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• What third-party Azure management tools should I use?

  SCOM 2012 is Azure's native monitoring platform, but these third-party cloud management tools give IT shops more control over their Azure environments. Continue Reading

• Do I need to migrate public folders to Exchange 2010?

  I'm finishing up an Exchange 2007 to 2010 migration. Do I need to switch over the public folders? If so, what is the best method to do it? Continue Reading

• Protect classified emails, thwart shadow IT

  Use Exchange and Office 365 to restrict and secure data that leaves an organization, and share documents more easily thanks to new features. Continue Reading

• How should we use SCOM 2012 for Azure management?

  Our organization uses Azure for cloud services, but we need a way to monitor health and performance. Can we use SCOM 2012 for Azure management? Continue Reading

• Use a PowerShell FTP script to upload and download files

  By using the .NET WebClient class and PowerShell, Windows admins can upload and download files to FTP. Continue Reading

• How do I restore my Exchange 2010 database after a hack?

  Hackers corrupted my Exchange 2010 files, so now I can't open them. How can I restore my server and prevent this from happening again?Continue Reading

• Should in-house staff or consultants handle Windows Server 2016 upgrades?

  Is it better to approach a potential Windows Server 2016 upgrade using in-house staff, or should we seek the help of consultants?Continue Reading

• What's the best way to handle Exchange mailbox limits?

  Exchange was running low on space, and Outlook asked if I wanted to archive my email messages. What will happen if I do that?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

• Understanding common PowerShell automatic variables

  PowerShell automatic variables are read-only, which can cause issues in the scripting language. Prep yourself to deal with these common variables.Continue Reading

• Do you need third-party email security tools?

  Think you have a grip on email security? Ask these nine questions to determine if native security tools are enough or if you need a third-party tool.Continue Reading

• Secure an Office 365 and Exchange hybrid setup

  Keep these six factors in mind if your organization plans to keep some services on-premises and move others to the cloud.Continue Reading

• How secure are Hyper-V containers in Windows Server 2016?

  Container engines like Docker can compromise an entire root OS because of a lack of isolation. What steps can admins take to secure Hyper-V containers in Windows Server 2016?Continue Reading

• What's the best way to migrate public folders to Exchange 2013?

  We need to move more than 20,000 Exchange 2010 public folders to Exchange 2013. What's the best way to do this?Continue Reading

• How do Outlook clients know mailbox moves are done?

  I'm migrating Exchange 2010 mailboxes to Exchange 2013. How will Outlook clients know the mailboxes moved after the migration?Continue Reading