Tips

Tips

• 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

• Is Password Sync better than AD FS for Office 365 identity management?

  Can DirSync's Password Synchronization feature compete with AD FS for Office 365 identity management?  Continue Reading

• Three SharePoint and Yammer integration essentials admins should know

  Our expert answers common questions about Yammer and SharePoint integration and takes a look at what the future holds.  Continue Reading

• Simple ways to troubleshoot slow mailbox moves to Office 365

  Slow mailbox migrations are frustrating, but are they a sign of a larger problem? Here are some simple ways to check.  Continue Reading

• What to do when you can't delete an Exchange mailbox database

  There's a simple reason why Exchange won't let you delete unwanted databases. There's also a simple fix.  Continue Reading

• Set up reliable Exchange 2013 load balancing with open source tools

  You can now use free third-party load-balancing options, including Linux offerings, thanks to improvements in Exchange.  Continue Reading

• Keys to deploying Exchange without emptying the wallet

  The decisions you face as you plan for and design an Exchange deployment can impact your deployment options and the overall cost.  Continue Reading

• Eight Exchange skills and topics every admin should know

  If you want to take your Exchange knowledge to the next level, tackle the tough topics and find ways to validate what you know.  Continue Reading

• Use IT staff retention strategies to maintain a successful business

  A first-class IT staff is hard to find and keep, but convincing them to stick around is a necessary investment for a successful business.  Continue Reading

• Keep calm and message on: Prepping for an Exchange Online migration

  Learn how a smooth migration to Exchange Online not only keeps end users happy, but also minimizes IT help desk calls.  Continue Reading

• Five ways to troubleshoot Outlook Group Policy setting problems

  When Group Policy configurations aren't working like they should in Outlook, these five steps can help you figure out what's wrong.  Continue Reading

• Be better than your MCSE: Messaging credentials for deep-dive learning

  If you want to excel at Exchange, it's time to go beyond Microsoft certifications and learn more about the inner workings of Exchange.  Continue Reading