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• June 17, 2015 17 Jun'15

  Exchange 2013 CU9 adds little in new functionality

  With the upcoming Exchange 2016 release, don't be surprised at the lack of new features or functionality in the recent Exchange 2013 cumulative update.

• June 09, 2015 09 Jun'15

  Patch Tuesday fixes focus on Office, IE, Exchange Server

  June proves less buggy for Microsoft as Redmond issues only two critical patches targeting Internet Explorer and Windows Media Player.

• June 02, 2015 02 Jun'15

  The top Windows Server tips and news of May 2015

  For our monthly feature, we look at the most popular stories on SearchWindowsServer.com the previous month and share it with you. In May, our readers were curious about the lack of containers in ...

• June 02, 2015 02 Jun'15

  The top Exchange Server content of May 2015

  In our monthly feature, we look at the most popular Exchange content from the previous month and share it with you. For May, readers wanted to learn more about Exchange Server 2016, which is ...

• May 21, 2015 21 May'15

  Microsoft releases preview of Outlook.com updates

  Microsoft delivered an Outlook.com update with a host of new features and capabilities this week to a small group of end users. The update is a part of a plan to upgrade Outlook.com to a new ...

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• May 18, 2015 18 May'15

  Why it will be easier to deploy Exchange Server 2016

  There are three new deployment experiences admins should prepare for in the upcoming Exchange 2016 release.

• May 14, 2015 14 May'15

  Cloud grabs limelight at Microsoft Ignite conference

  Exchange Server 2016, cloud and hybrid Exchange options were highlights from Microsoft Ignite, says one MVP.

• May 13, 2015 13 May'15

  Admins encouraged by Exchange 2016 features

  Admins should take note of these new and improved features and capabilities in Exchange Server 2016, experts say.

• May 12, 2015 12 May'15

  Patch Tuesday fixes issued for IE, Office, SharePoint Server

  A Windows Server 2003 vulnerability won't receive a fix in the latest batch of Patch Tuesday updates.

• May 11, 2015 11 May'15

  Windows Update for Business gives IT more control

  Microsoft divulged details on Windows Update for Business, a new option to help admins control when Windows 10 client devices receive updates by distinguishing update rings.

• May 06, 2015 06 May'15

  Admins get a glimpse of Exchange Server 2016

  Exchange 2016 will get a face lift this summer as admins familiar with Office 365 stand to benefit from the 'cloud-first, mobile-first' mantra.

• May 06, 2015 06 May'15

  Windows Server 2016 preview 2 hits without containers

  Microsoft has re-factored Windows Server around containers, but IT pros must wait a little longer before they can actually test them out.

• May 01, 2015 01 May'15

  The top Exchange Server content of April 2015

  In our monthly feature, we look at the Exchange content most popular with our readers in April. Our readers wanted to learn quick fixes for some of the most common errors in Outlook, what they ...

• April 30, 2015 30 Apr'15

  Experts share predictions for Microsoft Ignite

  Experts give insights on Microsoft Ignite, what Windows services they hope to hear about, and whether this show will live up to TechEd conference fame.

• April 29, 2015 29 Apr'15

  Microsoft Ignite sessions Exchange admins should attend

  Attending the upcoming Ignite conference? One MVP explains which sessions Exchange admins should go to and what takeaways to expect.

• April 28, 2015 28 Apr'15

  Exchange experts offer predictions for Ignite conference

  Admins should plan on learning more about the newest version of Exchange, Office 365 developments and hybrid functionality at Ignite, our experts say.

• April 15, 2015 15 Apr'15

  Microsoft releases name of Exchange Server v.Next

  The next version of Exchange Server will be called Exchange Server 2016 and will be shipped in the second half of this year, Microsoft said in a blog post. The new version of Exchange Server will ...

• April 14, 2015 14 Apr'15

  Patch Tuesday fixes issued for HTTP, Internet Explorer

  Microsoft issued patches across 11 bulletins addressing 25 vulnerabilities for April's Patch Tuesday, and rolled out Skype for Business to Office 365 customers.

• April 09, 2015 09 Apr'15

  Microsoft goes small with Nano Server

  What's more (or less) Server Core than Server Core? Microsoft's Nano Server, expected in the next release of Windows Server, will be all about PowerShell management.

• March 19, 2015 19 Mar'15

  Exchange 2013 CU8 includes Public Folder and EAS fixes

  The recent Exchange 2013 cumulative update includes improved features for Public Folders and Exchange ActiveSync.

