Tips

Tips

• Ways to adapt to Microsoft patching changes

  Microsoft's switch to rollup patching makes it imperative for administrators to streamline the update process for Windows Server systems.  Continue Reading

• Tap PowerShell DSC resources to automate web server construction

  Administrators will create numerous IIS web servers during their IT careers. With Desired State Configuration, admins can automate this task with cleaner results.  Continue Reading

• Exchange hybrid arrangement adds management complexity

  On-premises Exchange Server and Office 365 can make a great team -- if admins pay attention to certain features and adjust management practices accordingly.  Continue Reading

• Ransomware prevention strategies for Windows Server admins

  One ransomware infection can lock up critical data and disrupt the business, but these tips can help boost your data center's defenses.  Continue Reading

• Office 365 administrators seek these new skills to stay relevant

  Some IT administrators are concerned they are not essential in the Office 365 era, but admins can prove valuable to their organization if they evolve with the times.  Continue Reading

• More Exchange backup options cover various deployment types

  Exchange administrators can choose from numerous backup offerings from Microsoft and third parties to restore individual emails or entire servers.  Continue Reading

• Trust, but verify after Exchange Server 2016 installation

  Admins may be eager to put Exchange Server 2016 into production after installation, but they should check off several tasks to ensure the messaging platform is stable.  Continue Reading

• Set PowerShell execution policy based on your needs

  Scripts to automate workflows and other procedures can be a boon to the IT staff, but there may be situations where it makes sense to adjust the PowerShell execution policy.  Continue Reading

• Add-ons secure Office 365 from advanced attacks

  Microsoft adds features to further secure Office 365 against advanced threats, such as email phishing attempts and malicious attachments.  Continue Reading

• Managed service accounts tighten Windows Server security

  When a Windows Server application uses a service account, it can make an organization vulnerable. Admins can switch to managed service accounts to boost Windows Server security.  Continue Reading

• Three reasons why extended Exchange outages occur

  When Exchange Server goes down for an extended period of time, these three problems are probably to blame.  Continue Reading

• How to safely plug in PowerShell Web Access for remote management

  While PowerShell Web Access is a convenient way to maintain remote servers, there are security considerations to weigh.  Continue Reading

• Dig into the Exchange 2016 hardware requirements

  A move to Exchange 2016 may mean increased costs to hardware that can support the latest Microsoft messaging platform.  Continue Reading

• Beware of these six Office 365 cons for IT shops accustomed to on premises

  Office 365 offers many benefits, but there are plenty of cons to consider before leaping to this cloud-based productivity suite that includes Exchange Online.  Continue Reading

• Windows Management Framework 5 update gives PowerShell users a fix

  Microsoft answered admin requests for new features and fixed several bugs with its WMF 5.1 release, giving users a slew of advanced PowerShell cmdlets.  Continue Reading