Tips

Tips

• Set up Azure's Password Synchronization write-back feature

  Before putting Azure's write-back feature in production, learn the best ways to configure it and how to address any reset problems that arise.  Continue Reading

• Hosted Exchange security questions you should be asking

  There are six questions admins must ask hosted Exchange vendors to ensure security is as much a priority to them as it is to your enterprise.  Continue Reading

• Control Exchange Online access for a more secure organization

  Exchange Online's conditional access features gives organizations tighter control over how they keep end users' devices and information safe.  Continue Reading

• IIS exploits in Windows Server and how you can fix them

  There are several flaws in IIS that can jeopardize the security of Windows servers. Here are some of the top threats and how to solve them.  Continue Reading

• Office 365 Video puts MS Enterprise Social in limelight

  Office 365 Video gives enterprises a new, easy way to post and view videos while providing control over who can access them.  Continue Reading

• Password synchronization evolves in Azure's new write-back option

  Password management is tricky, especially with on-premises and cloud setups. Azure's password write-back option can help with password sync problems.  Continue Reading

• Previewing Windows Server storage replication

  The preview of Windows Server contains new storage replication features, but it's not enabled by default. Here's how to get started.  Continue Reading

• Considerations for scale-out file servers

  Scale-out file servers can significantly lower storage costs, but it might not be right for organizations. Here's what to consider.  Continue Reading

• Security survey shows Exchange as a sitting duck for attacks

  Securing your Exchange setup is vital to keep your business up and running. However, recent security reviews show there's room for improvement.  Continue Reading

• Access Exchange 2013 public folders in a hybrid setup

  Organizations that have a hybrid setup with on-premises Exchange 2013 often need a way for users to access Public Folders with mailboxes in the cloud.  Continue Reading

• Strengthen your Active Directory password policy settings

  Weak passwords can create vulnerabilities in your enterprise's security. Creating strong password standards and policies can help protect against threats.  Continue Reading

• Making Windows security training work for you

  A career in Windows security is one of the hottest specialties for an administrator. Here are a few skills to put into practice to advance in the industry.  Continue Reading

• Test and verify a remote desktop update

  Once you've successfully migrated Remote Desktop Services, it's time to test the upgrade and make sure it works properly.  Continue Reading

• Perform a remote desktop update in stages

  Taking a staged approach to a Windows Server 2012 R2 RDS migration offers the best results and can minimize downtime for end users.  Continue Reading

• Staging a Remote Desktop Services upgrade

  Documenting configuration data and performing a complete backup of the RDS source server is crucial for avoiding issues. Do you know the requirements?  Continue Reading