• March 10, 2015 10 Mar'15

  Patch Tuesday fixes tackle IE, Office flaws

  Microsoft issued patches across 14 bulletins for this month's Patch Tuesday update, including fixes for Windows and Office.

• March 06, 2015 06 Mar'15

  Clinton's personal email account use raises IT policy questions

  Recent reports about Hillary Clinton's personal email use for government work has ignited a discussion among IT pros.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• February 04, 2015 04 Feb'15

  Office 365 Clutter brings order to disorderly mailboxes

  Clutter, one of the newest Office 365 features, learns email habits to help end users create more space in their inboxes.

• February 03, 2015 03 Feb'15

  The top Exchange content of January 2015

  In our monthly feature, we round up the Exchange content most popular with our readers and share it with you. For the beginning of the new year, Exchange admins wanted to know which apps would be ...

• January 15, 2015 15 Jan'15

  Can SharePoint keep up with collaboration competition?

  Collaboration tools like Dropbox and Google Drive are taking SharePoint's share of the market, but what can Microsoft do to bolster functionality?

• January 14, 2015 14 Jan'15

  Microsoft patches one critical flaw, rolls out new notification process

  January saw a light Patch Tuesday, but Microsoft's move to discontinue its advance notification service has rankled security researchers.

• January 09, 2015 09 Jan'15

  Internal memo reveals plans to spur Windows app development

  Trying to catch up with archrivals Apple and Android, Microsoft launches an initiative to lure new developers for its Windows, cloud and mobile platforms.

• December 10, 2014 10 Dec'14

  Google Compute Engine adds Windows, Exchange support

  Google Compute Engine adds Windows support -- another sign of the platform's growing maturity and one fewer reason for enterprises to say no.

• July 03, 2014 03 Jul'14

  Two new SCCM add-ons for advanced IT management

  Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager tools fit the bill for small shops, but enterprises may have to spring for third-party SCCM add-ons.

• February 25, 2014 25 Feb'14

  Microsoft releases Exchange Server 2013 SP1 for download

  Microsoft made the long-awaited Exchange Server 2013 Service Pack 1 available for download today. First announced in November 2013, the company said Exchange Server admins could expect to see a ...

• February 04, 2014 04 Feb'14

  IT pros size up new Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella with a critical eye

  Microsoft's new CEO Satya Nadella brings technical expertise to the helm, but can he provide a roadmap that offers IT pros reason for optimism rather than continued frustration?

• January 24, 2014 24 Jan'14

  New Microsoft certs changes that IT pros need to know

  The Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 8.1 and System Center 2012 R2 releases are responsible for the updated MCSA and MCSE cert exams.

• December 03, 2013 03 Dec'13

  Successful career strategies for IT administrators

  IT admins can craft a successful career with professional development, crucial certifications and being inspired by innovative CIO strategy.

• October 08, 2013 08 Oct'13

  Facing threat from competitors, Microsoft spells out cloud plans

  With stiff competition from cloud competitors like Amazon, Microsoft is offering Azure discounts to customers who enter into enterprise agreements.

• August 09, 2013 09 Aug'13

  Microsoft hikes Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter edition pricing

  Microsoft made changes to its license pricing, upping the cost of Windows Server 2012 R2 by as much as 28%. It also discussed a new licensing option.

• July 11, 2013 11 Jul'13

  Microsoft's reorganization may have long-term impact on IT, systems

  Microsoft's reorganization may not impact IT in the short term, but questions surround how it will affect the quality of its products and services over time.

• June 11, 2013 11 Jun'13

  Q&A: Anderson talks BYOD management in Windows Server 2012 R2

  Microsoft's Brad Anderson talks about changes to expect in Windows Server 2012 R2 features, including some to security and enterprise mobility.

• April 24, 2013 24 Apr'13

  Exchange ActiveSync monitoring a necessity for enterprise mobility

  As organizations scale up mobile initiatives, ActiveSync monitoring is crucial to avoiding performance bottlenecks and overloading Exchange.

• April 17, 2013 17 Apr'13

  IT shops seeking IaaS consider Windows Azure Infrastructure Services

  IT shops in the midst of determining their cloud strategies see Microsoft’s Windows Azure Infrastructure Services as a viable IaaS alternative to AWS.

