Tips

Tips

• Exchange 2013 SP1 features that will make admins happy

  Here's a breakdown of the most promising features in the recent SP1 release and a look at what could use some work.  Continue Reading

• Quick tricks for migrating Exchange UM to Office 365

  If you plan to move UM-enabled mailboxes to Office 365 as part of a hybrid implementation, keep it simple to avoid complications.  Continue Reading

• Patching and monitoring in a hybrid Exchange deployment

  Every task that admins handle in hybrid deployments can be split into three categories, but two deserve most of your attention.  Continue Reading

• Is a single Office 365 tenant better than using multiple tenants?

  Companies looking to use more than one Office 365 tenant should be aware of the limitations and technical requirements.  Continue Reading

• Five reasons to run Hyper-V in Windows Server 2012 R2

  There's plenty to like about Hyper-V in Microsoft's latest OS. Here are the five top features.  Continue Reading

• Don't go into battle without these Exchange Server tools

  Whether you're new to Exchange or a seasoned Exchange MVP, these tools are non-negotiables for maintaining control.  Continue Reading

• Four essential tasks to complete before migrating to Exchange 2013

  Before you begin an Exchange 2013 migration, you'll have some prep work with reviewing prerequisites and learning migration best practices.  Continue Reading

• Choosing the best email security tools for your business

  Once you've decided to look at third-party security tools, you'll have to decide between on-premises or cloud-based options.  Continue Reading

• Best practices for managing Office 365 from Active Directory

  After moving to the cloud, you'll need to manage the parts of Exchange that don't show up in Active Directory.  Continue Reading

• 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