Tips

Tips

• 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

• 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