Tips

Tips

• Devil's in the details for a Windows Nano Server install

  Nano Server is a lightweight installation option for Windows Server 2016, but deploying it isn't easy. Here's what you need -- and what to look out for.  Continue Reading

• Secure an Office 365 and Exchange hybrid setup

  Keep these six factors in mind if your organization plans to keep some services on-premises and move others to the cloud.  Continue Reading

• Prep for Office 365 services in your organization

  After your IT shop has prepped its environment for an Office 365 migration, choose a remediation plan based on your migration approach.  Continue Reading

• Avoid Hyper-V performance dips during a live migration

  TCP offloads and backups can create issues during a Hyper-V live migration if not addressed. Here’s how to avoid running into problems.  Continue Reading

• Exchange updates improve ActiveSync client migrations

  Exchange 2010 and 2013 now include a feature to automate mobile device reconfiguration during an Office 365 migration.  Continue Reading

• Transition to Office 365 to boost productivity

  A move to Office 365 will make your organization more productive if you include these areas in the planning stages.  Continue Reading

• Exchange 2013 CU9 adds little in new functionality

  With the upcoming Exchange 2016 release, don't be surprised at the lack of new features or functionality in the recent Exchange 2013 cumulative update.  Continue Reading

• Examine the top Windows 10 deployment tools

  With the general release of Windows 10 drawing near, admins can choose from a bevy of tools to help install the new OS.  Continue Reading

• What to include in an Exchange Server phishing test

  Use these guidelines to test how secure your Exchange Server setups actually are.  Continue Reading

• A walk-through of Windows Server 2016 Group Policy

  Administrators who work with Group Policy will appreciate that the structure hasn't changed in Windows Server 2016, but there are new policies unique to the release worth noting.  Continue Reading

• Grooming Windows images for deployment

  When it comes to getting OS images ready to deploy in a Windows infrastructure, there are tools to use to get them ready.  Continue Reading

• Make the most of the free admin tool Windows Sysinternals

  Windows Sysinternals can help admins manage, diagnose, troubleshoot and monitor a Windows environment. Here's a look at the different utilities.  Continue Reading

• How to make the most of a free Office 365 trial

  Using a free trial of Office 365 gives you some cloud exposure and experience as well as a head start over peers.  Continue Reading

• Sorting out data deduplication in Windows Server 2012 R2

  Learn more about data deduplication, which cleans up repeated content, freeing up valuable storage space.  Continue Reading

• How to adjust to the new Office 365 email retention policy

  With Microsoft's change to its default email retention policy, Exchange admins must collaborate with other departments to test how it will fit in their organization.  Continue Reading