Tutorials

Tutorials

• Integrating Exchange unified messaging with OCS 2007

  Exchange Server 2007 and OCS 2007 may be part of the same unified communications strategy, but each has separate and defined roles. When integrated together, they can enhance an enterprise's unified messaging experience. This guide gives you all the...  Continue Reading

• Configuring Exchange unified messaging with OCS 2007

  Configuring Exchange Server unified messaging (UM) for OCS 2007 isn't much different than configuring UM with IPs and PBXs. The first step is to create an Exchange UM dial plan. This tip shows you how.  Continue Reading

• Tools automate an Exchange UM and OCS 2007 integration

  Successfully combining Exchange Server 2007 unified messaging with OCS 2007 can be a daunting task without the Exchange UM Integration Utility.  Continue Reading

• Event logs shed light on Exchange Server DSAccess issues

  Exchange Server 2003 uses DSAccess to communicate with Active Directory. However, the distributed nature of Active Directory may make it difficult to get to the root cause of DSAccess issues. Begin the process by analyzing Event 2080 data.  Continue Reading

• How to display Exchange Server 2007 public folders via SharePoint

  Using a custom block of code, these instructions and some Web parts, you can display Exchange Server 2007 public folder content in Microsoft SharePoint.  Continue Reading

• How to create multiple instances of OWA

  Creating multiple instances of OWA is a great way to assign varying sets of features to different OWA users. It can also provide users with file share access. These steps explain how to create multiple instances of OWA no matter which version of ...  Continue Reading

• Tests for securing the internal Windows network

  While hardening your network against hackers is important, it's also critical to look out for internal threats. Protect your environment from the inside with these security tests.  Continue Reading

• Set-ExchangeServer cmdlet can ease domain controller workloads

  Exchange Server can distribute workloads evenly among domain controllers, but external factors can cause them to become overworked . Executing Exchange Management Shell's Set-ExchangeServer command can help lessen domain controller workloads.  Continue Reading

• Web server security practices for Windows environments

  Web server security is critical to overall network protection. Learn how to harden a Web server and test the security of your deployment.  Continue Reading

• How mailbox rules and Windows Desktop Search affect Outlook 2007

  If you can't find what's slowing Outlook 2007 performance, check out two commonly overlooked causes -- excessive mail rules and Windows Desktop Search.  Continue Reading

• Recover Exchange databases and mailboxes with DPM 2007

  You can use Data Protection Manager 2007 to recover Exchange databases and Exchange mailboxes. Get the steps to recover both and see what role storage groups play in the recovery process.  Continue Reading

• Steps to clean AD to prepare for Exchange Server 2010

  You need a clean Active Directory to deploy Exchange Server 2010. Follow these steps to remove Exchange Server 2007 remnants from AD before you begin the migration.  Continue Reading

• Predict how large Outlook 2007 mailboxes will perform

  Despite Outlook improvements in Microsoft Office 2007 SP2, mailboxes that are larger than 5 GB can still experience performance problems. Use these recommendations and the WinSAT tool to accurately predict how large Outlook mailboxes will perform.  Continue Reading

• Using Windows Mobile 6.5 with Exchange 2007 mobile devices

  Windows Mobile 6.5 has it pros and cons. Check out this multipart tutorial to decide whether or not the OWA and ActiveSync improvements are reasons enough to upgrade.  Continue Reading

• Re-evaluate your Exchange 2007 Active Directory architecture

  Exchange Server 2007 usually works well with existing Active Directory designs. A poorly designed AD architecture can actually hinder performance. The first step in evaluating your AD design is to understanding site structure and topology.  Continue Reading