• April 09, 2013 09 Apr'13

  Critical RDP, Internet Explorer fixes included in Patch Tuesday update

  April's Patch Tuesday update fixes 13 vulnerabilities in IE, Remote Desktop Protocol, SharePoint 2013, Active Directory and Windows Defender.

• April 08, 2013 08 Apr'13

  Microsoft advances Azure management, software-defined networking plans

  Windows Azure and software-defined networking were main points of conversation at Microsoft Management Summit 2013.

• March 13, 2013 13 Mar'13

  March 2013 Patch Tuesday brings Internet Explorer 8, 'evil maid' fixes

  March's Patch Tuesday updates contain fixes for Internet Explorer 8 and a USB drive exploit. Plus, the company released non-security updates.

• February 28, 2013 28 Feb'13

  The greening of Windows Azure: Microsoft ready to take on AWS

  Microsoft's Windows Azure strategy -- integration with System Center 2012 and a low price -- make it a viable alternative to AWS for cloud computing.

• December 11, 2012 11 Dec'12

  Final Patch Tuesday of the year brings fixes to Windows, Office, IE

  As 2012 draws to a close, Microsoft has one last batch of patches for admins. This month, Windows Server 2012, Office and Internet Explorer get fixes.

• May 02, 2012 02 May'12

  Active Directory domain joins and Microsoft certifications: less important than you think

  In this new feature, we examine Windows quotes and tell the stories behind the sound bites. First up: Why you need to rethink Active Directory domain joins.

• September 14, 2011 14 Sep'11

  Microsoft showcases Windows Server 8 with new sense of purpose

  Can Windows Server 8 bring Microsoft into the cloud era? With development of the new OS, the company aims to change the way IT shops deliver apps.

• May 02, 2011 02 May'11

  Microsoft hopes storage spec gets a boost under SCVMM 2012

  Microsoft believes its SMI-S specification can address the needs of Windows shops with multi-vendor storage needs, but it will need support from storage vendors to make it happen.

• January 05, 2011 05 Jan'11

  Can Microsoft and VMware virtualization coexist in the enterprise?

  While both vendors work to market the benefits of one platform over the other, many organizations find themselves choosing the best of both worlds.

• November 01, 2010 01 Nov'10

  Microsoft smoothes path to Azure for Windows shops

  Microsoft made the on-ramp to Azure easier for Windows users by adding loads of new features. But customers still need time to wrap their heads around the cloud idea.

• June 04, 2010 04 Jun'10

  What is Windows Server AppFabric?

  There are two versions of AppFabric – one for cloud applications and another for in-house apps. Here's what they can do for you.

• May 10, 2010 10 May'10

  Best practices for SAN configuration and administration

  Storage headaches tend to get worse over time, but following the proper configuration and management steps can be the perfect remedy for your SAN-related woes.

• April 27, 2010 27 Apr'10

  Active Directory on your iPhone? There’s an app for that

  A new app could help simplify the management of Active Directory-related help desk calls straight from your mobile phone. It’s called AD HelpDesk, a brand new iPhone app designed to aid with the ...

• March 16, 2010 16 Mar'10

  Best and worst practices for email archiving in Exchange Server

  Each organization handles Exchange Server email archiving differently. And the wrong approach can be detrimental. Can your archives get you in trouble?

• January 21, 2010 21 Jan'10

  Server hardware upgrades vs. technology refreshes

  Should you upgrade your aging equipment or purchase a new system? Understanding the benefits and pitfalls of each is key to making the right decision for your organization.

• December 22, 2009 22 Dec'09

  Helpful third-party tools for Exchange Server

  Check out these 12 third-party Exchange management tools and see how they can help administrators monitor, archive and migrate Exchange servers.

• December 02, 2009 02 Dec'09

  What is Next Generation Active Directory?

  While the folks from Microsoft talked about a lot of different technologies at last month’s Professional Developers Conference, one of the most interesting ones is what the company is referring to ...

• October 08, 2009 08 Oct'09

  Active Directory tops the list of hot Windows Server 2008 R2 features

  IT pros are more excited about the new Active Directory features in Windows Server 2008 R2 than anything else, including Hyper-V with live migration

• July 17, 2007 17 Jul'07

  Cracking the TPM chip – is it possible?

  The integrity of the TPM chip is vital to the future of computer security and the value of Windows Vista's BitLocker technology. Cracking it could turn the IT industry on its ear.

