Tutorials

Tutorials

• PowerShell basics for the Exchange admin

  Creating PowerShell scripts in Exchange can help you avoid typing out long EMS commands for daily administrative actions. Here are the basics.  Continue Reading

• IT staff training: Assessing the need

  Investing in employee training sessions for your IT staff can be a costly undertaking, but the benefits will boost employee performance, morale and your organization as a whole.  Continue Reading

• Why throttling PowerShell in Exchange 2010 is a good idea

  Did you know that you can restrict PowerShell use in Exchange 2010 to improve server performance? Get the details on setting PowerShell limits in your environment.  Continue Reading

• How to connect an iPhone to OWA

  Discover how easy it is to connect an iPhone to OWA on Exchange Server 2007 and Exchange 2010. You'll also learn how to retire your Windows Mobile device in favor of an iPhone  Continue Reading

• Exchange Server 2010 throttling policy construction

  Learn how to build client throttling policies using Exchange Web Services parameters and EMS commands to balance Exchange 2010 resources and overall performance.  Continue Reading

• Hackers' guide to Windows file server security

  Many network hacks can quickly happen right under your nose. Learn to test your file servers from common attacks by taking on the mindset of a hacker.  Continue Reading

• The evolution of Exchange Server clustering

  Clustering has changed greatly since Exchange 2003. This tutorial explains the differences between the various methods and how clustering has evolved with each release of Exchange Server.  Continue Reading

• Prioritize backups for virtualized Exchange 2010 servers

  When you virtualize Exchange Server 2010, determine which restores are critical and then select a backup location to evade backup and restore mistakes.  Continue Reading

• Three more ways to guard Exchange Server 2007 from spam and viruses

  Gain a better understanding of how Exchange 2007 handles spam and viruses and see how installing ForeFront can go a long way toward strengthening your antivirus and antispam solution.  Continue Reading

• How to mount a recovery database in Exchange Server 2010

  Because of architectural changes, you'll need to create and mount a database to recover items in Exchange Server 2010. Follow these steps for mailbox recovery and get some command-line switches that will refine the scope of recovered items.  Continue Reading

• Help your IT team avoid burnout

  See how to make your IT team more effective by monitoring workloads and teaching employees to watch out for signs of burnout in this excerpt from the IT Manager's Handbook.  Continue Reading

• Lessen your client access server burden via throttling policies

  Users can connect to Exchange Server 2010 using several different methods, which can overwork a client access server. Setting up client-throttling policies via the Exchange Management Shell will evenly distribute Exchange Server resources.  Continue Reading

• Advice for virtualizing Exchange 2010 server roles

  Are you planning to virtualize Exchange Server 2010? Find out the best server role configurations for optimal performance.  Continue Reading

• Exchange Server 2007 Active Directory design considerations

  This tutorial explains why it's a good idea to double check your Active Directory architecture after you've deployed Exchange Server 2007. A properly configured Active Directory can help ease the strain on your domain controllers.  Continue Reading

• Effectively managing your IT team

  Get valuable information and insight into becoming a better manager of your IT team. Keeping employees focused, improving team communication and setting priorities are just a few skills you'll learn.  Continue Reading