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Exchange Server setup and troubleshooting
What's new with the Exchange hybrid configuration wizard?
The Exchange configuration wizard continues to evolve into a refined utility with enhanced capabilities that administrators should explore when considering a hybrid deployment. Continue Reading
Are you ready for the Exchange 2010 end of life?
Whether you want to stay on premises with a newer version of Exchange Server or lift that workload into Microsoft's cloud version, there are pros and cons to weigh on each end. Continue Reading
Migrate to Exchange 2016 and beat the rush
The path to Office 365 is easier if you're on Exchange 2016, which brings cloud integration features that benefit users and administrators alike. Continue Reading
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More Exchange backup options cover various deployment types
Exchange administrators can choose from numerous backup offerings from Microsoft and third parties to restore individual emails or entire servers. Continue Reading
Email options: Upgrade Exchange or go another way?
Staying with Exchange Server is a valid choice. But there are other email options that deserve consideration. Continue Reading
Dig into the Exchange 2016 hardware requirements
A move to Exchange 2016 may mean increased costs to hardware that can support the latest Microsoft messaging platform.Continue Reading
Five reasons for an Office 365 hybrid deployment
Not all organizations can go all-in on cloud. There are five reasons why a hybrid Office 365 arrangement makes sense for those companies.Continue Reading
Five Exchange 2016 migration best practices
If your organization is considering an Exchange 2016 upgrade, follow these expert tips to make the transition as painless as possible.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
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
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Knowing when it's time for Exchange mailbox migration
The end-of-life moments for older versions of Exchange are coming (and have come already for some versions), coinciding with the release of Exchange Server 2016. While some organizations may make the jump to the newest release, a number of companies...Continue Reading
Deciphering Office 365 licensing for businesses
A subscription-based model allows an organization to choose an Office 365 license that fits its size and more importantly its needs.Continue Reading
Let's get IMAP vs. POP email protocols straight
IT pros must make a protocol choice -- POP vs. IMAP -- when they don't want outside applications interfering with email message downloading.Continue Reading
Administrators' choices for Exchange 2016 public folders
Administrators who want to migrate public folders to Exchange 2016 should weigh the benefits over Exchange 2013 public folders and any migration risks before deciding.Continue Reading
What third-party tools can I use for Office 365 monitoring?
Our business is migrating from an on-premises server to Office 365. What third-party monitoring tools can we use to make sure it is running at optimal performance?Continue Reading