• June 28, 2007 28 Jun'07

  A guide to troubleshooting computer memory problems

  Computer memory problems do not have to be difficult to diagnose and remedy. This guide explains how you can troubleshoot your way back in business.

• April 17, 2007 17 Apr'07

  Host-based anti-malware tools help fend off attacks

  Multi-protection products are attracting attention as IT managers check out host-based anti-malware tools. Microsoft will enter the fray in May with its Forefront Client.

• February 28, 2007 28 Feb'07

  Server data sheets: How they can simplify your server installations

  Servers are complex environments that are constantly changing, especially if users are assigned to them. A server data sheet allows you to keep track of all those changes. Here's what a server data sheet should contain.

• December 11, 2006 11 Dec'06

  Scripting School: Managing Group Policy with VBScript

  You can use scripting to manage Group Policy itself. You can't use scripts to create or assign policies, but you can copy, back up and restore, import, and do Resultant Set of Policy reporting on policies using VBScript.

• November 27, 2006 27 Nov'06

  Windows has hidden functions you may not be aware of

  There's a surprising number of hidden functions in Windows that are worth digging for. The key is knowing where to look.

• September 26, 2006 26 Sep'06

  Unsecured devices worry IT professionals

  IT admins keep working to make networks secure even as more unsecured personal gadgets, like smart phones and BlackBerrys, find their way into companies.

• September 21, 2006 21 Sep'06

  SID filtering, usage scenarios and configuration for Active Directory

  Expert Dean Wells continues his analyses of the Active Directory architecture by breaking down the behaviors and configurations of SID filtering.

• September 07, 2006 07 Sep'06

  Tickets, tokens and the Active Directory authentication process

  Expert Dean Wells describes the process of security identifier (SID) filtering and breaks down several components of the authentication protocol in his continued analysis of the Active Directory architecture.

• August 17, 2006 17 Aug'06

  Understanding SID filtering and Active Directory trust relationships

  Expert Dean Wells continues his dissection of the Active Directory architecture by breaking down AD trust relationships and security identifiers (SIDs), as well as lesser-known features such as SID filtering and the authentication firewall.

• August 16, 2006 16 Aug'06

  Clearing the confusion around circular logging

  Because Microsoft's circular logging recommendations have changed over the years based on Exchange Server version changes, there is a lot of contradictory information out there on the topic. This article explains what circular logging is and the ...

• August 01, 2006 01 Aug'06

  Part 3: How to create an MX record

  Tutorial: A primer on DNS and MX records, part 3: How to create an MX record

• June 20, 2006 20 Jun'06

  Foreign security principals and the Active Direcory architecture

  This is the third of eight articles by contributor Dean Wells that dissect the Active Directory architecture. This article will further explain how foreign security principals and the Infrastructure Master are critical to the AD architecture.

• June 15, 2006 15 Jun'06

  Understanding Active Directory cross-references and phantoms

  Expert Dean Wells explains why cross-references, link-pairs and phantoms are critical to the AD architecture.

• June 08, 2006 08 Jun'06

  The Infrastructure Master and its role in the Active Directory architecture

  Dean Wells delves into the Active Directory technologies related to the Infrastructure Master and how knowledge of these components assists in the design, implementation and troubleshooting of an Active Directory network.

• May 25, 2006 25 May'06

  Step 2: Configuring Performance Monitor for Exchange Server

  Step-by-Step Guide: Exchange Server capacity planning with Performance Monitor -- part 2 of 6.

• May 25, 2006 25 May'06

  Exporting Performance Monitor log data to Microsoft Excel

  Step-by-Step Guide: Exchange Server capacity planning with Performance Monitor -- part 5 of 6.

• May 24, 2006 24 May'06

  Step 1: An introduction to Performance Monitor as a trend-analysis tool

  Step-by-Step Guide: Exchange Server capacity planning with Performance Monitor -- part 1 of 6.

• April 09, 2006 09 Apr'06

  The pros and cons of a Network Load Balancing Service front-end Exchange Server cluster

  Tutorial: How to set up a front-end Exchange Server cluster -- part 2 of 7.

• March 23, 2006 23 Mar'06

  Understanding email delivery

  To understand the process of email delivery, read the following tip that explains email settings, SMTP communication, and the standard email infrastructure.

• March 23, 2006 23 Mar'06

  Phishers techniques for email harvesting

  Discover the harvesting tools and techniques phishers use for email harvesting and where and who they target.

