Tips

Tips

• Keep 16-bit applications running as Windows Server 2008 support ends

  As Windows Server 2008 end of life draws near, companies still using 16-bit applications need to be resourceful to keep them running.  Continue Reading

• Microsoft E5 plan supports new ATP, Skype functionality

  Microsoft's new Office 365 E5 plan offers features applicable across the organization. But some of the new functionality isn't useful to all, and some features bring controversy.  Continue Reading

• Four tools to back up Office 365 that aren't from Microsoft

  Availability and security are essential for cloud services. Use third-party tools that encrypt data and offer backup support to secure Office 365 backup and recovery efforts.  Continue Reading

• Painlessly parse a string with PowerShell 5

  For an administrator who works with unruly output from a legacy application, PowerShell 5 can help bring clarity to the situation.  Continue Reading

• Exchange email security best practices establish safe environment

  To keep an Exchange environment secure, determine what risks exist and implement policies and technologies that will protect against attacks.  Continue Reading

• Free Exchange admin tools to monitor, manage deployments

  These free Microsoft tools will help you monitor, manage and calculate server requirements in your on-premises or hybrid Exchange deployment.  Continue Reading

• Will Groups replace Yammer for Office 365 collaboration?

  Microsoft is pushing Office 365 Groups instead of Yammer. What does this mean for the enterprise? It means choosing between the two collaboration platforms.  Continue Reading

• Take Office 365 data security from the cloud into your own hands

  The productivity suite may be cloud-based, but Office 365 data protection takes place on premises and in your hands. Ensure you're taking appropriate measures to secure your information.  Continue Reading

• 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