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• Using PowerShell reporting to maximize Exchange's potential

  If you know the right commands to use, PowerShell reporting can expose a huge amount of information about your Exchange Server environment. Continue Reading

• Microsoft Second Shot gives IT pros free retake of certification exams

  The latest Second Shot promotion lets admins retake certain certification exams for free. But the offer only lasts until May 2014. Continue Reading

• Publishing Exchange to the Internet via Web Application Proxy and ADFS

  When combined with ADFS, Web Application Proxy in Windows Server 2012 R2 is appealing to organizations publishing Exchange to the Internet. Continue Reading

• How to successfully install Node.js applications on IIS

  Microsoft's support for JavaScript engine Node.js applications on Windows Azure has brought the functionality to IIS. Here's how to set it up. Continue Reading

• ActiveSync mailbox policies vs. Windows Intune: What's better for MDM?

  At one time, ActiveSync and Intune were so similar it didn't matter which one admins chose to managing mobile devices. That's no longer the case. Continue Reading

• Identifying and fixing disjoint namespace issues in Exchange Server

  Disjoint namespace issues are complicated, but you can still deploy Exchange servers in this type of environment, if you understand the cause.Continue Reading

• Be aware of essential Windows Server 2012 R2 hardware requirements

  Before upgrading to Windows Server 2012 R2, read up on hardware requirements to ensure there are enough resources to preserve performance.Continue Reading

• Windows Server 2012 R2 Storage Spaces boosts performance

  Three new features in Windows Storage Spaces -- storage tiering, write-back caching and dual parity -- boost storage performance.Continue Reading

• Windows Server 2012 R2 Storage Spaces addresses storage growth demands

  Windows Server 2012 R2 Storage Spaces offers an alternative to traditional SAN storage and includes updates for virtualizing shared storage.Continue Reading

• Windows Server 2012 R2 Hyper-V gives Linux VMs a boost

  Microsoft wants Windows Server 2012 R2 Hyper-V to be the best platform to run Linux in the cloud, so it has added more support for Linux VMs.Continue Reading

• Windows Server 2012 R2 Storage Spaces suits SSD deployments

  With the new storage tiering feature, Storage Spaces in Windows Server 2012 R2 works best with solid-state-drive devices.Continue Reading

• Tailor Exchange Deployment Assistant for a successful server install

  The Exchange Deployment Assistant in Exchange 2013 won't leave you helpless. It adapts to your needs and walks you through a successful install.Continue Reading

• Active Directory Federation Services' new features are cloud-ready

  Active Directory Federation Services was updated in Windows Server 2012 R2 with Workplace Join and improved single sign-on features.Continue Reading

• Troubleshoot Exchange Admin Center access issues in Exchange 2013

  It's common for users to have trouble accessing the Exchange Admin Center in Exchange 2013. Keep these fixes handy in case this happens to you.Continue Reading

• Better communication skills can make or break your IT career success

  IT pros know the technical aspects of their jobs, but what about the most important facet: people? Here's why better communication skills are a must.Continue Reading