Tips

Tips

• Will less be more with Microsoft Nano Server?

  The initial roles touted by Microsoft are narrow and can be performed on a VM, so why should a business care about Nano Server?  Continue Reading

• Admins can plug into network switches with new PowerShell module

  Administrators looking for added flexibility in their environment can tap the NetworkSwitchManager module to work with network switches.  Continue Reading

• Azure AD Connect Health performs infrastructure checkups

  Administrators use Azure AD Connect Health to keep tabs on ADFS infrastructure performance in various levels of detail.  Continue Reading

• The new rules for becoming a Microsoft MVP

  The MVP program highlights technical concentration in 10 broad Microsoft categories, changing some MVP statuses and eliciting concern over expertise.  Continue Reading

• Outlook Web App vies to become Microsoft Outlook replacement

  Although Outlook is the foremost application for business email, Outlook Web App is becoming a viable replacement. Should you make the switch?  Continue Reading

• Third-party tools support an Exchange to Office 365 migration

  Third-party tools are available to help migrate Exchange and non-Exchange platforms to Office 365. To choose the right option, consider data protection, control and speed.  Continue Reading

• A first look at Storage Spaces Direct

  Storage Spaces Direct pools server storage to build failover clusters without using cluster shared volumes, making it an inexpensive storage option.  Continue Reading

• Microsoft eases Windows failover cluster upgrade process

  Microsoft has tried to quell concerns administrators may have when upgrading failover clusters to Windows Server 2016 by smoothing out difficulties in the process.  Continue Reading

• How to sync AAD Connect with on-premises deployments

  Upgrading to AD Connect comes with the decision to deploy an Express or Custom installation. Before planning the sync, consider what you need from your new deployment.  Continue Reading

• Using PowerShell to create XML documents

  Administrators can avoid introducing errors when building an XML file by using PowerShell to construct the document.  Continue Reading

• Is the Microsoft cloud first policy floating or failing?

  Microsoft intends to implement a cloud first strategy in which new features debut in the cloud yet on-premises deployments remain important. Has it succeeded?  Continue Reading

• Squash large business email security challenges

  If you're a large enterprise, your security needs are unique. So don't take advice from a small organization, and learn how to accommodate the challenges specific to your size.  Continue Reading

• Using XPath syntax to root through XML documents

  Using XPath syntax and the Select-XML cmdlet can help uncover the information you need in an XML document.  Continue Reading

• Exchange management roles limit unsolicited admin access

  RBAC allows admins to perform certain tasks in Exchange, and the unscoped top-level management roles limit admins authorized to gain access to accounts and scripts.  Continue Reading

• Exchange Server migration tips to plan the transition

  Migrating to Exchange 2013 or 2016 is best for some organizations, but others can't do without a legacy version. Consider these factors when planning a migration of Exchange Server.  Continue Reading