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• Microsoft expands Office 365 MFA support, but snags remain

  Administrators can use multifactor authentication to lock down Office 365, but the newer Azure Active Directory PowerShell module that ties services together has some drawbacks. Continue Reading

• Manage Linux servers with a Windows admin's toolkit

  Even Microsoft recognizes it's no longer just a Windows world. Here's what Windows administrators can do to pick up Linux management and monitoring. Continue Reading

• Navigate the Microsoft roadmap and keep IT pros challenged

  Microsoft wants Windows shops to get on board with all of its latest technologies. But that ideal doesn't always mesh with the realities that admins face. Continue Reading

• Use PowerShell for help with DNS server management

  Administrators can use point-and-click management tools to update DNS servers, but a PowerShell script will automate these routine tasks. Continue Reading

• Stay vigilant with compliance management tools in Exchange, Office 365

  Organizations must set up messaging platforms to prevent email purges, often to meet legal obligations. These tips help Exchange and Office 365 administrators stay compliant. Continue Reading

• What to do when it's time to upgrade email

  Email remains a vital tool for businesses large and small. And more than ever before, there are options for how to provide it.Continue Reading

• Ways to adapt to Microsoft patching changes

  Microsoft's switch to rollup patching makes it imperative for administrators to streamline the update process for Windows Server systems.Continue Reading

• Tap PowerShell DSC resources to automate web server construction

  Administrators will create numerous IIS web servers during their IT careers. With Desired State Configuration, admins can automate this task with cleaner results.Continue Reading

• Learn how to manage Exchange outages with four expert tips

  Exchange's automated maintenance routines only go so far. Administrators need a repertoire of troubleshooting tools and techniques to unclog problems and get messages moving.Continue Reading

• Use the Group Policy settings reference guide to avoid disruptions

  With Windows Server's updates to Group Policy settings and templates comes a danger for administrators: users flooding the help desk with tickets.Continue Reading

• Exchange hybrid arrangement adds management complexity

  On-premises Exchange Server and Office 365 can make a great team -- if admins pay attention to certain features and adjust management practices accordingly.Continue Reading

• Five ways to improve Windows Server hardening

  Microsoft bolstered security features in Windows Server 2016, but administrators can further lock down the environment with these Windows Server hardening tips.Continue Reading

• Catch up on the Windows Server patches of 2017

  Windows Server patches plug security holes, fix bugs and optimize performance. With a complex technology stack, admins can't always update on Patch Tuesday. Not to worry.Continue Reading

• Trust, but verify after Exchange Server 2016 installation

  Admins may be eager to put Exchange Server 2016 into production after installation, but they should check off several tasks to ensure the messaging platform is stable.Continue Reading

• Set PowerShell execution policy based on your needs

  Scripts to automate workflows and other procedures can be a boon to the IT staff, but there may be situations where it makes sense to adjust the PowerShell execution policy.Continue Reading