Tips

Tips

• Building out private clouds with Windows Server 2012 R2 Hyper-V

  The latest iterations of Windows Server and Hyper-V have capabilities and features especially for building private clouds.  Continue Reading

• Configure essential tasks in an Exchange CAS deployment

  Before an enterprise can use Exchange 2013 Client Access Server, admins must configure these tasks.  Continue Reading

• Choosing the best Exchange certificate option

  Digital certificates are essential for keeping Exchange secure -- as long as you choose the best option for your enterprise.  Continue Reading

• Why it's easier than ever to deploy hybrid Exchange Server

  Deploying a hybrid environment with Exchange 2013 is easier than it used to be, but it's still no piece of cake.  Continue Reading

• Proper care of your new ADFS server

  Once implemented, ADFS becomes a vital part of your enterprise. Managing it and keeping it highly available is essential.  Continue Reading

• Why the Windows Server Essentials role could benefit larger organizations

  Organizations may look to use an Essentials server, which makes Windows Server 2012 R2 function like Microsoft's small business offerings.  Continue Reading

• Does your enterprise need Office Web Apps Server 2013?

  Office Web Apps can help with several Office 2013 products, but you have other options if you install Exchange 2013 in small organizations.  Continue Reading

• What the latest Microsoft Learning program changes mean for IT pros

  A revamped design for the MS Learning site gives IT pros a look at some potential changes coming to certs -- new and old.  Continue Reading

• New Microsoft certs changes that IT pros need to know

  The Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 8.1 and System Center 2012 R2 releases are responsible for the updated MCSA and MCSE cert exams.  Continue Reading

• Use Dynamic Quorum to change database availability group behavior

  Dynamic Quorum is technically a new Windows Server feature, but it can work well with DAGs in Exchange Server.  Continue Reading

• Why a CIO's relationship with enterprise IT security is important

  A CIO's role and the overall success of an enterprise's security are the two main factors that can make or break an organization.  Continue Reading

• Set up an ADFS server to manage Office 365 identities

  As long as you know how to set it up and install it, ADFS can be a good identity management option for Office 365.  Continue Reading

• Customize Exchange ActiveSync settings for virtual directories

  Knowing the settings for the mailbox server and the Client Access server role is the key to customizing ActiveSync virtual directories.  Continue Reading

• How to share calendars in Exchange 2013

  The easiest way to share calendars in Exchange 2013 is to enable its built-in, standards-compliant features.  Continue Reading

• Keep secrets safe with an employee security awareness program

  You've mastered how to keep your enterprise up and running, but understanding your employees' mindset is essential to security.  Continue Reading