Tips

Tips

• Conditions, constraints for building Exchange in Azure

  Running Exchange in Azure doesn't compare favorably to Office 365, but it has valid instances where it might be useful. Consider costs and competitors first.  Continue Reading

• With Azure Key Vault, cloud security no longer up in air

  Admins with an Azure subscription can use Azure Key Vault to protect and encrypt keys and data. Here's how to set it up with PowerShell.  Continue Reading

• Third-party security monitoring tools abet Exchange flaws

  Don't let the deficiencies from applying and managing Exchange threaten your network. Implement third-party security tools to thwart breaches.  Continue Reading

• Control IT access with Windows JEA PowerShell toolkit

  Just Enough Administration restricts administrative access to the bare necessities for user tasks, giving organizations more control over security.  Continue Reading

• Availability requires monitoring mailboxes in Exchange 2013

  For a better understanding of Exchange Managed Availability, learn how to create and manage monitoring mailboxes, and how to fix a corrupted mailbox.  Continue Reading

• Features and benefits of Microsoft Identity Manager 2016

  Microsoft Identity Manager 2016 eases synchronization between identities on-premises and in the cloud while allowing admins to monitor user behavior.  Continue Reading

• How to install and configure SCOM for Azure monitoring

  Setting up SCOM 2012 for Azure monitoring is an easy process that can be completed in just a few steps. We walk you through the installation and configuration.  Continue Reading

• Extending Microsoft Azure applications with connectors

  Connectors have different uses. Certain Microsoft APIs, or connectors, can ease Azure applications development and improve Office 365 functionality.  Continue Reading

• Protect classified emails, thwart shadow IT

  Use Exchange and Office 365 to restrict and secure data that leaves an organization, and share documents more easily thanks to new features.  Continue Reading

• Use a PowerShell FTP script to upload and download files

  By using the .NET WebClient class and PowerShell, Windows admins can upload and download files to FTP.  Continue Reading

• Exchange Hierarchical Address Books assign order to recipients

  Use HAB and EMS commands to appoint recipients with a certain hierarchical status in your address book.  Continue Reading

• OPM data breach a teachable moment in security basics

  The recent OPM data breach exposed personal information for nearly 22 million people. Here's how enterprises can prevent a similar attack.  Continue Reading

• Use Office 365 MDM to protect your tenant

  When ActiveSync just isn't enough, learn how to enable and use Office 365 mobile device management with your devices.  Continue Reading

• Eight handy Exchange 2013 PowerShell cmdlets

  There are hundreds of new cmdlets in Exchange 2013, but these eight PowerShell cmdlets will help you manage, monitor and troubleshoot the Exchange 2013 setup.  Continue Reading

• Azure ExpressRoute offers new Office 365 connection

  The ExpressRoute feature can benefit organizations that want to maintain a high level of reliability and traffic management. Is it right for you?  Continue Reading