Tips

Tips

• A first look at Hyper-V features in Windows Server 2016

  Although there are few new Hyper-V features in Windows Server 2016, PowerShell Direct and improved storage resiliency are noteworthy.  Continue Reading

• Understanding common PowerShell automatic variables

  PowerShell automatic variables are read-only, which can cause issues in the scripting language. Prep yourself to deal with these common variables.  Continue Reading

• Do you need third-party email security tools?

  Think you have a grip on email security? Ask these nine questions to determine if native security tools are enough or if you need a third-party tool.  Continue Reading

• Operations Management Suite brings order to Azure cloud

  Microsoft Operations Management Suite tackles Azure and AWS clouds, and multiple hypervisors, all from one console.  Continue Reading

• 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