Tips

Tips

• Server Core management remains a challenge for some

  Server Core, the minimal Windows Server deployment, removes some admins from their GUI comfort zone, but its benefits reduce some chores associated with the full server OS.  Continue Reading

• Compliance Manager tool aims to ease security audit process

  Administrators who wrestle with compliance tasks in Office 365 and Azure workloads might find some relief with Microsoft's dashboard platform, which automates part of the process.  Continue Reading

• Set Office 365 group limits to avoid administrative hassles

  With help from PowerShell, administrators can tailor Office 365 Groups to develop common-sense restrictions on the tools and other components in the collaboration service.  Continue Reading

• Prevent Exchange Server virtualization deployment woes

  Exchange Server virtualization is a common practice for many enterprises, but deployment slip-ups can cripple the messaging platform. Follow these tips to avert a service disruption.  Continue Reading

• Azure Backup service adds layer of data protection

  For enterprise data protection needs, Microsoft's Azure Backup offering might suit organizations that need a unified approach to protect assets both on premises and in the cloud.  Continue Reading

• Monitor Active Directory replication via PowerShell

  Most enterprises rely on Active Directory to control access to resources on the network. Here's how admins can use PowerShell to check the health of the replication process.  Continue Reading

• Prepare for an upgrade to Exchange 2016 with these pointers

  Businesses migrate to Exchange 2016 to take advantage of its new features, but it's up to the administrator get the right tools in place to ensure the upgrade performs as expected.  Continue Reading

• Updates to Sysinternals tools benefit server admins

  Microsoft updated several of its freeware Sysinternals utilities to assist administrators with tracking down malware and rooting out needless system processes in Windows.  Continue Reading

• Determine if an Exchange Online migration makes sense

  Admins must understand the technical and personnel hurdles an organization can face when it ponders a move to Exchange Online. Here's how to get a better grasp on what's involved.  Continue Reading

• Snag a better software service contract with these tactics

  Negotiating a cheaper service and support agreement for software requires some ingenuity, but there are typically savings to be had if you follow these strategies.  Continue Reading

• Will PowerShell Core 6 fill in missing features?

  Windows administrators will be in for some adjustments as Microsoft de-emphasizes Windows PowerShell and moves towards PowerShell Core, which currently lacks some key features.  Continue Reading

• GDPR requirements loom for Windows Server admins

  The upcoming General Data Protection Regulation will force many companies to re-examine how they store and process personal data. Here's how admins can ready their business.  Continue Reading

• Set up remote domains to control Exchange messaging

  Administrators can configure a remote domain to perform particular tasks, such as converting certain email formats and stopping users from forwarding messages to another domain.  Continue Reading

• Multi-geo service tackles Office 365 data residency issues

  Admins often deal with data residency requirements with separate tenants in geographic regions. A multi-geo feature looks to remove this complex setup for some Office 365 services.  Continue Reading

• How to build a bulletproof Hyper-V failover cluster

  Before deploying a Hyper-V failover cluster, heed these design instructions to keep VM performance from lagging due to a faulty configuration.  Continue Reading