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• Preparing for an upgrade to Windows Server 2012 R2

  Making the necessary preparations before beginning an upgrade can help avoid problems during the process. Here's what to do before moving to Windows Server 2012 R2.  Continue Reading

• Choosing the right number of Windows Server licenses

  When choosing the number of licenses needed for an upgrade to Windows Server, consider which edition best fits your enterprise's infrastructure and budget.  Continue Reading

• Understanding Windows Server 2012 R2 upgrade limitations

  Windows Server 2012 R2 has a few hardware and software limitations, including issues with 4K native drives and the inability to upgrade from one language to another.  Continue Reading

• Understanding Windows Server 2012 R2 installation requirements

  Windows Server 2012 R2 has minimal installation requirements, but "resource creep" can leave fewer resources for workloads on virtualized servers.  Continue Reading

• Hidden costs of migrating from Windows Server 2003

  When Windows Server 2003 hits end of life, it could mean new expenses in the form of new servers. Here's how to prepare.  Continue Reading

• Getting started with the SharePoint Online Management Shell

  The SharePoint Online Management Shell offers a new cmdlet set that runs in PowerShell to manage users, organizations and site collections.  Continue Reading

• How to set up a virtual training lab that IT staff will use

  The investment in a virtual training lab means additional cost, but there can be payoffs for your staff.  Continue Reading

• Take a layered security approach to Exchange

  Using multiple Exchange and network security controls can help many organizations protect against potential data breaches.  Continue Reading

• 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