Tips
Tips
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Five ways to improve your Exchange Server 2010 backups
Exchange Server backup is an everyday task that is easily optimized. Follow these five best practices to enhance Exchange 2010 backups and fast-track restorations. Continue Reading
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Optimizing application compatibility for Windows Server 8
With Windows Server 8 comes a whole host of new app compatibility considerations. Here's how to be prepared for when the server OS ships. Continue Reading
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Using and managing BYOD in a Windows Server 2008 environment
BYOD is the hot topic in the enterprise, but allowing it brings new types of security considerations on Windows Server 2008 R2. Continue Reading
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Fixes for faulty Outlook and hosted Exchange connections
Some early Office 365 adopters have experienced Outlook connectivity problems. We've identified the culprits as well as the solutions. Continue Reading
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How System Center 2012 enables Hyper-V private clouds
Microsoft is pushing private cloud with the latest releases of its systems management products. Find out if they can help you get a handle on your internal resources. Continue Reading
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Exchange Server 2010 licensing considerations and requirements
Microsoft licensing is tough to grasp. In this tip, we explain in plain English how Exchange 2010 licensing works to help you choose the best licensing model for your environment. Continue Reading
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Hidden gems in Windows Server 2008 R2's Resource Monitor tool
You don't have to download a freeware tool to adequately monitor your system performance. Here's how to leverage the new features available to Windows Server admins. Continue Reading
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Preparing for your IT certification on the cheap
Proper preparation for IT certification exams doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg. Get the lowdown on inexpensive options and where to find them. Continue Reading
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Leveraging Windows Server 2008 and the BYOD initiative
"Bring Your Own Device" programs can be a logistical nightmare, but Windows Server offers an ideal platform for managing such environments and maintaining a happier workforce. Continue Reading
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Managing Exchange 2010 SP1 ActiveSync from the command line
The number of mobile users grows by the day, so it helps to understand how to manage ActiveSync from the command line. Here are the four most important EMS commands in Exchange 2010 SP1. Continue Reading
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Top five tips for optimizing Active Directory Group Policy performance
As your number of managed GPOs increases, so does the performance hit to your machines. Get in front of the problem by taking these simple steps. Continue Reading
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SharePoint security should not be an afterthought
Although SharePoint's security controls are built in, they're not something you can just set and forget. Don’t overlook these four issues when safeguarding the collaboration platform. Continue Reading
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Lessons learned from an Office 365 migration
Office 365 migrations take time and careful research, but even then, some mistakes are inevitable. Find out what one expert learned during his company’s move to Office 365. Continue Reading
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How Server Manager will impact workflow in Windows Server 8
The Server Manager console has been completely redesigned in Windows Server 8. While this will have positive effects on productivity, it could also cause some headaches. Continue Reading
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Configure SharePoint 2010 to send notifications through Exchange 2010
Email notifications are a great way to alert admins and users to SharePoint changes; you just need a mechanism to deliver them. That’s where Exchange 2010 comes in. Continue Reading