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• Configure claim rules for greater Office 365 access control

  Customized claim rules can be an important way to help your organization handle and enforce its Office 365 access policies.  Continue Reading

• Preparing for a move away from Windows Server 2003

  With Windows Server 2003 nearing its end of life, it's time to start preparing to migrate to a new server. Here's how to get started.  Continue Reading

• What to include in an Exchange lab to test patches

  A test lab isn't any good unless you know what to include. This checklist gives you the basics any admin should know to set up a test environment.  Continue Reading

• Untested Exchange patches can spell disaster

  Seemingly perfect patches can cripple Exchange setups in production, but test labs can help you catch problems before they occur.  Continue Reading

• How Exchange RBAC helps you set permissible tasks

  Once you know how to use it, RBAC can help you define which commands and tasks end users can access and perform in Exchange.  Continue Reading

• Configure Azure MFA to access Office 365 from anywhere

  If end users want access to Office 365 and Exchange from anywhere, Azure Multi-Factor Authentication service is the answer.  Continue Reading

• Throw users a line to thwart an email phishing attack

  Phishing attacks are the most popular causes of data breaches in the enterprise. Here are three reasons why.  Continue Reading

• Hidden vulnerabilities on your IIS 8 servers

  IIS 8 isn't completely immune to security flaws. Here are some vulnerabilities you might be missing.  Continue Reading

• Recognize data breach causes in Exchange

  One small mistake in your Exchange security setup is all it takes to have a serious data breach happen, so lowering your risk is a must.  Continue Reading

• Set rules with Office 365 message classification

  Message classifications are some of the handiest tools Exchange Online admins can have in their toolkits.  Continue Reading

• How to build the best email encryption policy

  Admins run the risk of trouble whenever users are in control of encryption, so your safest bet is to avoid that risk altogether.  Continue Reading

• MigrationWiz can make Office 365 migrations whiz by

  Native tools are useful for Office 365 migrations, but sometimes a third-party utility can simplify the complicated task of moving data.  Continue Reading

• Managing Windows Server audit logs to cover your assets

  Windows Server 2012 has tracked far beyond basic logons and logoffs. So how do you keep audit logs in check?  Continue Reading

• How Windows Server 2012 R2 can lead to network efficiency

  Admins looking to improve traffic efficiency have some new options to consider in the latest iteration of Windows Server.  Continue Reading

• How generic routing encapsulation works in Windows Server 2012 R2

  Generic routing encapsulation can help Windows Server 2012 R2 admins with performance enhancements.  Continue Reading