Tips

Tips

• 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

• Calculate Exchange Online requirements for bandwidth

  Bandwidth planning for Exchange Online migrations may seem boring, but it's essential for a successful move to Office 365.  Continue Reading

• Meet compliance needs with an inactive mailbox

  Organizations that want to preserve mailboxes in Office 365 without incurring additional costs should evaluate inactive mailboxes.  Continue Reading

• Set up storage tiering in just 10 steps

  Windows Server 2012 R2 has a storage tiering feature in conjunction with Storage Spaces. Here's how to get started.  Continue Reading

• An overview of NirLauncher's system monitoring capabilities

  There are a bevy of diagnostic utilities out there, and NirLauncher's 100-plus tools are a worthy addition to an admin's tool belt.  Continue Reading

• Addressing SSL/TLS flaws on Windows Server

  If you're running a known vulnerable version of SSL or TLS, you may be at risk for attacks. These factors will help you determine the threat level to your servers.  Continue Reading

• 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