• March 13, 2006 13 Mar'06

  Part 3: Propagating permissions from a parent Exchange public folder to all subfolders

  In this four-part tutorial, SearchExchange.com contributor Brien Posey explains how to create a simple Exchange 2003 public folder tree structure, customize Exchange public folder roles and permissions to suit your company's needs, and automatically...

• February 20, 2006 20 Feb'06

  Step 4: Reset permissions on the ExchWeb directory

  Step-by-Step Guide: How to repair Exchange-related IIS virtual directories -- part 4 of 4

• February 20, 2006 20 Feb'06

  Step 3: Create new Exchange-related IIS virtual directories

  Step-by-Step Guide: How to repair Exchange-related IIS virtual directories -- part 3 of 4.

• February 20, 2006 20 Feb'06

  Step 2: Remove damaged Exchange-related IIS virtual directories

  Step-by-Step Guide: How to repair Exchange-related IIS virtual directories -- part 2 of 4.

• February 20, 2006 20 Feb'06

  Step 1: Back up existing Exchange-related IIS virtual directories

  Step-by-Step Guide: How to repair Exchange-related IIS virtual directories -- part 1 of 4.

• February 08, 2006 08 Feb'06

  Managing Samba: Remote GUI tools

  Samba team co-founder John H. Terpstra explains how to use graphical interface tools to manage Samba across a large corporate network.

• January 11, 2006 11 Jan'06

  Microsoft has big plans for mail migration

  Microsoft is prepping 'Red Bull,' a refashioned suite of migration tools, to get users to migrate off of Domino and Groupwise and onto Exchange Server 2003.

• November 09, 2005 09 Nov'05

  Free download expands features for SQL Server 2005

  The November SQL Server 2005 feature pack from Microsoft provides interoperability and backward-compatibility tools.

• October 13, 2005 13 Oct'05

  Group membership expansion

  In the following tip from "15 tips in 15 minutes: Managing recipients and distribution lists," you'll learn everything you need to know about the Exchange 2003 group membership expansion process.

• October 13, 2005 13 Oct'05

  Exchange security groups

  In the following tip from "15 tips in 15 minutes: Managing recipients and distribution lists," you'll learn the ins and outs of Exchange security groups: why they're used, how to use them, and issues with mail-enabled Security groups. You'll also ...

• October 13, 2005 13 Oct'05

  The Exchange server mailbox management service

  In this tip from "15 tips in 15 minutes: Managing recipients and distribution lists," you'll discover the must-have Exchange mailbox management service cleans up users' folders for you. Follow these steps to set up recipient policies and automate ...

• October 13, 2005 13 Oct'05

  Blocking a user's email access

  In the following tip from "15 tips in 15 minutes: Managing recipients and distribution lists," you'll learn how to block a user's email access in Exchange including how to disable the user's Active Directory account, remove the user's mailbox and ...

• October 13, 2005 13 Oct'05

  Accessing another user's mailbox in Outlook

  In this tip from "15 tips in 15 minutes: Managing recipients and distribution lists," you'll learn how to access another user's Microsoft Outlook mailbox by following this tip showing you how to delegate mailbox access, grant access to another user,...

• September 27, 2005 27 Sep'05

  Method 1: RPCDUMP

  Tutorial: How to determine which ports Exchange Server is using, method 1: RPCDUMP.

• September 21, 2005 21 Sep'05

  Ask Microsoft: How can I increase the capacity of my system volume?

  A Microsoft engineer offers advice on how to expand the system volume on a server running Windows Server 2003 by using the Diskpart utilty.

• September 07, 2005 07 Sep'05

  Ask Microsoft: Help with SNMP settings and the registry

  Microsoft Technologist Brian Davies offers advice on managing SNMP settings and registry-based policy settings.

• September 06, 2005 06 Sep'05

  Compliance becomes best practice -- everywhere

  Compliance policies are now driving data retention decisions even in unregulated businesses, analysts say.

• June 10, 2005 10 Jun'05

  Ask Microsoft: How can I determine what AD rights have been delegated?

  A senior director and service manager for Microsoft's internal IT organization explain how to troubleshoot Active Directory rights and object delegation.

• April 11, 2005 11 Apr'05

  Why a Windows system's computer memory fails

  Here's are common reasons why a Windows system's computer memory often fails.