended and Windows Server 2016 was announced. Here are some must-read tips for 2015.  Continue Reading

• Is RAID 5 or RAID 10 a better Exchange 2013 storage choice?

  Choosing the right RAID level for your Exchange 2013 setup can prevent disk failures and improve overall storage performance.  Continue Reading

• Overcome Exchange 2013 storage sizing issues

  Properly sizing an Exchange 2013 deployment protects it from future performance issues resulting from storage bottlenecks.  Continue Reading