Tips

Tips

• Use the admin center for some Office 365 administration

  Administrators can choose the admin center or PowerShell for Office 365 management -- the best option depends on the circumstances.  Continue Reading

• Define Outlook Web App mailbox policies in Exchange

  There are three main OWA mailbox policy categories in Exchange 2013: features, files and offline access. Make sure you know how to control them.  Continue Reading

• Windows Server licensing change reduces Azure VM pricing

  Microsoft's Hybrid Use Benefit could lure organizations to Azure by allowing use of existing Windows Server licenses.  Continue Reading

• How to manage Windows services using PowerShell

  Administrators can control Windows services for all the computers in their domain by using a combination of PowerShell and WMI.  Continue Reading

• Deciphering Office 365 licensing for businesses

  A subscription-based model allows an organization to choose an Office 365 license that fits its size and more importantly its needs.  Continue Reading

• The inevitable Office 365 outage and your recovery plan

  An IT outage is an unfortunate occurrence that can wreak havoc on an enterprise. Before an outage happens, take steps to minimize interruptions to daily operations.  Continue Reading

• Avoid downtime with rolling upgrades in Windows Server 2016

  Microsoft attempts to make switching to a new operating system less painful and reduce downtime by implementing a rolling upgrade feature in Windows Server 2016.  Continue Reading

• Can 16-bit apps survive Windows Server 2008 end of life?

  When support ends for Windows Server 2008 in 2020, what are your options to keep critical 16-bit applications running?  Continue Reading

• Information security resources for Exchange admins

  There are a myriad of free and trial resources available that can help Exchange administrators increase their information security knowledge to better secure systems.  Continue Reading

• Let's get IMAP vs. POP email protocols straight

  IT pros must make a protocol choice -- POP vs. IMAP -- when they don't want outside applications interfering with email message downloading.  Continue Reading

• Lock Windows systems down with a security awareness program

  To produce a successful IT security policy, organizations need to invest the time and effort to include employees at all levels.  Continue Reading

• Create 10, 100 or more Office 365 accounts with PowerShell

  Administrators who need to create accounts for new employees can save time by using PowerShell scripts to read and import data from a CSV file straight into Office 365.  Continue Reading

• Add Active Directory user accounts in bulk with PowerShell

  Administrators can use PowerShell scripts to automate the creation of Active Directory user accounts for new employees.  Continue Reading

• Four features in PowerShell version 5 that deserve props

  There are several lesser known but important improvements to PowerShell 5 features that will make life easier for sys admins who prefer the command-line interface.  Continue Reading

• Keep email safe with Exchange TLS and cloud-based ATP

  There are a bevy of native tools from Microsoft that can aid Exchange administrators in securing email messages and protecting against malicious links and attachments.  Continue Reading