Microsoft messaging and collaboration services

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April 29, 2020 29 Apr'20
Clumio backup adds Microsoft 365 protection

Clumio takes aim at the 'vulnerable' area of software as a service. Its backup for Microsoft 365 includes security features and assorted restore options.
November 13, 2019 13 Nov'19
Microsoft Ignite 2019 conference coverage

Expect Microsoft to continue its cloud push at its annual conference for IT pros to get more organizations moving to Azure and its Office 365 collaboration platform.
September 20, 2019 20 Sep'19
Microsoft 365 Business update targets nonprofits

Microsoft announced this month that it is releasing new updates and offerings for nonprofits, addressing concerns customers had over cost, cybersecurity and user training.
July 24, 2019 24 Jul'19
End users will make or break an Office 365 migration

When migrating to Office 365, IT admins need to keep the end users in mind. That was the big takeaway from a training session at a Virtual Technology User Group event in Maine.

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What are 5 top Microsoft 365 backup considerations?

SaaS application backup is increasingly prevalent, and for good reason -- it's critical for ensuring data protection. These five guidelines will help you protect Microsoft 365. Continue Reading
Lighten up and install Exchange 2019 on Windows Server Core

Organizations looking to tighten up security in every aspect of their infrastructure now have the option to deploy their on-premises messaging system on Server Core 2019. Continue Reading
Avoid common pain points when migrating to Exchange Online

Every Exchange Server configuration is unique, which makes a move to hosted email in Office 365 a complex undertaking, but some stumbling blocks are more frequent than others. Continue Reading

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Consider Office 365 MFA to thwart attacks

More remote users are working on their own equipment, which opens an organization to a hack attempt. Office 365 customers can use multifactor authentication to lower this risk. Continue Reading
Remote access is just one of many COVID-19 IT challenges

The coronavirus outbreak stretched many in IT to the limit of their abilities to find ways to accommodate the surge in remote workers. Continue Reading
Do you need to make Exchange Online backups?

Microsoft has several protective measures in place to let customers restore deleted mail in Office 365, but backup vendors will say it's not enough to cover every scenario. Continue Reading

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12 Microsoft 365 security best practices to secure the suite

Migrating to or operating cloud-based Microsoft 365 can bring with it a host of problems and misconfigurations. Check out 12 best practices to tighten Microsoft 365 security. Continue Reading
Steer clear of trouble while following the Office 365 roadmap

There are literally hundreds of changes coming to the collaboration platform that affect email and other services. Here's what IT can do to help ease the transition for end users. Continue Reading
Identifying common Microsoft 365 security misconfigurations

Microsoft 365 security problems can double the time it takes to contain a breach, according to a new survey. Check out best practices and operational strategies to fix them. Continue Reading

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Learn to configure Office 365 alerts and other security features

More users are working from home, which makes them tempting targets for malicious actors. Take the time to fortify your environment by deploying Office 365 protections. Continue Reading
How to take advantage of Teams-Exchange integration

The apps in Office 365 sometimes need a few tweaks to interact in a more seamless fashion. Learn how to combine the functionality of Exchange and Microsoft Teams. Continue Reading
How to repair Windows Server using Windows SFC and DISM

Administrators can diagnose and treat a buggy server operating system by using the Windows SFC and DISM utilities for image analysis and repairs. Continue Reading