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

Learn the tricks for using Microsoft Teams with Exchange

As Microsoft Teams gains prominence for business collaboration, administrators should investigate the integration options with their Exchange Online or on-premises Exchange setup. Continue Reading
Set up Office 365 alerts to keep threats at bay

Office 365 offers administrators integrated tools to warn the IT staff about potential attacks or breaches of conduct. Find out what the options are and how to configure them. Continue Reading
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

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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.

How to track Office 365 guest users

Administrators should get familiar with the platform tools at their disposal to check Office 365 Groups access and ensure tenant security. Continue Reading
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

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

Plan your Exchange migration to Office 365 with confidence

Make your move to Office 365 with help from our experts who explain how to prepare before the transition and provide checklists to make sure the migration goes as planned. Continue Reading
How to tackle an email archive migration for Exchange Online

A move from on-premises Exchange to Office 365 also entails determining the best way to transfer legacy archives. This tutorial can help ease migration complications. Continue Reading
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