Tips

Tips

• Stop attackers from catching you in a phishing hack

  Exchange admins can use the recent State Department hack as a lesson in the importance of consistent security protocols.  Continue Reading

• Switch authentication modes during a disaster recovery

  Converting authentication modes is a rare thing admins need to address, but it must be fixed right away when it happens -- and Microsoft's documentation on it is incorrect.  Continue Reading

• Shared mailboxes give productivity a lift

  With a number of possibilities for use, groups can be creative in how they choose to incorporate Office 365 shared mailboxes in their work.  Continue Reading

• Getting acquainted with PowerShell Desired State Configuration

  Desired State Configuration is a solid choice for administrators who have PowerShell chops. Here's an introduction.  Continue Reading

• AD FS extranet lockout feature boosts Office 365 security

  AD FS extranet lockout can protect organizations from denial-of-service and brute-force password attacks.  Continue Reading

• Must-knows for migrating Public Folders to Exchange 2013

  Be aware of the limitations that come with moving Modern Public Folders in an Exchange 2013 migration.  Continue Reading

• How to fix the five most common Outlook errors

  Do your users sound like broken records when it comes to Outlook error messages? Our expert has compiled his five most often seen error messages and their quick fixes.  Continue Reading

• Gain hands-on security experience in Exchange

  To ensure a resilient Exchange setup, admins must know how to run tests, find vulnerabilities and examine Exchange's reaction to simulated attacks.  Continue Reading

• What's new for Windows Server IPAM?

  The next version of Windows Server comes with three important improvements and enhancements to IP address management.  Continue Reading

• Evaluate Windows Server Technical Preview with Boot to VHD

  The forthcoming version of Windows Server can be evaluated using the Boot to VHD, here's how it's set up.  Continue Reading

• This PowerShell module takes control of NTFS permissions

  One simple install of the File System Security PowerShell Module can help manage NTFS permissions for user access to folders.  Continue Reading

• Five must-read Windows administrator books

  With plenty of titles on the market, it's tough to whittle down a reading list. Our expert has made a list of required reading.  Continue Reading

• Windows Server networking improvements and changes

  The next version of Windows Server will see the end of network access protection, but more networking enhancements can be found within.  Continue Reading

• A first look at Modern Authentication for Outlook

  The Modern Authentication feature improves client security with single sign-on and multifactor authentication options.  Continue Reading

• Three Windows Server SSL/TLS security flaws and how to fix them

  Recent vulnerabilities in SSL and TLS, like Heartbleed and FREAK, have exposed flaws in Windows Server. Even patching may not be enough.  Continue Reading