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• What to know to create Exchange 2013 site mailboxes with SharePoint

  Exchange 2013 site mailboxes tie SharePoint and Exchange 2013 together. Setup can be tricky, but understanding these five aspects can help.  Continue Reading

• Working in IT? Simple steps to get users on your side

  IT pros can get a bad rap from stereotypes (we mean you, Nick Burns), but there are steps you can take when working in IT to get users on your side.  Continue Reading

• Five things you might not know about the Hyper-V virtual switch

  One of the most significant improvements in Windows Server 2012 might be the Hyper-V virtual switch. What makes this low-cost option such a big deal?  Continue Reading

• You can study for MCSA: Windows Server 2012, but not Windows 8 -- yet

  Because of the seven week gap between GA dates, there are more materials available for MCSA: Windows Server 2012 than Windows 8. But that will change.  Continue Reading

• What the overhaul to Windows Server 2012 security means for you

  IT teams have been voicing concerns about enterprise security for years. Improvements in Windows Server 2012 security show Microsoft is listening.  Continue Reading

• Four steps to become a leader in IT problem-solving

  There will always be problems that arise in your IT job, but there are four steps you can take to become a valuable asset for IT problem-solving.  Continue Reading

• How Windows Server 2012 can solve Windows failover cluster headaches

  In Windows Server 2012, Microsoft tried to smooth out some major Active Directory bumps in failover clusters. Did it fix what's bothering you?  Continue Reading

• In IT planning, try zero-based thinking

  Zero-based thinking is a concept that's used extensively in the business world to turn around failing companies. It can work wonders in IT planning.  Continue Reading

• Seven things to know about Windows Server 2012 deduplication

  It's no magic bullet, but Windows Server 2012 deduplication can help alleviate rising data storage demands.  Continue Reading

• Finding Microsoft certification training -- for free

  There's new Microsoft certification training material available to help developers earn the MCSD Windows Store Apps credential.  Continue Reading

• Overcoming Server Core installation woes in Windows Server 2012

  Don't run away from a Server Core installation in Windows Server 2012. Follow these simple steps for a successful transition.  Continue Reading

• Workaround tricks for avoiding the Windows Server 2012 GUI

  There are reasons to keep the Windows Server 2012 GUI, but many admins want a workaround. With a little know-how, you can skip the Modern UI.  Continue Reading

• Microsoft makes improvements to SharePoint workflows

  The first thing to know about SharePoint workflows is that SharePoint 2013 actually contains two separate workflow platforms.  Continue Reading

• Dynamic Quorum gives failover clusters a boost in Windows Server 2012

  The Dynamic Quorum Management option in Windows Server 2012 can make failover clusters more resilient. Here's how it works.  Continue Reading

• IT career paths: Working for yourself is an attainable dream

  Working for yourself can have tremendous payoffs. But what does it take to go out on your own -- and make it stick?  Continue Reading