Office 365 and Microsoft SaaS setup and management

Microsoft's speedy development of its Office 365 platform can overwhelm administrators with the steady arrival of new applications, updated features and revised methods to control these releases. Keep current with changes to Office 365 compliance tools and the optimal techniques for SaaS management with our expert articles, advice and tutorials.

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January 13, 2016 13 Jan'16
Microsoft E5 plan supports new ATP, Skype functionality

Microsoft's new Office 365 E5 plan offers features applicable across the organization. But some of the new functionality isn't useful to all, and some features bring controversy.
October 15, 2015 15 Oct'15
Skype for Business vanishes after Office 2016 upgrade

Customers who recently upgraded to Office 2016 were in for an unpleasant surprise after Skype for Business was uninstalled from their machines.
August 18, 2015 18 Aug'15
Office 365 roadmap signs point to collaboration

Office 365's new features encourage workplace collaboration with upgrades to file sharing in email and telephony services.
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.

Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content

How do I get access to Office 365 preview versions?

Your power users will want to be the first in line to try out upcoming features through the Office 365 targeted release program. Set up early access with this step-by-step guide. Continue Reading
How does the Office Insider program work?

The Office Insider program can benefit organizations that want as much lead time as possible to see what new features Microsoft plans to release for its Office 365 platform. Continue Reading
New Office 365 administrators grapple with challenges

More enterprises mulling the move to Office 365 should factor in the adjustments necessary to get the IT department up to speed to manage the platform properly. Continue Reading

Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.

Office 365 admins can evolve as platform expands

A move to Office 365 lets IT concentrate less on technology idiosyncrasies and more on business needs. Here are some new tasks to take on, but watch out for a few challenges, too. Continue Reading
Test your knowledge of Office 365 ATP

Email attacks are getting more intricate, forcing Microsoft to reinforce its security services to protect end users. How well do you know the Office 365 Advanced Threat Protection features? Continue Reading
Beware of these six Office 365 cons for IT shops accustomed to on premises

Office 365 offers many benefits, but there are plenty of cons to consider before leaping to this cloud-based productivity suite that includes Exchange Online. Continue Reading

Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.

Office 365 email encryption options grow for enterprise needs

Each enterprise has different needs when it comes to preventing data leakage. Admins should be aware of the Office 365 mailbox and encryption features that help the organization meet its requirements. Continue Reading
What are some considerations for a public folders migration?

Contemplating a move to Exchange Online? Be sure you know what you're in for when shifting on-premises features, such as public folders, into Microsoft's cloud. Continue Reading
Set Office 365 group limits to avoid administrative hassles

With help from PowerShell, administrators can tailor Office 365 Groups to develop common-sense restrictions on the tools and other components in the collaboration service. Continue Reading

We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.

Tricks to create Office 365 Groups from distribution groups

Many businesses switch from distribution groups to Office 365 Groups to benefit from its advanced features. Converting from one service to another, however, is a tricky process. Continue Reading
The inevitable Office 365 outage and your recovery plan

An IT outage is an unfortunate occurrence that can wreak havoc on an enterprise. Before an outage happens, take steps to minimize interruptions to daily operations. Continue Reading
Start using PowerShell for Office 365, Exchange Online

PowerShell allows Office 365 and Exchange Online administrators to manage the service and complete tasks quickly and efficiently through the command line. Continue Reading